Registration with a state or territory Physiotherapy Registration Board, is a mandatory requirement before a person can practise in the profession in Australia or New Zealand. In order for overseas-qualified physiotherapists to be registered they are required to undergo examination procedures established by the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC).
The Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) assesses overseas-trained physiotherapists who want to be registered to practice in Australia.
NB. Registration with the appropriate State/Territory Physiotherapy Registration Board is compulsory before you can practise as a physiotherapist in Australia or New Zealand.
Australian Education International (AEI), through the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR), provides official information and advice on the comparability of overseas education qualifications with Australian qualifications. This aims to help overseas qualified people work and study in Australia.