Written by Dr Tegan Keogh (PhD - Audiology) IAA President

Independent Audiologists Australia (IAA) strongly believe in registration, via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), for ALL Audiologists, regardless of the workplace you work in. For over 15 years, IAA has lobbied and campaigned government for what we think is an important step in the quality assurance of our profession.

IAA cares about the standing of Audiologists within the community, and the way Audiologists are portrayed in the public eye, which is why in 2023 IAA was the only professional body to submit a request for registration at the National Health Ministers Meeting.

We care about ensuring that the public can receive quality care, in addition to the future of student Audiologists, and their positioning within the sector. Put simply, there are significant reasons why IAA continues to advocate for this important step which enhances our profession (for more about Ahpra, see this link: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/About-Ahpra.aspx )

Ahpra registration enhances:

1. Protection of title

According to Ahpra, in Australia, the titles of registered health professions are 'protected' by law... (continue reading)