Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Ahpra

16/04/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴.

New data from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing shows an almost 30% decline in medicinal cannabis prescribing since new Ahpra guidelines were introduced in July — an early sign that the guidance is prompting some prescribers to take a closer look at their practices.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Q4Ek8P

15/04/2026

The Psychology Board of Australia is excited to launch public consultation for the Higher Degree Redesign Project.

Your insights and experiences will help inform the Board’s proposal for a single, shorter, more practical course of study to become a registered psychologist in Australia.

Have your say before 10 June: https://bit.ly/3qTyuHE

More information: https://bit.ly/4mDDZEp

14/04/2026

Are you thinking about using your super to pay for dental treatment?

Most dentists do the right thing, but if you're being told you must access your super to go ahead with treatment, this could be a red flag.

A good dentist will never say: ‘everyone uses their super for this.’ They will discuss all your options, not pressure you into one.

Learn more: https://www.dentalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines/Compassionate-release-of-super.aspx

14/04/2026

Do you want to use your experience to help improve our processes?

If you're a registered practitioner with lived experience of Ahpra's regulatory processes, a health consumer or patient advocate, we want to hear from you.

Apply for a position on Ahpra's Organisational Review Group for Incidents of Distress by 3 May: https://statutoryappointments.ahpra.gov.au/en/job/499853/appointment-to-ahpras-organisational-review-group-incidents-of-distress

10/04/2026

Around 100 health practitioners - most no longer practising - have had existing sexual misconduct findings added to our publicly searchable register.

This change strengthens transparency, helping patients make choices that feel safe and appropriate.

Read more: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/News/2026-04-10-Register-updated-under-landmark-reforms.aspx

07/04/2026

The 2026 registration renewal for all nurses and midwives is now open. You have until 31 May to renew your registration.

Renew early and beat the rush. Renewing now means no disruption to your work, fewer reminders from us in your inbox and peace of mind you’re registered for another year. You’ll also beat any queues if you need to call Ahpra for help.

Log in to your Ahpra portal today: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Login.aspx

02/04/2026

Wishing you a safe and happy Easter break.

Please note that our customer service team will be unavailable on Good Friday through Easter Monday.

30/03/2026

29/03/2026

Happy National Doctors' Day from the Medical Board of Australia to you.

Thank you for the care you provide to your communities every day.

27/03/2026

A Queensland woman who worked as a nurse without registration has been fined $10,000 and ordered to pay $1,750 in legal costs after an investigation by Ahpra.

Read more: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/News/2026-03-26-Heavy-fine-for-lapsed-registration.aspx

26/03/2026

✅ Are you passionate about public safety and want to help shape the regulation of optometrists in Australia?

If so, applications are now open for registered optometrists to join the Optometry Board of Australia’s Registration and Notifications Committee.

Apply before 6 April: https://statutoryappointments.ahpra.gov.au/en/job/499812/appointment-to-the-registration-and-notifications-committee-optometry-board-of-australia

20/03/2026

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

It's a reminder to confront and call out racism in all its forms.

At Ahpra, we’re committed to eliminating racism from healthcare.

Because healthcare should be a place where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.

This year the Australian Human Rights Commission has featured an animated series called Still Becoming: Our Anti-Racist Future.

These stories centre lived experience, truth‑telling and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership in anti‑racism.

An important watch for everyone.

Centring First Nations truth-telling, sovereignty and self-determination is foundational to racial justice.