The APA is an independent not-for-profit association dedicated to championing and protecting the rights and interests of patients, improving the patient experience and their health outcomes.
The APA’s main roles are providing patient advocacy, knowledge and support to all current and future patients in Australia. Our Core Patient Values define and drive our mission and action. Join Us, it’s free. You will receive access to valuable Patient Information and guidance or become a Volunteer and assist us to help others.
The APA is the voice of and for Australian patients. We canvas the needs and concerns of patients via our “Have Your Say” survey. This valuable input drives the campaigns and lobbying which we undertake on behalf of Australian patients. Tell us your thoughts. Have Your Say.
Hearing the patients voice and lived experience is important. “Have Your Say” and tell us what matters to you. Join one of our Campaigns and advocate for improvement and change. Join Us, it’s free. You can opt in to join things like market research or a drug trial. Get involved.
The APA provides valuable, authoritative Patient Information, resources and documents that assist patients, carers and advocates. Our ever growing library of patient information will allow you to gain knowledge and become empowered for a better patient experience.
Become a member, its free. Opt in to receive our newsletter or receive word of our activities and Events. Our members have access to important information not available to the general public. Recognise excellence and nominate your GP, Hospital or Pharmacist in APA’s Annual Awards.
The APA acts as a signpost organization that assists patients with direction and advice to best navigate the Australian Health Care system. We have a wide network of partners which are well placed to support patients with special issues or needs.
Contact Us via this web site or email to answer your questions or needs or call our Help Line for guidance and advice on who to ask, where to go or what to do. It could be about a medical condition, proposed treatment, a problem, complaint or suggestion. Your voice and needs are important.
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