Australian Physiotherapy Association

4 5 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 Thus, we adopted the term physiotherapy, and our current title, in 1939. Since then we have championed the growth of our industry through education, advocacy, member support, CPD, and research and development. It is our belied that physio is an essential pillar of our health system and our vision that it is the patients’ foundation on which to approach the betterment of their health and wellbeing.” APA members are invited to expand their knowledge, networking with their peers, and develop science in their area of special interest through participation in the organisation’s 20 National Groups. The groups are: Acupuncture & Dry Needling, Advanced Practice (including Emergency Department), Animal, Aquatic, Business, Cancer, Palliative development opportunities for our members, which is where the National Groups come in, alongside our mentoring program and CPD (cpd4physios) resources. We look at the whole pathway, from students and graduates right through to specialisation into the College of Physiotherapy.” The APA fosters core values accountability, excellence, courage, respect, and collaboration. In keeping with their collaborative principles, the association works regularly with other industry bodies and key partners to further their mission agenda. Partners include the Allied Health Professionals Association (AHPA), Australian Medical Association (AMA), Royal Australian College of General Practitioner (RACGP), and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The APA is also a member of World Physiotherapy, an organisation that has served as the peak global body for physiotherapy associations since 1951. AUSTRAL I AN PHYS IOTHERAPY ASSOC I AT ION Care & Lymphoedema, Cardiorespiratory, Disability, Educators, Gerontology, Leadership & Management, Mental Health, Neurology, Musculoskeletal, Occupational Health, Orthopaedic, Paediatric, Pain, Sports & Exercise, and Women’s, Men’s & Pelvic Health. The National Groups program is a significant contributor to furthering the APA’s education mission, Mr. Willis says. “We have a few different education goals we are working towards. First, we want to educate the consumer, the patient, on what physiotherapy can offer and the massive scope of practice it holds. We also need to work with our funders to deepen their understanding of industry practices, issues, and updates as they arise. And finally, we provide continuing education and professional