Hi all,
Like others before I'm a little confused about the Australian system. I have a MSc in Rehabilitation Science from Glasgow Caledonian University (2yr course) and an Exercise Science BSc. I have around 12 years experience as a practising physio, many of which in the elite sports field.

A practice Manager in Canberra has offered me a job on a 457 Visa (Sponsored). However, I am unsure as to how this sits with the Australian Physiotherapy Council. The 457 Visa is valid for 4 years, but unless I'm given Certification of Equivalence or Gain Full Registration by doing their exams in 2 years time (something I feel very strongly about not having to do) I'm presuming I can only work for 2 years under Limited Registration ?

Does anybody have experience of this system and how best to go for a Sponsored Job on a 457 Visa and which way to go on the Australian Physiotherapy Registration side ! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The fact that we allow any Australian physiotherapist to practice in the UK and yet cannot gain the same 'rights' over there is another subject, and something I think we as a profession need to confront head on. In essence, the Australian system is saying that our courses do not 'come up to scratch' and that we are 'poor physiotherapists'. In my opinion, if their system is that far in advance of ours, then surely that could weed out those suitable from those unsuitable in their 'interview process' and not ask people who have been qualified for many years, to go back and study the areas of physiotherapy that are simply not relevant to their career path ?

Any thoughts or help ?

Thanks in anticipation
PF

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