News

Read the latest news from AHPRA and catch up on previous news releases. For media enquiries relating to AHPRA and the Boards phone (03) 8708 9200.   

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News from AHPRA

27 Jan 2012

New Advertising Fact Sheet and FAQ

AHPRA releases new Advertising Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.
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25 Jan 2012

Board Member Vacancies

Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for Northern Territory Board Members.
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16 Jan 2012

New Professions Urged to Prepare

The new 2012 professions are urged to prepare for joining the National Scheme.
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13 Jan 2012

Registration standards approved for professions joining National Scheme

Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council approves mandatory registration standards for four 2012 health professions.
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12 Dec 2011

Specialists Register Update

Updating the Specialists Register: what practitioners have to do and why.
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12 Dec 2011

Latest AHPRA Report

Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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01 Dec 2011

Enrolled Registered Nurse Applications

Enrolled nurses who qualify for registration as a registered nurse can now apply online
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24 Nov 2011

AHPRA launches online applications for provisional registrants

Medical and pharmacy interns with provisional registration can now apply online for general registration.
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14 Nov 2011

Media Release: Practitioners Urged to Renew

Statement from AHPRA
Health practitioners urged to renew registration online, on time
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02 Nov 2011

2010-11 Annual Report tabled

AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report.
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20 Oct 2011

Provisional to General Registration

Information for medical and pharmacy interns with provisional registration seeking general registration
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12 Oct 2011

Consultation on the Definition of Practice

Statement from the National Boards
The National Boards are currently consulting on the definition of practice.
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30 Sep 2011

Latest AHPRA Report

Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report. 
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02 Sep 2011

New Boards release consultation papers

The Occupational Therapy Board and Medical Radiation Practice Board have released consultation papers.
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29 Aug 2011

Revised NMBA English Language Skills Registration Standard

The Nursing and Midwifery Board will implement a revised English language skills registration standard in September.
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26 Aug 2011

New Professions Progressing

Four new professions are in progress to join the National Scheme.
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03 Aug 2011

The AHPRA ACT Office is Moving

Our Australian Capital Territory office is moving to new premises on Friday, 12 August.
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02 Aug 2011

AHPRA Report

Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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19 Jul 2011

AHPRA welcomes 2012 professions

AHPRA welcomes the Board members for the professions joining in 2012
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06 Jul 2011

AHPRA launches new online service for health practitioners

AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration.
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04 Jul 2011

AHPRA and Boards announce 2012 registration fees

AHPRA and national health practitioner registration boards announce 2012 registration fees.
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27 Jun 2011

Last chance to renew for nurses and midwives due to renew by 31 May

Australia’s nurses and midwives who were due to renew registration by 31 May and have not done so have only days left to apply or their registration will lapse.
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15 Jun 2011

AHPRA Congratulates Chairs on Achievements

AHPRA congratulates the three Chairs of National Boards recognised in the 2011 Queens Birthday honours.
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03 Jun 2011

Fundamentals sound - AHPRA future focused

The fundamentals of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme are sound: Senate Inquiry Report.
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01 Jun 2011

Nurses and midwives urged to renew before registration lapses

Statement from AHPRA
Nurses and midwives whose registration expired on 31 May are urged to renew immediately.
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31 May 2011

AHPRA Report

Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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16 May 2011

Online applications smooth path from study to work

Students can now go online to apply early for registration and smooth the path from study to work.
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29 Apr 2011

New look AHPRA website to improve service to practitioners

AHPRA has launched the first phase of its new look website to improve service to practitioners.
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18 Apr 2011

Snapshot of National Registers

Statement from AHPRA
AHPRA has today released a snapshot profile of Australia's registered health practitioners.
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05 Apr 2011

AHPRA Delivers Student Register

AHPRA has delivered a national Student Register, meeting a requirement of the National Law.
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24 Mar 2011

AHPRA cooperates with Senate Inquiry

Statement from AHPRA
AHPRA will cooperate with the Senate Inquiry into the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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21 Mar 2011

