AHPRA Compliance Hub
Every AHPRA compliance guide AHCRA publishes, organised in one place. Advertising, CPD, registration, mandatory reporting, profession-specific rules, and the emerging regulatory landscape around AI in healthcare.
Updated regularly by Justine Coupland, RN. AHCRA is an independent compliance support platform — we are not AHPRA and are not a government body.
Advertising & Marketing
AHPRA advertising guidelines sit under Section 133 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and carry penalties of up to $60,000 per breach. Cosmetic surgery and GP clinics are the most-complained-about categories — if you advertise online, these are the guides to read first.
AHPRA Advertising Guidelines — Complete 2026 Guide
The foundational guide — testimonials, before-and-afters, claims, social media, and penalties explained in plain English.
AHPRA Advertising Guidelines for Cosmetic Clinics
Cosmetic-specific advertising rules under the 2024 reforms, including cooling-off periods and patient assessment obligations.
AHPRA Advertising Guidelines for Dentists
Dental Board-specific advertising interpretations — outcome claims, specialist title use, and before-and-after imagery.
AHPRA Advertising Guidelines for Psychologists
Psychology Board rules on advertising, including claims about therapy outcomes and specialist endorsements.
AHPRA Advertising Guidelines for Allied Health
How the advertising rules apply across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, and other allied health professions.
AHPRA-Compliant Marketing for Healthcare
A practical marketing playbook for clinics that want to grow without triggering AHPRA complaints.
AHPRA Cosmetic Guidelines 2024
The 2024 cosmetic reforms explained — cooling-off periods, patient assessment, advertising restrictions, consent obligations.
CPD Requirements by Profession
Every AHPRA-registered profession has its own CPD registration standard set by its National Board. Requirements differ by profession, and audits are random — portfolios need to be contemporaneous, not reconstructed. These guides cover the specifics.
AHPRA CPD Framework — Complete Guide
The master overview of AHPRA's CPD framework, covering hours, activity categories, and portfolio requirements.
CPD Requirements — Complete 2026 Guide (All Professions)
Every profession's CPD hours and activity requirements in one place.
AHPRA CPD Hours by Profession
Quick reference table of minimum CPD hours for every AHPRA-registered profession.
AHPRA CPD Requirements for Nurses
NMBA-specific CPD requirements, including the 450 practice hours rule and interactive activity expectations.
AHPRA CPD Requirements for Dentists
Dental Board CPD — 60 hours over 3 years, peer review, and audit-ready portfolio structure.
AHPRA CPD Requirements for Psychologists
Psychology Board CPD — 30 hours per year and peer consultation requirements.
AHPRA CPD Requirements for Physiotherapists
Physiotherapy Board CPD — 30 hours per year, outcome measurement activities, and documentation.
AHPRA CPD Requirements for Pharmacists
Pharmacy Board CPD — 40 credits per year and how Group 1 vs Group 2 activities are weighted.
AHPRA CPD Requirements for Chiropractors
Chiropractic Board CPD — 25 hours per year with a required formal learning plan.
AHPRA CPD Changes for 2026
What has changed in the CPD standards across boards heading into 2026.
Registration & Mandatory Reporting
Registration standards govern who can practise and under what conditions. Mandatory reporting obligations apply to every registered practitioner and can be triggered by observing notifiable conduct in another practitioner. Getting these rules wrong has serious consequences.
AHPRA Registration Requirements — 2026
The current registration standards — criminal history, English language, insurance, recency of practice, and more.
AHPRA Mandatory Reporting Guide
The four categories of notifiable conduct, when to report, and the practical implications for treating practitioners.
AHPRA Complaints Review — What Clinics Need to Know
How AHPRA investigates complaints, typical timelines, and what practices should do if a complaint is received.
Compliance Tools & Software
Comparison guides to help you choose the right tools for AHPRA compliance — whether that is AHCRA, a competitor, a manual audit service, or a combination of platforms.
Best Healthcare Compliance Software in Australia (2026)
The comprehensive comparison of AHCRA, PracticeHub, Sentrient, CompliSpace, and Logiqc.
7 Best AHPRA Compliance Checker Alternatives
Free and paid options for auditing your clinic website against AHPRA advertising guidelines.
AHCRA vs PracticeHub (Avant)
Head-to-head comparison of AHCRA and Avant's PracticeHub — advertising vs operations compliance.
AHCRA vs Sentrient
AHCRA versus Sentrient for healthcare compliance — clinic scale vs enterprise scale.
AHCRA vs Ausmed (CPD)
AHCRA versus Ausmed for CPD training — compliance-focused vs clinical breadth.
Emerging Areas — AI & Digital Health
AI in healthcare is moving faster than regulation. AHPRA has published AI-specific guidance and is actively reviewing how existing rules apply to AI-assisted clinical decisions, AI-generated content, and digital health tools.
From reading to doing
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