When choosing a healthcare provider, it’s essential to ensure they are properly licensed and in good standing with the appropriate regulatory body. Verifying a provider’s license helps confirm their credentials, protects you from unqualified or fraudulent practitioners, and ensures they are accountable to professional standards. 

This article provides links to regulatory bodies in Australia so you can check your provider’s status with confidence. 

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is the national regulatory body that oversees most of the healthcare specialists in the country. Additionally, we have gathered some specialty-specific resources below.

National Regulatory Body

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Dental Specialties

Australian Dental Association

Mental Health Specialties

Psychology Board of Australia

Other Specialties

Association of Massage Therapists

Audiology Australia

Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Australian Chiropractors Association

Australian College of Nurse Practitioners

Australian Homoeopathic Association

Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association

Dietitians Australia

Occupational Therapy Australia

Optometry Board of Australia

Osteopathy Board of Australia