About the Board

The Physiotherapists' Registration Board is a statutory authority responsible for the administration of the Physiotherapists Act 2005.

Click here to view the Physiotherapists Act 2005

Click here to view the Physiotherapists Regulations 2006

The Physiotherapists Act is an Act of parliament proclaimed in 2005 for the primary purpose of protecting the public of Western Australia, and falls under the portfolio of the Minister of Health.

The primary functions of the Board are:

• registration of physiotherapists;
• investigation of complaints received from members of the public against registered physiotherapists;
• investigation of complaints received concerning non-registered persons practising physiotherapy; and 
• regulation of advertising by physiotherapists, including use of qualifications, titles and practice names.

The Act provides the Board with the power to warn, fine and de-register physiotherapists. The Board may also prosecute members of the public who may be in breach of the provisions of the Act and Regulations. Where matters relate to criminal activity or affect other registration boards, the Board may refer those matters to the respective authority. The Board is required to inform the Office of Health Review of any complaints received against registered physiotherapists.