MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS

The national organisation of Sports Podiatrists in Australia and New Zealand aims to provide professional development, and encourage clinical and research excellence.

AAPSM was associated with Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) from its beginning. This association has provided AAPSM members with career opportunities, participation and training, often towards selection for Olympic and Commonwealth Games international medical teams.

The Australian Hand Therapy Association Inc. (AHTA) is Australia's only professional association representing practitioners of hand therapy. AHTA provides support for its members through continuing education, professional development, networking and representation at state and national levels. AHTA also acts as a central referral point for doctors and members of the public seeking the services of Hand Therapists in specific geographic locations.

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is the peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients. The APA is a national organisation with non-autonomous state and territory branches and specialty subgroups.

The APA corporate structure is one of a company limited by guarantee. The organisation has more than 19 000 members and over 300 members in volunteer positions on committees or working parties. The APA is governed by a Board of Directors elected by representatives of all stakeholder groups within the Association.

The Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP) is the professional body representing sports physicians in both Australia and New Zealand. Sports physicians are committed to excellence in the practice of medicine as it applies to all aspects of physical activity. Safe and effective sporting performance at all levels is a major focus. Alongside this is the increasing recognition of the importance of exercise in the prevention and treatment of common and often serious medical conditions, such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and many cancers. Exercise does not replace traditional measures such as surgery, medication and rest in many of these conditions, but it can improve recovery and greatly improve long term outcomes.

https://www.acsep.org.au/

DAA is the peak body of dietetic and nutrition professionals providing strategic leadership in food and nutrition and advancing the professional interests of our members.

FIFA accredits established centres that have demonstrated their leadership in football medicine. Here, you will find a team of specialists from different fields working together to protect your health and wellbeing.

All centres have to undergo a strict selection process. Accreditation is granted for a period of five years during which all centres report annually on their activities.

Olympic Park was accredited as FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence in 2013.

Massage & Myotherapy Australia is a brand of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists Limited (AAMT). Formed in 2003 as the leading not-for-profit associating body for Massage, Remedial Massage and Myotherapy, spanning Australia nationwide with a membership of over 8,600 professionally qualified practitioners.

Occupational Therapy Australia is the professional association for occupational therapists. Our members are qualified occupational therapists employed throughout the public and private sectors. They provide health care, vocational rehabilitation, and consultancy to clients. Our mission is to provide member benefits through access to local professional support and resources and through opportunities to contribute to, and shape, professional excellence.

Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA) is Australia’s peak professional body for dietitians specialising in sports nutrition. Members help active Australians maximise their exercise goals with credible nutrition.

Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is Australia’s peak national umbrella body for the prevention of lifestyle diseases through sports medicine and sports science and injury prevention. Sports Medicine Australia is widely acknowledged internationally as the world’s leading multi-disciplinary sports medicine body.