PBA Business Resources

PBA has developed an extensive range of industry specific information sheets and templates called Hot Topics, providing up-to-date information on a range of issues frequently encountered by physiotherapists working in private practice. Topics relate to legal matters, employment issues, award rates, and much more.

These in addition to the Physio commerce position statement and service descriptors are provided as a PBA Premium Principal and Business Affiliate member benefit to assist you in managing and developing your business and the practice of physiotherapy.

Please note: PBA members are able to purchase Hot Topics. For more details please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Certificate IV in Health Administration with Esset Australia

The Certificate IV in Health Administration is available to employees in physiotherapy practices. This nationally recognised qualification covers workers in the healthcare sector who provide administrative and front desk functions.

Hot Topics

• Contractor or employee
• Diagnostic imaging
• Implications of corporatisation
• Managing records manual
• Medico legal
• PBA guide - Privacy Amendment Act 2000
• PBA help desk
• SIAG – industrial relations and awards
• Workplace agreements
• Workplace vs employee
• Claim number request
• Defence health initial response
• No permission response
• Patient request
• Patient response
• Solicitor initial response

APA position statement - Physiotherapy Commerce

Service descriptors