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Read the latest news affecting the profession.

29 Oct 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Oct 2024

2024 registration renewal for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners is open

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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18 Sep 2024

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia registration fee remains frozen for 2024/25

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced a freeze in the annual registration fee for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice profession for 2024/25.
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16 Sep 2024

Graduates finishing study can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a Health Practitioner and are about to finish your course, you can apply for registration now.
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04 Sep 2024

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner registration reaches exciting milestone

Key points Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners registered with Ahpra hits 1,000 for the first time. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners are one of the smallest, but critical registered workforces in the health sector. Ahpra congratulates the work of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA) for ensuring practitioners are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practise.
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30 Aug 2024

Call for applications: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee's list of approved accreditation assessors

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee (the Accreditation Committee) is seeking applications from registered Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health practitioners to be included on a list of approved accreditation assessors who may be appointed to accreditation assessment teams.
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22 Aug 2024

Applying your code of conduct to evolving technologies - AI in healthcare

Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your practice?
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07 Aug 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Aug 2024

Good virtual care practices

Over 25% of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own health in the last 12 months. 1
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04 Jun 2024

Have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard and supporting materials

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards invite you to have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard (the criminal history standard) and supporting documents.
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27 May 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 May 2024

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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20 May 2024

Call for applications: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee

Applications are invited from registered Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health practitioners, educators and accreditation experts for appointment to the Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander Health Practice Committee.
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21 Feb 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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16 Feb 2024

New guidance document published for nurses and midwives working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) have developed a Guidance for nurses and midwives: What nurses and midwives need to know about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners to recognise the collaborative role nurses and midwives have with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners in practice.
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2023

30 Nov 2023

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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27 Nov 2023

Have your say on draft guidelines for practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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01 Nov 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Oct 2023

Online renewal for is now open Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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20 Sep 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia registration fee frozen for 2023

18 Sep 2023

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a health practitioner and are due to finish your course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.
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07 Aug 2023

Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners

Congratulations! The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia (the Board) is celebrating the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and Health Workers as part of this year’s National Day of Recognition for the profession.
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03 Aug 2023

Have your say on the criminal history standard for registered health practitioners

Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.
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20 Jul 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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26 Jun 2023

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia have released results from surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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24 Apr 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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24 Apr 2023

Call for applications for appointment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia

There are vacancies for registered Aboriginal Health and Torres Strait Islander Health practitioners from Victoria and Western Australia arising on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia.
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21 Apr 2023

Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available

New Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available. The easier to understand information will help people who find it hard to read and understand English know what standards of conduct they can expect from a registered health practitioner.
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17 Apr 2023

Call for applications: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee

Applications are invited from educators and accreditation experts for appointment to the Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander Health Practice Committee.
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05 Apr 2023

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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07 Feb 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2022

16 Dec 2022

Public consultation on review of National Scheme accreditation arrangements

The National Boards and Ahpra are reviewing the current accreditation arrangements for the national health practitioner regulatory scheme to prepare for the next period to mid-2029.
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29 Nov 2022

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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22 Nov 2022

Health workforce boosted in another challenging year

There are now more registered health practitioners in every state and territory according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2021/22 Annual report.
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21 Nov 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Oct 2022

Online renewal for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners is now open

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners have until 30 November 2022 to renew their general or non-practising registration on time.
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12 Sep 2022

Registration now open for graduates set to finish study in next three months

Graduates set to complete their course in the next three months can take the first step in their new health career by applying for registration now.
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05 Aug 2022

Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners

National Board calls on health services to employ and enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners for better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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28 Jul 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Jul 2022

Celebrating 10 years in the National Scheme

Today marks 10 years since the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board was formed providing its practitioners with national registration.
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29 Jun 2022

Code of conduct for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners in effect today

The revised Code of conduct (the code) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners comes into effect today with resources to help practitioners understand and apply the code also published.
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12 May 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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06 Apr 2022

Advance copy: Revised Code of conduct for 12 professions

Twelve National Boards have published an advance copy of their revised shared Code of conduct (the code) and are encouraging practitioners to familiarise themselves with it before it comes into effect on 29 June 2022.
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06 Apr 2022

