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Ahpra responds to concerns that a health practitioner may be putting public safety at risk. When someone raises a complaint or concern with Ahpra, we call that a “Notification”.
Anyone can raise a concern about a health practitioner. These notifications are part of the system for keeping patients and the public safe. We will act when the public is at risk.
Where to report your concern
What practitioners need to know
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Some types of healthcare complaints are handled by different organisations. Find the right place for your concern.
NOTIFICATIONS
By law, registered health practitioners, employers and education providers must make a mandatory notification in some circumstances.
Our goal is to manage risk to public safety while supporting safe and professional practice. The types of actions taken vary related to the assessed risk.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
I’m a registered health practitioner or student and a concern has been raised about me. What does this mean?
There are a number of possible outcomes from raising a concern.
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RESOURCES
Under the National Law, Ahpra works with many health complaints organisations across each state and territory
Concerns about registered health practitioners have different reporting arrangements in Queensland and New South Wales
I want to know where to go to for further information and support.