Hi Vikki and Alicia,

It looks like there are so many of us in the the same boat. I too am a experienced physiotherapist (musculoskeletal) physiotherapist who qualified in SA and then lived in the UK for 10 years before immigrating to Perth in August 2012. I too have been considering my options of APC, BSc abbreviated or career change...so difficult. I would love to try and chat with either of you if you are in Perth.

Many thanks












Quote Originally Posted by VForster View Post
Hello Alicia,

I have just joined this forum wanting to ask the same question. I already live in Perth and am a UK qualified physio with 12 years postgrad experience, the last 8 of those in paediatrics (neuro mainly). I have looked into the registration process and been in contact with the Australian Physiotherapy Council. It really does seem like the only way to work here would be to do the 3 step exam which as a specialized therapist seems crazy - I graduated in 1994 and have no interest in working in any other specialism.

The only option for me seems to be the accelerated Physiotherapy degree course at Curtin University which will cost a lot of money and take 2 years. I can't imagine passing the written or clinical exams without further study as it is so long since I treated a patient in ITU or outpatients!! I have heard of several much more recent graduates failing the exam which costs over a thousand dollars. I really don't know what to do - I miss working and we may stay here permanently.

I will let you know if I find out anything new. I think the job opportunities are there as I contacted a couple of superintendents locally who would love to employ me! All the best with your plans.

Vikki.