2021 pandemic response sub-register gets a boost

More than 20,000 health practitioners are now on the 2021 pandemic response sub-register after practitioners on the 2020 sub-register opted in to extend their temporary registration.
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29 Mar 2022

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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21 Feb 2022

Call for applications: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee

Applications are invited from registered Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners for appointment to the Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander Health Practice Committee.
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01 Feb 2022

Supervised practice framework in effect

The Supervised practice framework (the framework), developed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (the Board), along with 12 other National Boards1 and Ahpra, is in effect from today.
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27 Jan 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2021

21 Dec 2021

Facilitating access to care in a COVID-19 environment: Guidance for health practitioners

Ahpra and the National Boards recognise that registered health practitioners have led the remarkable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and commend them for their sustained efforts.
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30 Nov 2021

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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29 Nov 2021

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from surveys to retest practitioner and broader community sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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24 Nov 2021

Annual report: Registered health practitioners grow with paramedics leading the charge

A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.
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09 Nov 2021

Advance copy of supervised practice framework published

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have published an advance copy of the Supervised practice framework (the framework).
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26 Oct 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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06 Oct 2021

Online renewal for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners is now open

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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05 Oct 2021

Revised regulatory principles – supporting trust and confidence in regulated health professions

The revised regulatory principles encourage a culturally safe, responsive and risk-based approach to regulation.
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22 Sep 2021

Thousands more health practitioners granted temporary registration able to join the pandemic response

From today, thousands of extra health practitioners can join the COVID-19 response through a new temporary sub-register established by Ahpra and the National Boards.
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15 Sep 2021

Graduating soon? Be ready to start work – apply now

Once you are registered, you can work as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner anywhere in Australia.
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14 Sep 2021

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia registration fee remains the same for 2022

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the registration fee for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners for next year.
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08 Sep 2021

26,000 practitioners on the pandemic sub-register able to better support the COVID-19 response

More than 26,000 registered health practitioners can step up to further support the COVID-19 health system response following changes made by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards to the temporary pandemic response sub-register.
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06 Sep 2021

Call for applications - List of Approved Persons for hearing panels

Applications are being sought for appointment to the List of Approved Persons (LAP) for hearing panels from active and engaged consumers or community advisors who can represent the interests of the community and health practitioners who hold registration with one of the following professions:
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30 Aug 2021

COVID-19 and vaccines: Get the best advice for you and your family

You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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06 Aug 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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30 Jun 2021

No place for sexism, sexual harassment or violence in healthcare

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards are reminding practitioners that there is no place for sexism, sexual harassment or gendered violence in healthcare.
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29 Jun 2021

Guidance on reflective practice reports

New guidance is now available for practitioners who are subject to education or mentoring conditions as part of their registration.
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11 Jun 2021

We want to hear from you on the shared Code of conduct

Have your say on the shared Code of conduct (the code) which sets out the expected professional behaviour and conduct for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and promotes safe care to help protect the public.
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12 May 2021

Have your say on the professional behaviour crucial to public safety

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have launched a public consultation on a revised shared Code of conduct for 12 registered health professions across Australia.
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07 May 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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08 Apr 2021

Vaccine rollout support from retired practitioners

Ahpra and National Boards have extended the support available from retired nurses, doctors and other registered health practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register for a further 12 months from this week. This was done in response to a request by the Australian Government.
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31 Mar 2021

Call for applications for appointment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (the Board) is calling for applications for appointment to the Accreditation Committee (the Committee).
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30 Mar 2021

Regulators thank health practitioners as pandemic response sub-register starts to close

Regulators are thanking health practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register which will be closed 12 months after it was established in response to COVID-19.
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23 Mar 2021

Help strengthen public protection: Consultation on revised regulatory principles for the National Scheme now open

The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme).
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09 Mar 2021

Registered health practitioners and students: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The National Boards and Ahpra have published a joint statement today to help registered health practitioners and students understand what’s expected of them in giving, receiving and advising on and sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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25 Feb 2021

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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25 Feb 2021

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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11 Feb 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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08 Feb 2021

Call for applications - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (the Board) is calling for applications for appointment to the Accreditation Committee (the Committee).
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08 Jan 2021

Interested in becoming a National Board member? Register now for our upcoming webinar to find out what is involved

