Quick Links: Professional Associations

OT Australia
The peak professional body representing the interests of occupational therapists across the country.
Phone: 03 9415 2900
www.ausot.com.au

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
The national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia.
Phone: 03 9642 4899
www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
The peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients.
Phone: 03 9534 9400
www.apa.advsol.com.au

Australian Association of Social Workers
The professional representative body of social workers in Australia.
Phone: 02 6273 0199
www.aasw.asn.au

Audiological Society of Australia
The national professional body representing audiologists in Australia.
Phone: 03 9416 4606
www.audiology.asn.au

Optometrists Association Australia
The professional association representing optometrists in Australia.
Phone: 03 9663 6833
www.optometrists.asn.au

Australian Rheumatology Association
A representative body for practitioners working with people with musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions.
Phone: 02 9256 5458
www.rheumatology.org.au

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians
A diverse organisation responsible for training, educating and representing over 9,000 physicians and paediatricians in Australia and New Zealand.
Phone: 02 9256 5444
www.racp.edu.au

Australian Psychological Society
The largest professional association for psychologists in Australia.
Phone: 03 8662 3300
Free Call: 1800 333 497
www.psychology.org.au

Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association
The peak professional body representing orthotists and prosthetists within Australia. Promotes the training, education and professional status of orthotists and prosthetists throughout Australia.
Phone: 03 9878 7154
www.aopa.org.au

Australasian Podiatry Council
The national professional body representing podiatrists within the State Associations and Podiatry New Zealand.
www.apodc.com.au

Diversional Therapy Association of Australia
The national body promotes, fosters and advances the development of the profession of Diversional Therapy in Australia and internationally, and supports the State Member Associations.
www.diversionaltherapy.org.au

Australian Nursing Federation
The national union for nurses and the largest professional nursing organisation in Australia. The ANF's core business is the industrial and professional representation of nurses and nursing through the activities of a national office and branches in every State and Territory.
www.anf.org.au

National Nursing Organisation
A coalition of the Australian national nursing specialist organisations.
Phone: 03 9602 8500
www.anf.org.au/nno/

Royal College of Nursing Australia
The professional voice for nurses that speak out on health issues that affect nurses and the community.
Phone: 02 6283 3400
Freecall: 1800 061 660
www.rcna.org.au

Engineers Australia
The national forum for the advancement of engineering and the professional development of Engineers.
www.engineersaustralia.org.au

The Royal Australian Institute of Architects
A national body that keeps members abreast of the latest ideas, technology and trends in architecture by providing detailed advice including practice, law, cautionary and client notes, and co-ordinating an extensive CPD program at both national and state level.
Phone: 02 6121 2000
www.architecture.com.au

Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS)
Recognised nationally and internationally as the peak professional body representing Building Surveyors in Australia. Building Surveyors are responsible for making sure buildings are safe, energy efficient, accessible and meet all legal requirements.
Phone: 02 9476 6064
www.aibs.com.au