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We want the public to have trust and confidence in regulated health practitioners. As well as developing a range of resources to support practitioners, Ahpra and the National Boards also post regular updates about our work to keep the public informed and to promote transparency in our processes.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are warned this site may contain images, names and voices of deceased persons.
REGISTRATION
Late renewal now open
Did you forget to renew your registration? We are in the late period and health practitioners have until 31 December to renew; late fees now apply.
REGISTRATION
Graduate registration now open
If you’re completing an approved course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.
AHPRA NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work done by Ahpra and the National Boards to make healthcare safer for all Australians.
DATA AND STATISTICS
Annual report 2023/24
Read about the work done by Ahpra and the National Boards to make healthcare safer for all Australians.
REGISTRATION
Want to work in Australia?
General information about applying to work as a health practitioner in Australia is available for international applicants. Find out about the process and what you must include in your application.
More flexibility for English language skills
Get to know the updated Registration Standard: English Language Skills before they come into effect by April 2025.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Cosmetic surgery hotline
Have you had a bad experience with cosmetic surgery? Or do you know of somebody who is practising cosmetic surgery unsafely? Call us on 1300 361 041.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
DATA AND STATISTICS
Annual report 2023/24
Read about the work done by Ahpra and the National Boards to make healthcare safer for all Australians.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up a health practitioner to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Supporting safe healthcare
Check out the resources hub that supports professional practice and safe healthcare by all regulated health professions.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Join a board, committee or panel
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Advertising guidelines
Helping practitioners understand their obligations when advertising, including the laws that apply.
DATA AND STATISTICS
Our performance data
Ahpra believes in the importance of publicly reporting our data. We publish quarterly performance reports for each state and territory.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Shared code of conduct
Learn about the behaviour that is expected of practitioners in 12 regulated health professions.
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration as a health practitioner in Australia.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
RESOURCES
Checklist
A new resource to help practitioners resolve feedback or complaints made directly to them.
REGISTRATION
Late renewal now open
Did you forget to renew your registration? We are in the late period and health practitioners have until 31 December to renew; late fees now apply.
AHPRA NEWS
Catch up on the latest news
Read about the newest developments in health practitioner regulation and find previous news releases from Ahpra and the National Boards.
AHPRA NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work done by Ahpra and the National Boards to make healthcare safer for all Australians.
DATA AND STATISTICS
Annual report 2023/24
Read about the work done by Ahpra and the National Boards to make healthcare safer for all Australians.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Safer cosmetic surgery
We're committed to making cosmetic surgery safer. If you have had a bad experience with cosmetic surgery, please call our Cosmetic Surgery Hotline, 1300 361 041. For all the latest developments plus information for cosmetic surgery patients, visit our dedicated hub.
BOARD NEWS
Apply now to join a National Board
There are practitioner member and community member vacancies on 4 health profession National Boards.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
DATA AND STATISTICS
Annual report 2023/24
Read about the work done by Ahpra and the National Boards to make healthcare safer for all Australians.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Supporting safe healthcare
Check out the resources hub that supports professional practice and safe healthcare by all regulated health professions.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Join a board, committee or panel
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Advertising guidelines
Helping practitioners understand their obligations when advertising, including the laws that apply.
DATA AND STATISTICS
Our performance data
Ahpra believes in the importance of publicly reporting our data. We publish quarterly performance reports for each state and territory.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Shared code of conduct
Learn about the behaviour that is expected of practitioners in 12 regulated health professions.
RESOURCES
Checklist
A new resource to help practitioners resolve feedback or complaints made directly to them.
AHPRA NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work done by Ahpra and the National Boards to make healthcare safer for all Australians.
DATA AND STATISTICS
Annual report 2023/24
Read about the work done by Ahpra and the National Boards to make healthcare safer for all Australians.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Safer cosmetic surgery
We're committed to making cosmetic surgery safer. If you have had a bad experience with cosmetic surgery, please call our Cosmetic Surgery Hotline, 1300 361 041. For all the latest developments plus information for cosmetic surgery patients, visit our dedicated hub.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Resources supporting the public
Ahpra and the National Boards have published information for the public to help make safer healthcare choices.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Cosmetic surgery hotline
Have you had a bad experience with cosmetic surgery? Or do you know of somebody who is practising cosmetic surgery unsafely? Call us on 1300 361 041.
RESOURCES
Tips for making a complaint
It’s okay to complain. Read tips developed to help you with making a complaint.
DATA AND STATISTICS
Annual report 2023/24
Read about the work done by Ahpra and the National Boards to make healthcare safer for all Australians.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up a health practitioner to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Join a board, committee or panel
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Shared code of conduct
Learn about the behaviour that is expected of practitioners in 12 regulated health professions.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Safer cosmetic surgery
We're committed to making cosmetic surgery safer. If you have had a bad experience with cosmetic surgery, please call our Cosmetic Surgery Hotline, 1300 361 041. For all the latest developments plus information for cosmetic surgery patients, visit our dedicated hub.
AHPRA NEWS
Catch up on the latest news
Read about the newest developments in health practitioner regulation and find previous news releases from Ahpra and the National Boards.
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration as a health practitioner in Australia.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Advertising guidelines
Helping practitioners understand their obligations when advertising, including the laws that apply.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Shared code of conduct
Learn about the behaviour that is expected of practitioners in 12 regulated health professions.
REGISTRATION
Want to work in Australia?
General information about applying to work as a health practitioner in Australia is available for international applicants. Find out about the process and what you must include in your application.
AHPRA NEWS
Catch up on the latest news
Read about the newest developments in health practitioner regulation and find previous news releases from Ahpra and the National Boards.