Board update on English language skills registration standard

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
English language skills registration standard for nurses and midwives remains in place.
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16 Mar 2011

Nursing and Midwifery Board Joins Twitter

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10 Mar 2011

Psychology Board: Ministerial Council approves health and community area of practice endorsements

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
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25 Feb 2011

Medical Board presents to Parliamentary Inquiry

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18 Feb 2011

AHPRA welcomes outcome of Health Ministers Council

Statement from AHPRA
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11 Feb 2011

Update on Lapsed Practitioners

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10 Feb 2011

Production error impacts registration certificates

Statement from AHPRA
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04 Feb 2011

AHPRA reassures Queensland practitioners

Statement from AHPRA
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03 Feb 2011

Media release: Focus on outcomes and improvements

Statement from AHPRA
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01 Feb 2011

Update Victorian registration renewals

Statement from AHPRA
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25 Jan 2011

AHPRA reminds practitioners to renew if due!

Statement from AHPRA
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20 Jan 2011

Media Release: New AHPRA online service to check receipt of registration renewal

Statement from AHPRA
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18 Jan 2011

Difficulties Reaching AHPRA on 1300 Phone Number

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21 Dec 2010

Media release: AHPRA on track for 2011 student registration

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02 Dec 2010

Media Release from Psychology Board

Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
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26 Nov 2010

Victorian nurses and midwives renew now!

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17 Nov 2010

Tasmanian Board and Committee Vacancies

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12 Nov 2010

Annual Report 2009 to 2010 for the National Boards and AHPRA

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08 Nov 2010

Media Release: Few ‘non-returns’ in medical registration renewal

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08 Nov 2010

Media Release from Medical Board: IMG Pathways

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03 Nov 2010

Media release from AHPRA regarding 2010 graduates

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27 Oct 2010

FAQ: Graduating students apply for registration now!

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26 Oct 2010

SA Nurses & Midwives - Update on Renewal of Registration

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19 Oct 2010

Practitioners from WA who have not renewed by 30 September

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30 Sep 2010

Medical Register of Australia

Statement from AHPRA
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28 Sep 2010

Urgent renewal notice for NSW Doctors

Statement from the Medical Board of Australia
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21 Sep 2010

Media Release from Medical Board of Australia

Statement from the Medical Board of Australia
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14 Sep 2010

Update for international nurses

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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13 Sep 2010

Easy online renewal of registration for practitioners

Statement from AHPRA
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13 Sep 2010

AHPRA on the move!

Statement from AHPRA
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07 Sep 2010

Medical registration due now

Statement from the Medical Board of Australia
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18 Aug 2010

Updated FAQ on English Language Skills Registration Standard for Nurses and Midwives

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06 Aug 2010

Media Release from Nursing and Midwifery Board

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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02 Aug 2010

Need more information about your registration?

Statement from AHPRA
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30 Jul 2010

What do I do if my registration is about to expire?

Statement from AHPRA
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28 Jul 2010

Is your registration renewal due now?

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23 Jul 2010

Check your registration status online

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22 Jul 2010

Registration due 30 June? Did you renew on time?

Statement from AHPRA
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20 Jul 2010

AHPRA focused on solutions

Statement from AHPRA
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15 Jul 2010

AHPRA focused on information flow

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14 Jul 2010

AHPRA Boosts Response Capacity

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12 Jul 2010

Queensland Registrants - updated information

Statement from AHPRA
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09 Jul 2010

Mutual recognition of WA registrants

Statement from AHPRA
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08 Jul 2010

Reminder regarding PII arrangements

Statement from AHPRA
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02 Jul 2010

New Requirements for Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice

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01 Jul 2010

Browser support for this website

General
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01 Jul 2010

Failed to renew registration due on 30 June 2010?

Statement from AHPRA
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30 Jun 2010

When will registrants hear from National Boards?

Statement from AHPRA
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29 Apr 2010

New national registration standards now available

Statement from the National Boards
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