About Us

Members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia are appointed for three years by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. 

Functions of the Board

The functions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia include:

• developing standards, codes and guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice
• approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.
• registering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health practitioners and students
• handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings  

Our functions are supported by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). For information about legislation governing our operations see AHPRA's Legislation and Publications pages.

Contact the Board

Postal address:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia
G.P.O. Box 9958
Melbourne VIC 3001

You can use the online enquiry form to contact the board.