What is AHPRA?

AHPRA stands for the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Ahpra is the organisation responsible for the implementation of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme across Australia – https://www.ahpra.gov.au/

What is AHPRA registration?

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is responsible for the registration and accreditation of various health professions in Australia. If you are enrolled in a course from a university to enter one of these professions, your educational institution may provide AHPRA with your details for student registration.

Why is AHPRA registration important?

It’s mandatory that you register with Ahpra if you want to practise. Once you are registered with Ahpra, you are registered to practise your profession. The online application form asks a series of questions to ensure you are eligible to apply for registration online.

How do I get AHPRA registration certificate?

The online application form asks a series of questions to ensure you are eligible to apply for registration online. If your pathway to registration is not currently supported, you will be prompted to apply using the General registration application form by contacting Ahpra’s customer service team.

AHPRA-regulated allied health professions

• Chinese medicine practitioners
• Chiropractors
• Medical radiation practitioners
• Occupational therapists
• Optometrists
• Osteopaths
• Pharmacists
• Physiotherapists
• Podiatrists
• Psychologists

Are social workers registered with AHPRA?

Not at this time. The National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) has been established since 2010 and is the only Government authority which oversees the regulation of qualifications, standards and practice for health practitioners in Australia. The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) shares the same core objective as the NRAS (to keep the public safe from harm) and therefore continues to actively campaign for the inclusion of the social work profession under the NRAS (where it would become one of the health professions regulated through AHPRA).

How long does AHPRA registration take?

AHPRA application processing time – AHPRA advises that the standard timeframe for the assessment of a complete application from overseas, is 4-6 weeks. However, you should take into consideration time delays from knock-backs from incomplete or insufficient document submission during the application process.

AHPRA Document Certification

Translation for non-English documents – For all professional accreditation processes in Australia, be sure not to leave certified translation for your important documents to the last minute. Melbourne Translation provides the required certified translation on official company letterhead, certified translator stamp and certification, so your application can progress smoothly. For certified translation, email: [email protected]

• AHPRA Melbourne | document certification (certified translation services)

List NAATI Translators for Certified Translation

If you have all your documents ready, enquire for NAATI translator services: [email protected].