As a physiotherapist, you'll be involved in the assessment, diagnosis, planning and management of patient care.

You'll treat a broad range of health conditions including sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. You'll also treat patients with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, osteoarthritis and stroke.

Qualification and registration requirements

To practice as physiotherapist in Australia, you must be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

International qualifications

If you're a physiotherapist who qualified in another country, you must have your qualifications assessed for equivalency by the Australian Physiotherapy Council.

You need to do this before you can apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Overseas qualified physiotherapists can find more information on the Physiotherapy Board of Australia registration webpage.

Last updated: November 2023