Are you passionate about healthcare and protecting the public? Would you like to know more about the role of Board members in the National Scheme regulating registered health practitioners from 16 professions?
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2020

26 Nov 2020

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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16 Nov 2020

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner suspended for professional misconduct

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner has been reprimanded and has had her registration suspended for four months after she admitted to inappropriately viewing patient records.
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30 Oct 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Oct 2020

Podcast: Collaboration across professions

The latest episode of the Taking care podcast highlights the importance of the role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner profession in working with other professions to deliver holistic care.
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19 Oct 2020

Online renewal for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners is now open

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.
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16 Oct 2020

NATSIHWA membership drive

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association (NATSIHWA) is recruiting members.
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18 Sep 2020

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia freeze registration fee for 2020–21

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners for 2020–21.
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14 Sep 2020

Graduating soon? What you need to know for graduate registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner

In your final year of an approved program of study and excited about starting work as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner?
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10 Sep 2020

Learn about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health profession

Meet some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners. Find out what brought them to the profession, the ways in which their role benefits the communities they serve and what they think are the important next steps.
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31 Aug 2020

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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20 Aug 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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19 Aug 2020

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from the second annual survey of stakeholder understanding and perceptions of our role and work.
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01 Jul 2020

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners added to the pandemic response sub-register

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia have announced that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners will be added to the pandemic response sub-register on 1 July 2020.
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16 Jun 2020

Podcast: A glimpse of health care in our rural and remote communities

The latest in Ahpra’s Taking care podcast series is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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17 Apr 2020

No place for racism in healthcare

The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) issued a media release detailing occasions of medical practitioners denying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare seeking testing for COVID-19.
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16 Apr 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Apr 2020

Third statement from National Boards and Ahpra

As we continue to face the biggest public health challenge of our lives, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic will test our health system and each of us like nothing before it.
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31 Mar 2020

Ahpra work continues remotely as in-person services temporarily suspended

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) staff are working remotely to serve health practitioners and the public across Australia while in-person services are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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31 Mar 2020

False and misleading advertising on COVID-19

Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.
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30 Mar 2020

Sydney office temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.
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27 Mar 2020

Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Darwin offices temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.
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27 Mar 2020

Responding to COVID-19: Changes to presenting-in-person requirements

As an interim measure to help boost the Australian healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made changes to the presenting-in-person requirements for internationally qualified practitioners.
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27 Mar 2020

Online uploads for documents

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has introduced an online upload service to receive applications, forms and supporting documents as part of the response to the way individuals are registered in the context of COVID-19.
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26 Mar 2020

Our Perth office is temporarily closed to the public but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth.
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13 Mar 2020

Statement from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board and Ahpra in response to COVID-19

Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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12 Mar 2020

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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02 Mar 2020

Changes to mandatory notifications requirements in effect 1 March

Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020.
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26 Feb 2020

A strategy for embedding cultural safety into the health system launching tomorrow

An ambitious Strategy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts, regulators and health organisations committed to embedding cultural safety into the health system will be released tomorrow.
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19 Feb 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Feb 2020

Revised guidelines on mandatory notifications released

The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have today published an advance copy of the revised mandatory notification guidelines (the guidelines) and supporting resources.
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22 Jan 2020

Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have welcomed two new policy directions from the COAG Health Council which reinforce that Ahpra and National Boards are to prioritise public protection in the work of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).
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09 Jan 2020

Communique from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.
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19 Sep 2019

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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13 Feb 2019

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2017/18

A profession-specific annual report summary that highlights the work of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2018 has now been published.
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25 Jan 2019

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2018

20 Dec 2018

Communique from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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28 Nov 2018

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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14 Nov 2018

About to graduate? Apply for registration online now

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health practitioner?
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01 Nov 2018

Renewal of registration is due by 30 November

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners have until 30 November 2018 to renew their registration on time.
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14 Sep 2018

Communique from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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10 Sep 2018

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia sets fee for 2018/19

03 Sep 2018

Request for tender: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites experienced parties to develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training by either a sole supplier who can deliver services nationally or a panel of suppliers locally.
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29 Aug 2018

Consultation paper released

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee has published a consultation paper on its draft revised accreditation standards.
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03 Aug 2018

