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In the news
05 Jul, 2023

May the fourth be with health reform

April 2023

More than 200 healthcare movers and shakers will converge on Canberra next month to tackle the biggest barriers to healthcare reform.

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In the news
05 Jul, 2023

Fifth times charm for Stroke Award finalist

April 2023

One of Stroke Foundation’s most active and avid ambassadors has been named as a finalist in the 2023 Stroke Awards.

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In the news
05 Jul, 2023

Fostering cross-sector collaboration to transform our health system

March 2023

Cross-sector collaboration is essential for addressing the complex and interrelated issues that impact our health system, such as access to healthcare services, digital infrastructure, social determinants of health, chronic disease management and an ageing population.

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In the news
05 Jul, 2023

What does a pelvic floor physio do?

March 2023

“Most of the time in pelvic pain or pelvic health, things are quite complex. So we need to know the whole picture.”
Chances are, you’ve never heard of a pelvic floor physio before but it’s likely someone close to you could benefit from seeing one. Not to be mistaken for a women’s health physio, a pelvic floor physiotherapist, as the name suggests, addresses pelvic floor issues specifically.

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The APA and Dementia Australia are calling for timely and ongoing access to appropriately funded physiotherapy for people living with dementia.

Media Release
09 Jun, 2022

People living with dementia deserve timely access to physiotherapy

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Dementia Australia are calling for timely and ongoing access to appropriately funded physiotherapy for people living with dementia.

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The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has set out this National Reconciliation Week (NRW) to be brave and make change with their National President, a proud Palawa man, at the helm in the journey towards Closing the Gap and reconciliation.

Media Release
27 May, 2022

‘Be brave, make change’ theme for NRW rings true

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has set out this National Reconciliation Week (NRW) to be brave and make change with their National President, a proud Palawa man, at the helm in the journey towards Closing the Gap and reconciliation.

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A long-term vision for health is nowhere to be found this election campaign.

Media Release
27 May, 2022

Long-term vision for health remains to be seen this election

A long-term vision for health is nowhere to be found this election campaign. The devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have exposed a broken health care system in need of significant reform. Commitment to funding greater access to allied health and multidisciplinary care that encompasses the entire health workforce is vital.

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Media Release
16 May, 2022

Singular focus on medical workforce investment ignores critical role of allied health

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) today reiterated its call for a transformational national plan to address critical workforce shortage issues in healthcare, beyond simply increasing numbers of doctors and nurses. Optimal care relies on multidisciplinary teams working together and leveraging the skills of a range of health professionals.

Transforming the health system requires a national workforce policy solution that includes incentives to drive strong skills growth alongside policies that improve efficiencies by advancing team-based care.

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