A Brief History of the APA
| 1906 |
Australasian Massage Association formed |
| 1938 |
First university level physiotherapy course established (The University of Queensland) |
| 1939 |
Name changed to Australian Physiotherapy Association |
| 1948 |
National Office of the Association established |
| 1950 |
First degree in physiotherapy offered (The University of Queensland) |
| 1972 |
Margaret Peel becomes the first physiotherapist to hold the position of President |
| 1976 |
First-contact practitioner status established |
| 1982 |
APA incorporated as a national organisation |
| 1997 |
Seven physiotherapy degree programs |
| 1999 |
Current Constitution adopted |
| 2004 |
First MBS access to physiotherapy through the Enhanced Primary Care Initiative |
| 2006 |
Eighteen entry level physiotherapy programs |
| 2006 |
APA celebrates the centenary of the Association |
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