Members of the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia are appointed for three years by the All Australian Health Ministers. The functions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia include:
- registering Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health practitioners and students;
- developing standards, codes and guidelines for the profession;
- handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings;
- assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and
- approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.
Further information
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Type of Body
K. National Law Bodies
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
C. Other
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 7 111 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
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