Call for applications for appointment to the List of Approved Persons for panels

Applications are being sought from health practitioners who hold registration with one of the 15 regulated health professions as well as active and engaged consumers or community advisors.
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24 Jul 2018

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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04 Jul 2018

Closing the gap by 2031: A shared commitment

This week, a landmark commitment is being launched to help achieve equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians to close the gap by 2031.
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27 Jun 2018

Call for applications for appointment to the Accreditation Committee of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board

Call for applications for appointment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee.
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14 Jun 2018

Communique from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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17 Apr 2018

Public consultation on review of accreditation arrangements – assignment of accreditation functions

National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are consulting on future accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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13 Apr 2018

Consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise.
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27 Mar 2018

Scheduled review of accreditation assignments

National Boards and AHPRA have started a process to consider accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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14 Mar 2018

Consultation paper released

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the following draft revised registration standards.
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01 Mar 2018

Communique from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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05 Feb 2018

Call for applications

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia is calling for applications for appointment to the Accreditation Committee.
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01 Feb 2018

ACT office closure

AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.
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23 Jan 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Jan 2018

Call for applications - national boards

Updated: 22 February 2018 Applications closed for community members, late applications will be accepted for the practitioner member vacancies until Friday 09 March 2018 5pm AEST.
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2017

15 Dec 2017

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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12 Dec 2017

Communique from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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29 Nov 2017

Stakeholders meet to work on how to support responsible advertising in healthcare

Stakeholders interested in how regulated health services are advertised have met to discuss how to advertise responsibly and comply with the National Law1 advertising requirements.
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15 Nov 2017

AHPRA and the National Boards’ 2016/17 annual report shows growing awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice

The Annual Report for AHPRA and the National Boards for the year to 30 June 2017 is now available to view online.
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06 Nov 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Nov 2017

Renewal of registration is due by 30 November

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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11 Oct 2017

Students seeking registration invited to apply online now

Students who will complete their studies soon and who seek registration as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health practitioner can apply online now.
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28 Sep 2017

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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15 Sep 2017

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia sets fee for 2017/18

14 Feb 2017

Regulation at work: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce in 2015/16

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2016 has now been published.
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16 Jan 2017

Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published

Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have now been published.
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2016

20 Dec 2016

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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12 Dec 2016

Communique from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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23 Nov 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 Nov 2016

Time running out to renew registration by 30 November

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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17 Nov 2016

Tasmania office closure and new location

AHPRA’s Tasmanian office will be closed to the public on Friday 18 November 2016 and will reopen on Monday 21 November 2016 at a new location. The office will continue to be located in Hobart.
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26 Oct 2016

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2016-20.
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14 Oct 2016

Students seeking registration urged to apply online now

Students who will complete their studies soon and who seek registration as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health practitioner can apply online now.
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10 Oct 2016

Video explains online renewal of registration which is now open

A new video explains online renewal of registration which is now open for registered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners.
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06 Oct 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 Sep 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee’s list of approved accreditation assessors
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05 Sep 2016

Communique from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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01 Sep 2016

The National Board fees set for 2016/17

19 Jul 2016

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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09 Jun 2016

Funding determination for Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has received a letter from the Queensland Government, formally notifying of the determination of fees to be paid from AHPRA to the Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) for 2015-2016.
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07 Jun 2016

Communique from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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06 Jun 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 May 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to National Boards regulating health professions across Australia
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14 Apr 2016

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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08 Apr 2016

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner regulation at work in Australia, 2014/15

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia (the Board) has released its report for 2014/15.
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07 Apr 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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18 Mar 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to National Boards regulating health professions across Australia.
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04 Mar 2016

Communique from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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12 Feb 2016

Protecting the public: Local data summaries from a national scheme

Local reports have today been released for each state and territory on Australia’s regulatory scheme for health practitioners, providing a unique insight on local outcomes within a national scheme.
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2015

22 Dec 2015

Health practitioner regulation: Learn how you’re protected

A new video and an accompanying infographic explaining the Australia-wide scheme that is in place to protect members of the public were launched today by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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10 Dec 2015

Newsletter from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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07 Dec 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Dec 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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03 Dec 2015

Are you a graduate applying for registration?

