Assessment Fees & Refunds
Overseas qualified physiotherapists are advised that payment is made at the time of applying for each assessment application.
Please note: All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD$)
Standard Assessment Pathway
| Application type | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Assessment | $1,136 |
| Cultural Safety Training | $228 |
| Written Assessment* | $1,958 |
| Clinical Assessment** | $4,263 |
| Total | $7,585 |
*Written Assessment Resit = $1,958
**Clinical Assessment Resit per assessment area = $1,421
Express FLYR Pathway
| Application type | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Assessment | $1,372 |
| Cultural Safety Training | $228 |
| Total | $1600 |
FLYR Pathway
| Application type | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Assessment | $1,136 |
| Cultural Safety Training | $228 |
| Written Assessment* | $1,958 |
| Total | $3,322 |
*Written Assessment Resit = $1,958
Assessment for Skilled Migration Visas
| Application type | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| Complete Skills Assessment for Permanent Residence/Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa | $1,674 |
| Additional Skills Assessment for Permanent Residence/Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa | $1,471 |
Internal Review
| Application type | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| Internal Review | $568 |
Refunds
For more information on refunds for our assessments, please read our Refunds policy.
Processing times of assessment applications
The Council diligently follows a processing timeframe* to cater to all our candidates’ requirements. Please wait for the processing times listed below before contacting the Council for an update.
Here are the current estimated timeframes for each assessment type:
| Assessment type | Estimated processing timeframe* |
|---|---|
| Express FLYR Pathway | 4 weeks |
| Eligibility Assessment | 4 weeks |
| Skills Assessment (Permanent Residence Visa) | 10-12 weeks |
Please note: The timeframes apply from the date a candidate received the payment confirmation from the Council.
*Estimated timeframes may be impacted by incomplete applications, incorrect documentation, etc. To ensure timely processing, please check all documents provided are correct and complete. In addition, the Council’s processing times may be affected by public holidays and office closures.