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The APA plays an important role in Australian health and public policy development, and in promoting the role of physiotherapy in the health and wellbeing of Australians. One way we send our message is through media release distribution.
Media Enquiries:
We can provide physiotherapists specifically for comment or advice on a variety of issues including those listed below. Please contact the APA's national office to arrange interviews and request images for publication.
Ph: 03 9536 0888, media@physiotherapy.asn.au
Watch your backs over long distances.21 December, 2006 |
Will you be driving long distances these holidays? Even if you're not the one behind the wheel,your back is at risk. |  download document |
Physios: we don't want to be doctors.An article on extended scope practice.8 December, 2006 |
An article by APA president-elect Peter Fazey was published in Medical Forum(WA). Medical Forum is a magazine for GPs and medical specialists. | download document |
AHCRA: Australian Government must move on health reform5 December, 2006 |
The Australian Health Care Reform Alliance (AHCRA) has welcomed certain findings of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on health funding. The Australian Physiotherapy Association is a member of AHCRA. | download document |
Exercise, strength and balance keep women from falling 22 November, 2006 |
Falls and hip fracture rates in all older people can be reduced by strength and balance retraining exercises, Australian Physiotheraphy Association predident, Cathy Nall, said today. | download document |
Physios backed by exercise evidence15 November, 2006 |
A comprehensive review of world-wide research has found that exercise as therapy delivers greater benefits if the the exercise is intensive, monitored by a health professional and tailored for specific needs. | download document |
Physiotherapy can reduce hospital admissions3 November, 2006 |
Hospital waiting lists in Victoria could be reduced by better managing chronic conditions in the community, announced the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) today. | download document |
Watch your back when watering1 November, 2006 |
Brisbane gardeners will need to watch their backs when a stricter round of water restrictions comes into force today, cautions the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).(Issued in Victoria and Queensland) | download (Vic)
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GPs back physio bid: more Medicare for Indigenous Australians31 October, 2006 |
A proposal for Medicare rebates to be available for physiotherapy for Indigenous Australians has received support from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). | download document |
Physios back a dental policy with teeth27 October, 2006 |
Lending support to the Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) campaign for federal funding for dental services is the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). | download document |
Women need Medicare for lymphoedema treatment20 October, 2006 |
A call for Medicare-funded access to physiotherapy for women with certain cancers by Senator Judith Adams yesterday has added strength to the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s campaign to increase women’s access to affordable treatment. | download document |
Health minister launches debate on expanded role for physiotherapists13 October, 2006 |
Allowing physiotherapists to order blood tests, prescribe certain drugs and assess patients in hospital emergency departments will relieve the burden on our doctors and put Australia’s ailing health care system on a path to recovery, according to the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). | download document |
One stop shop for pulmonary rehab |
A new online toolkit for health professionals working in pulmonary rehabilitation provides evidence-based information on current best practice for the practical management of patients referred for pulmonary rehabilitation. | download document |
Physios Say Labor On Right Track |
'Labor is on the right track by supporting role realignment within the existing health workforce', said APA vice president, Peter Fazey. | download document |
Breaking The Pain Cycle |
As concerns over the side effects of oral pain killers make headlines this week, Australians are reminded of the non-invasive and non-drug alternatives for effective pain management. | download document |
No wee problem: an aggressive approach to men's
incontinence |
One in ten Australian men experiences regular bladder leaks, and the rate increases with age. It's called incontinence, and is often caused by poor diet, being overweight, general unfitness and neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson's disease. Incontinence can also be a persistent side-effect of surgery and radiation for prostate disease and prostate cancer. | download document |
Are you a confirmed toilet-hopper? Exercise relief for a
'bossy' bladder |
With more recreation time available to us than previous generations, and a greater emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, more Australians engage in some form of regular exercise. But what about those of us shying away from activity because of a leaky bladder? | download document |
Continence: Media Information Sheet |
Quotable stats and facts | download document |
National measures will boost patient safety |
The APA and other health professional bodies including the Australian Dental Association and the Psychological Society welcomed today's COAG decision to establish a single national registration board for health professionals. | download document |
COAG fails health workforce |
The APA is dismayed at COAG's continuing disregard of the urgently needed reforms to secure the future of Australia's health workforce. | download document |
Buckling to doctors will keep Medicare a closed shop |
A report this week that state and federal governments will reject key Productivity Commission recommendations to broaden Medicare has alarmed the Australian Physiotherapy Association ahead of next week's meeting of the Council of Australian Governments. | download document |
100 physios at risk of not graduating, APA warns |
The serious shortage of physiotherapists in Australia is at risk of worsening unless the Federal
Government ensures that sufficient clinical placements are available for students, warns the Australian Physiotherapist Association (APA). |
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| Physios can help prevent diabetes and keep you moving well 8 Jun, 2006 |
Physiotherapists design exercise programs tailored for individuals, and with the growing
research that lifestyle-related diabetes is on the increase, it's a topic worth looking at |
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| The path to physiotherapy professionalism (not just about sport) 6 Jun, 2006 |
The Australian Physiotherapy Association is celebrating 100 years of the profession with the launch of its history book, The Path to Professionalism: Physiotherapy in Australia to the 1980s. | download document |
| Putting Tay's goals within her reach 2 Jun, 2006 |
