The Council welcomes Samuel Corea and Tim Benson to the Accreditation Committee as we continue to champion high standards in Australian physiotherapy education.
The Council’s Accreditation Committee plays a pivotal role in ensuring physiotherapy standards are not just met, but our universities are supported to produce practice-ready, culturally safe, capable and competent physiotherapists. Through robust reviews and strong governance, we help maintain the reputation of Australian physiotherapists as world leaders in quality healthcare.
We remain committed to the Australian physiotherapy workforce and patients in communities across the nation. By fostering high education standards, we ensure patients across the country receive outstanding patient-centred care from all physiotherapists graduating from Australian universities.
It’s our pleasure to announce two new members to the Accreditation Committee, each bringing a unique perspective that strengthens our focus on quality and inclusivity.
- Samuel Corea – Recent graduate
Samuel Corea is the first recent graduate to join our Accreditation Committee. This new position was created to embed the perspectives of university consumers into our accreditation work. Samuel, a recent graduate of the Doctor of Physiotherapy program at the University of Melbourne and a practising physiotherapist, brings valuable first-hand experience from both university and clinical settings. His insights will help us ensure accreditation remains relevant and responsive to the evolving needs of students and new practitioners. - Tim Benson – Health consumer representative
Tim is the first health consumer representative on our Accreditation Committee, amplifying the voice of the patient in our governance context. With a professional background in finance and extensive experience as a health consumer and community advocate. He has previously contributed to the APC Standards Review Project Steering Committee and Review Committee, investing significant effort into enhancing the patient journey. Tim’s insights will help ensure our accreditation processes remain closely aligned with the needs of the community and those we serve.
The addition of Samuel and Tim reflects our ongoing commitment to broadening representation and ensuring the voices of patients, community members and recent graduates are integral to our accreditation work. We recognise the strength of our committees lies in our diversity and expertise, and we look forward to the contributions these new members will make.
If you’re interested in joining us to uphold and advance physiotherapy standards, keep an eye on our LinkedIn page for upcoming Expressions of Interest and future opportunities to get involved.