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Want to know more about the APA, in particular PBA? Not sure of the requirements to register as a physiotherapist in a particular Australian state? Interested in government issues relating to physiotherapy? Want to read up on your rights and responsibilities as an employer? Use the links provided to answer all your questions. If you are still unsure, feel free to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PhysiotherapyAustralian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Find information on wages and conditions in awards (Employment matters), physiotherapy schools in Australia (Studying in Australia), APA guidelines and positions (APA documents). APA Classifieds Advertise jobs, equipment for sale, practices for sale, rooms for lease, or business opportunities. APA Classifieds™ is your one-stop-shop for all of your physiotherapy advertising needs. http://www.apaonline.asn.au/classifieds/ Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) Formerly ACOPRA: the assessment of overseas qualified physiotherapists and the Australian Standards of Physiotherapy. World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) An international non-profit professional organisation representing over 250,000 physical therapists worldwide. Federal GovernmentAustralia Government Portal to Australian government departments and services. Australian Taxation Office GST and health services, GST and medical aids and appliances (GST free - schedule 3 items). Department of Veteran Affairs Schedule of fees for physiotherapists. Medicare Australia Incorporating the HIC: Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS), Medicare Allied Health and Dental Care Initiative (EPC/CDM), registrations for Medicare provider/registration numbers. Office of the Privacy Commissioner Guidelines on privacy in the Private Health Sector, National Privacy Principles. Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Employment and workplace relations information. WorkChoices Department of Employment and Workplace Relations website on the new Federal Government industrial relations system. Department of Health and Ageing Federal Government health services and policy information. ComCare The workplace safety authority covering the Commonwealth employees: ComCare Rates Schedules. Fair Work Australia Agreements, Modern Awards and employment conditions. Business.gov.au website Federal Government website with business resources and information on government business services. Department of Immigration Information on applications for an Australian working visa permit. OtherService Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) Providers of Industrial Relations and Human Resources advice to PBA members. Quality In Practice (QIP) Coordinators of the APA practice accreditation program (formerly known as the Quality Endorsed Practice program). Australian Health Insurance Association (AHIA) Peak representative body of the Australian private health industry: health insurance information, links to health fund websites. Australian Capital TerritoryThe Physiotherapists Board of the ACT http://health.act.gov.au/c/health?a=da&did=10034517 ACT Government Portal to ACT government departments and services. ACT WorkCover ACT Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety information. ACT Office of Fair Trading ACT Government website for consumer affairs and fair trading practices. Business ACT ACT Government website on setting up and operating businesses. ACT Community and Health Services Complaints Commissioner ACT privacy and health services complaints resolution information. www.healthcomplaints.act.gov.au New South WalesNSW Physiotherapists Registration Board www.physioreg.health.nsw.gov.au NSW Government Portal to NSW government departments and services. WorkCover Authority of NSW NSW Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety information, WorkCover Fee Schedules, Physiotherapist’s Guide to WorkCover NSW.
NSW motor accident authority. NSW Office of Fair Trading NSW Government website for consumer affairs and fair trading practices. Office of the NSW Privacy Commissioner NSW privacy and health services complaints resolution information. www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/privacynsw/ll_pnsw.nsf/pages/PNSW_index Department of State and Regional Services NSW information on setting up and operating businesses. Northern TerritoryPhysiotherapists Registration Board of the NT This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it NT Government Portal to NT government departments and services. NT WorkSafe NT Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety information. Territory Insurance Office Motor Accident Compensation Scheme (MACA) NT compulsory third party insurance administrator. www.tiofi.com.au/tioweb.nsf/0/1BDF0AB33462634669256D5000071998?OpenDocument Department of Justice Consumer and Business Affairs NT Government website for consumer affairs and fair trading practices. www.nt.gov.au/justice/graphpages/cba/index.shtml Department of Health and Community Services Health Information Privacy NT privacy and health services complaints resolution information. www.nt.gov.au/health/org_supp/legal/privacy/health_privacy.shtml Business NT Government NT information on setting up and operating businesses. QueenslandPhysiotherapists Board of QLD QLD Government Portal to QLD government departments and services. WorkCover QLD QLD Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety information. Q-Comp QLD Workers’ Compensation Regulating Authority; Physiotherapy Services Table of Costs. Motor Accident Insurance Commission QLD motor accident authority. Office of Fair Trading QLD Government website for consumer affairs and fair trading practices. Health Quality and Complaints Commission QLD privacy and health services complaints resolution information. Department of State Development, Trade and Innovation QLD information on setting up and operating businesses. South AustraliaPhysiotherapists Board of SA SA Government Portal to SA government departments and services. WorkCover SA SA Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety information, Physiotherapy fee schedule and guidelines. Motor Accident Commission SA motor accident authority. Office of Consumer and Business Affairs SA Government website for consumer affairs and fair trading practices. Department of Trade and Economic Development SA information on setting up and operating businesses. TasmaniaPhysiotherapists Registration Board of TAS TAS Government Portal to TAS government departments and services. WorkCover TAS TAS workers compensation authority. Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) TAS motor accident authority. Department of Justice Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading TAS Government website for consumer affairs and fair trading practices. VictoriaPhysiotherapists Registration Board of VIC VIC Government Portal to VIC government departments and services. VIC WorkCover Authority VIC Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety information, information for physiotherapists and Fee Schedule. Transport Accident Commission VIC motor accident authority; TAC Schedule of Fees for Physiotherapy. Office of the Health Services Commissioner VIC privacy and health services complaints resolution information; includes information on maximum fees chargeable for access. Consumer Affairs Victoria VIC Government website for consumer affairs and fair trading practices. Business Victoria VIC information on setting up and operating businesses. Western AustraliaPhysiotherapists Registration Board of WA WA Government Portal to WA government departments and services. WorkCover WA WA Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety information, information for Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Services Fees. Insurance Commission of Western Australia WA compulsory third party insurance administrator. Department of Consumer and Employment Protection WA Government website for consumer affairs and fair trading practices. |
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