National Paediatric Group (NPG)

Membership of the NPG is open to all APA members with an interest in Paediatric Physiotherapy. The NPG is committed to nurturing paediatric physiotherapy practice. Through our network of members and state represented chapter groups, the NPG has always shown continuous improvement. Our vision is to continue to forge our group forward for our member services and the services we provide to the children we see. The NPG will continue to represent the needs of its members by further developing our professional development opportunities, improving the identity and public profile of paediatric physiotherapy and improving access to paediatric physiotherapy for all children who require it. We do this through our role in professional resource development, advocacy, research and education and, member and public communication.

Benefits

Continuing Professional Development
NPG offers a range of courses and lectures aimed at both an introductory and advanced level to help members to continue to upgrade their professional knowledge in the area of continence and women’s health physiotherapy.

To view a full list of NPG professional development, click here and then select National Paediatric Group from the drop down menu.

E-Updates
A National E-Update is distributed by email to keep NPG members informed of topics such as:
•    Dates for forthcoming professional development in each State
•    Reports from conferences, workshops, lectures and clinical evenings
•    Profiles of paediatric physiotherapists
•    Discussion of current issues in paediatric physiotherapy
•    Case studies
•    Updates in research in paediatric physiotherapy
•    Book reviews and abstracts of recent journal articles

Resources
NPG have developed a number of resources:
•    ‘How to Protect the Head Shape of Your Baby’ brochure
•    ‘Tummy Time Can Protect the Head Shape of Your Baby’ poster
•    ‘Ready to Move’ DVD
•    ‘Your Infant’s Feet and Legs’ information card
•    ‘Your Child’s Feet and Legs’ information card
These resources can be purchased through the APA.

Career Pathway

APA’s National Groups have a process for recognising members with advanced expertise and experience in their relevant area of practice.

As the first step to specialisation, members who demonstrate an advanced level of competency and experience in their field of practice may apply to be awarded the right to use an APA physiotherapy title.

The award of title serves as the professional mark of distinction for physiotherapists practising in their specific field of practice.

Click here for more information on the APA’s titling and specialisation pathway.

Useful Links

International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics

Continence Foundation of Australia