About Ahpra and the National Boards

Our primary role is to protect the public. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the National Boards work together to ensure that Australia’s registered health practitioners are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practise.

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About the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme

The National Scheme operates Australia-wide to regulate individual health practitioners. It is a vital part of the Australian health system. The scheme is governed by a nationally consistent law passed by each state and territory parliament – the National Law.

 

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy

We are working towards a healthcare system that is free of racism.

Careers at Ahpra

Join Ahpra, where your work matters. We have offices in every state and territory.

Privacy, Freedom of information and Information publication scheme

Our Privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information. Find information about privacy, accessing documents under the Freedom of Information Act, and our Information publication scheme.

Our engagement activities

Find out about our collaboration with advisory groups around Australia and internationally with the World Health Organization.

Translations

Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.

Accessibility

We recognise the importance of providing a website that is inclusive and available for all user groups.