Welcome to the FLYR Pathway!
The FLYR Pathway offers eligible international physiotherapists a fast and convenient way to become registered in Australia. This process is fully remote—no travel required—and can be completed online in a matter of months.
If you’re from the following countries, check your eligibility to see if you can apply now.
- Netherlands
- Singapore
- Sweden
- United States (Texas, Massachusetts & California)
Ready to take the next step?
Stages of FLYR Pathway
- Eligibility Assessment – Submit your documents so we can verify your qualifications.
- Cultural Safety Training – Complete 6 hour training to learn about working in Australia’s health system.
- Written Assessment – Pass the online multiple choice assessment to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
The entire process is streamlined and user-friendly, designed to help you get started in your Australian career as quickly as possible.
How much does it cost?
For the most up-to-date fees, please visit our Fees page.
How to apply
Begin your assessment journey today by applying for the Eligibility Assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
To work as a registered physiotherapist in Australia:
- Complete the Council’s assessment pathway
- After a successful assessment against the Australian standards of physiotherapy practice, you can apply for registration with Ahpra.
Ahpra is the registration body for healthcare practitioners in Australia, including all physiotherapists.
To be registered you will need to liaise with Ahpra directly. Visit Ahpra's registration page.
The Eligibility Assessment‘s processing times can be found here.
The Council carefully reviews each country or jurisdiction before adding it to the FLYR approved list, checking for similarities with Australia in physiotherapy education, practice scope, professional regulation, and health system practices.