International physiotherapists undertaking the Council’s assessments are eligible for a free Associate Membership with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), the Australian physiotherapists’ peak body.
As a candidate with the Council, you have the opportunity to access free professional indemnity insurance, tools and resources to support your entry into the Australian healthcare sector. Through learning and professional development, access to job vacancies and a wide network of Australian physiotherapists, you can immerse yourself in the physiotherapy profession in Australia.
Check your eligibility for the free APA Associate Member (M10).
How does it work?
If you are an overseas qualified physiotherapy candidate undertaking one of the Council’s assessment pathways, you will automatically be eligible.
The process to receive access to APA’s free membership commences when you receive your Interim Certificate. At this stage in your assessment journey, the Council will forward your contact details, unless you opt out, to the APA who will complete the membership process.
If you do not wish to receive this free membership and insurance, simply opt out by indicating on your initial Council application form.
What will you have access to?
As an associate member, you can access:
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Discounted professional development courses delivered by experts in their field
- Latest research with EBSCO and PEDro databases containing full-text journals, randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines
- Job vacancies via the Jobs4Physios
Read the benefits of membership for more information.
Renewing your membership
The APA Associate membership expires on 31 December of each year.
To renew your membership and professional indemnity insurance, you will need to renew with APA directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is the peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients. The APA offer advanced training and collegial support for physiotherapists working in similar areas. To learn more about the organisation and membership offers visit the APA website.
If you don’t wish to receive the free APA membership, simply opt out by indicating on your initial Eligibility application.
Access to professional indemnity insurance is critical for those undertaking Clinical Assessments under the Standard Assessment Pathway.
You will receive $20 million professional indemnity, and public and product liability coverage included in your free APA Associate membership.
During your Clinical Assessments, you will be asked for a Certificate of Currency of Professional Indemnity Insurance for a minimum of $5 million prior to the commencement of each session.
The insurance will also cover any activities directly associated with the assessment process or while practising under the supervision of a registered physiotherapist.
The free APA Associate membership is only valid while you’re undergoing an assessment pathway. Once you have completed your assessment journey with the Council, you might consider investing in one of the other APA memberships.
For questions regarding APA memberships, please contact APA on 1300 306 622 or email [email protected]