National Groups

APA National Groups provide specialised clinical and professional support

The APA has fourteen National Groups covering a range of areas of physiotherapy practice. National Groups offer members specialised information and support in clinical and occupational fields of practice as well as the opportunity to contribute to the development of APA policies and position statements.

A National Group provides its members with the latest news on their area of practice through regular email bulletins, and magazines for the musculoskeletal, sports and business groups. Each National Group runs professional development lecture evenings, courses and conferences on their area of practice, for which members receive discounts when registering.

National Groups provide members with a pathway to specialisation in their area of practice. Members who develop their skills and knowledge in an area of practice are recognised with titled membership on the path to specialisation and fellowship of the Australian College of Physiotherapy where appropriate.

The National Groups of the APA cover:

• Acupuncture and dry needling
• Animal
• Aquatic
• Business
• Cardiorespiratory
• Continence & Women’s Health
• Educators
• Gerontology
• Leadership and Management
• Musculoskeletal
• Neurology
• Occupational Health
• Paediatrics
• Sports

Joining a National Group is an essential first step for physiotherapists interested in specialisation. APA members can join as many groups as they wish.