End of arrangements allowing some health practitioners to become registered

30 Jun 2015

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

From 1 July 2015, the only way to become registered will be by meeting the National Boards’ post-grandparenting registration standards.

Only people who are registered with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia can use any of the titles protected under the law*. Penalties exist if you use a protected title, pretend to be registered, or lead someone to believe that you are when you are not registered with the Board.

For more information or to find out whether you are able to register, please contact our customer service line on 1300 419 495.

* Protected titles are:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner 
• Aboriginal health practitioner, and 
• Torres Strait Islander health practitioner.