AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
Government AdministrationVictoria, Australia1001-5000 Employees
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) acts as a national regulator responsible for implementing the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme across Australia, in collaboration with 15 National Boards. Operating under a nationally consistent legal framework, Ahpra oversees the regulation of health professions to protect the public interest, including registering practitioners who have appropriate training and qualifications to provide safe healthcare and investigating concerns about those who are registered. It is based in Melbourne, Victoria. Ahpra serves health practitioners and the public by maintaining a standardized registration process and enforcing professional standards across multiple health disciplines. In March 2026, Ahpra announced the National Scheme Strategy 2031, outlining a long-term plan for how the scheme will evolve.