Read this important information that explains what you need to know.
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26 Nov 2015

National Board to waive 2015 renewal late fee

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners who apply to renew their registration in December will not be charged a late fee.
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20 Nov 2015

Time running out to renew registration by 30 November

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners are reminded to renew their registration before it expires on 30 November.
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18 Nov 2015

National drug screening protocol

There are health practitioners with a history of substance misuse who have restrictions placed on their registration. These restrictions are generally designed to keep the public safe while the practitioner remains in practice.
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16 Nov 2015

Students seeking registration urged to apply online now

Students seeking registration as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health practitioner, who are soon to complete an approved program of study, can apply online now.
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05 Nov 2015

2014/15 National Scheme annual report launched

The 2014/15 annual report: AHPRA and National Boards has been published.
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14 Oct 2015

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

28 Sep 2015

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration is now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners registered in Australia.
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11 Sep 2015

Update your contact details to receive registration renewal reminders

Are your contact details up to date? Registration renewal reminders will be sent to registrants soon.
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09 Sep 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 Sep 2015

The National Board sets fee for 2015/16

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (the Board) has announced that the national registration fee for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners for 2015/16 will remain the same as in the previous year.
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13 Aug 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Jul 2015

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect today

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.
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30 Jun 2015

End of arrangements allowing some health practitioners to become registered

Grandparenting arrangements have now expired that allowed some people to register as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner.
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10 Jun 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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26 May 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 May 2015

Revised criminal history registration standard will take effect from 1 July

A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015.
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11 May 2015

Newsletter from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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04 May 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the National Board from practitioners in South Australia.
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04 May 2015

Call for views on how we approach regulation

National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.
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26 Mar 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications for persons interested in being included on a list of approved persons for appointment to panels and/or the accreditation committee.
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24 Mar 2015

Security alert - keep your web browser updated

We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.
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16 Mar 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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05 Mar 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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18 Feb 2015

Adelaide office closed for relocation

The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.
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16 Feb 2015

AHPRA strengthens national drug screening

AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.
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16 Feb 2015

End of arrangements allowing some health practitioners to become registered

On 30 June 2015, grandparenting arrangements will expire which allow some people to register as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner.
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04 Feb 2015

New approach to international criminal history checks launches today

A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today.
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The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopened
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13 Feb 2014

Media release

The National Boards have published revised guidelines and codes of conduct, and a new social media policy, which come into effect from mid-March.
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08 Jan 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group.
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2012

30 Nov 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The ATSI Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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20 Nov 2012

Media release

Time running out for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners to renew registration by 30 November.
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12 Nov 2012

Making a safer health system for you

AHPRA has partnered with Consumers Health Forum Australia to hold a series of community forums for members of the public to learn about health practitioner regulation.
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01 Nov 2012

National Boards and AHPRA release 2012 Annual Report

The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published.
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31 Oct 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The ATSI Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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18 Oct 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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05 Oct 2012

Media Release

Students graduating from an approved program of study for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practice can go online soon to apply for registration.
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05 Oct 2012

Media Release

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners urged to renew on time.
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02 Oct 2012

Board and AHPRA publish Health Profession Agreement

National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.
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25 Sep 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The ATSI Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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10 Sep 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The ATSI Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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07 Sep 2012

National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy

The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.
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31 Jul 2012

National Board membership announced

Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009.
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13 Jul 2012

Communique from the Board

The ATSI Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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01 Jul 2012

Media Release

Four more health professions now regulated nationally.
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25 Jun 2012

National Boards consult on international criminal history checks

Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012.
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18 Jun 2012

Communique from the Board

The ATSI Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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04 May 2012

Communique from the Board

The ATSI Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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13 Apr 2012

Communique from the Board

The ATSI Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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12 Apr 2012

Board Seeks Accreditation Committee

The Board calls for expressions of interest for inclusion on the Accreditation Committee.
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03 Apr 2012

Media Release

Four more health professions regulated nationally from 1 July 2012.
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14 Mar 2012

Communique from the Board

The ATSI Health Practice Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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21 Feb 2012

Media Release from the Board

Registration applications now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners.
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25 Jan 2012

Qualifications for Registration

Details of qualifications required for registration are now available.
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16 Jan 2012

Registration Standards Approved

Approved registration standards for the four new 2012 professions were released today.
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The Board releases its draft registration standards for consultation.
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25 Aug 2011

Board launches new website

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia launches its new website.
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2010

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