Montmorency resident Taylor Carre-Riddell's who was born premature, suffers poor muscle control down one side of her body. A new program, combining physiotherapy and occupational therapy, is putting Tay's goals within her reach. | download document |
Putting Liam's goals within his reach |
The Motor Skills Project targets kids between the ages of seven and 14 who have a movement disorder and mild to moderate coordination problems. An initiative of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, the project is helping children like Liam to improve the use of their upper and lower limbs | download document |
Brain injury survivor: fearless determination rewarded |
Wallsend resident Tamara Niddrie has been honoured with a Commendation Award for her sheer and ongoing determination in recovering from a severe brain injury, as part of the IPSEN-Dysport 2005 Neurological Physiotherapy Award for Achievement. (Issued to NSW local media.) | download document |
| Australia’s health workforce, where to from here? 22 May, 2006 |
Chief commissioner of the Productivity Commission, Mike Woods, is a guest speaker at this week’s National Congress of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, before the congress concludes with a big debate facilitated by ABC broadcaster, Julie McCrossin. | download document |
| Brain injury survivor: fearless determination rewarded 16 May, 2006 |
Berry Springs resident Quita Docking has been honoured with a Commendation Award for her sheer and ongoing determination in recovering from a severe brain injury, as part of the IPSEN-Dysport 2005 Neurological Physiotherapy Award for Achievement. | download document |
| Sporty performance clothing for 'weekend warrior' to elite athlete: backed by physios 16 May, 2006 |
The Australian Physiotherapy Physiotherapists Association (APA) announces the addition of Skins™, clothing and products to the range of products it endorses. | download document |
| Health hits and misses: where’s the money for health
reform? 9 May, 2006 |
The allocation of new funding for indigenous child health checks is a plus among the health hits and misses of this year’s Federal Budget but more still needs to be spent on preventive care for Indigenous children, the Australian Physiotherapy Association announced tonight. |
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| Budget: Expand Medicare 8 May, 2006 |
APA President Cathy Nall today called on the Treasurer to ensure that funds are made available in the 2007 Budget to expand Medicare and implement the Productivity Commission’s Health Workforce recommendations. | download document |
| Physio sick certificates benefit entire health system 12 April, 2006 |
The Federal Government’s decision to allow registered health professionals other than doctors to issue certificates for sick days will benefit the entire health system, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) announced today. | download document |
Get set to hit the slopes this winter |
Heading to the snow this winter? Eight weeks before you go is an ideal time to get your preparation underway for snow sports, the Australian Physiotherapy Association said today. | download document |
| Brain injury survivor: a remarkable recovery 28 March, 2006 |
Bundoora woman once rejected for rehabilitation by medical professionals has won a national award for making a remarkable recovery. | download document |
| Extend the options to combat mental health crisis 22 March, 2006 |
More Australians will benefit from measures announced last night to address mental disorders, but more needs to be done to protect our health, the APA announced today. | download document |
Aged care residents: no guarantee of therapeutic care |
Current legislated quality of care principles to protect residents of aged care facilities are inadequate and must be strengthened to ensure that facilities provide sufficient therapeutic care for their residents’ needs, the APA announced today. | download document |
M2006, Physio helps prepare SA medal hope |
Fairview Park resident and medal hope at this month’s Commonwealth Games, Mark Ormrod, is getting his body and mind into the “best possible shape”. (issued in SA only) | download document |
| Physio readies return of a long distance hope 9 March, 2006 |
Four-time national 1500m track and field champion, Sarah Jamieson, will return to international competition at next month’s Commonwealth Games. | download document |
| Team Physio Australia helps level the playing field 8 March, 2006 |
The team physiotherapy program at M2006 is the first time that volunteer physiotherapists from the host nation will be placed with teams from visiting countries. The program is part of the Commonwealth Games’ broader volunteer medical program, with medical volunteer numbers swelling to more than 500. |
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| Sports physiotherapy not just for the elite 1 March, 2006 |
Four-time national 1500m track and field champion and Commonwealth Games medal hope, Sarah Jamieson, features on a new poster to promote sports physiotherapy throughout Australia. |
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| Brain injury survivor, determination rewarded 7 February, 2006 |
Frenches Forest resident, Inge von Euw, was recently acknowledged with a Commendation Award for her significant recovery from a traumatic brain injury sustained after a fall down stairs. |
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| "Remove medical bottlenecks" : Letters to the Editor, Australian Financial Review 1 February, 2006 |
John Buntine (January 23) has missed the point of the Productivity Commission’s report. It is not encouraging treatment by less qualified health personnel. It is encouraging treatment by the professional with the right skills to meet the patient’s needs. |
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Productivity Commission suggestion to take the pressure
of the Health System 19 January, 2006 |
Radio discussion (with APA National Presdient, Cathy Nall) of the Productivity Commission suggestion to take the pressure of the Health System by allowing medical practioners other than General Practioners to see patients with out referrals. (774 ABC MELBOURNE Jon Faine Thursday 19th January 2006, 8.34AM) * This dicussion is no longer available from ABC website. |
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| Physios back plans for Australia’s health recovery 19 January, 2006 |
Congratulating the Productivity Commission on its review of Australia’s health workforce, the APA contends that the proposed reforms will better utilise the health workforce, and ultimately give Australians access to the health care they need. |
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Don't let your education weigh you down! 24 January, 2006 17 January, 2006 |
With the start of the school year just around the corner, it's important to choose the right backpack to help protect your child's health, the Australian Physiotherapy Association warned today. (Issued Vic & Qld 17/01/06; NSW, SA, WA, NT & ACT 24/01/06) |
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Watch your back when watering 10 January, 2006 |
"Older people, in particular, are at greater risk," said Cathy Nall, APA president. |
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