Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Ahpra

07/04/2026

The 2026 registration renewal for all nurses and midwives is now open. You have until 31 May to renew your registration.

Renew early and beat the rush. Renewing now means no disruption to your work, fewer reminders from us in your inbox and peace of mind you’re registered for another year. You’ll also beat any queues if you need to call Ahpra for help.

Log in to your Ahpra portal today: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Login.aspx

02/04/2026

Wishing you a safe and happy Easter break.

Please note that our customer service team will be unavailable on Good Friday through Easter Monday.

30/03/2026

29/03/2026

Happy National Doctors' Day from the Medical Board of Australia to you.

Thank you for the care you provide to your communities every day.

27/03/2026

A Queensland woman who worked as a nurse without registration has been fined $10,000 and ordered to pay $1,750 in legal costs after an investigation by Ahpra.

Read more: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/News/2026-03-26-Heavy-fine-for-lapsed-registration.aspx

26/03/2026

✅ Are you passionate about public safety and want to help shape the regulation of optometrists in Australia?

If so, applications are now open for registered optometrists to join the Optometry Board of Australia’s Registration and Notifications Committee.

Apply before 6 April: https://statutoryappointments.ahpra.gov.au/en/job/499812/appointment-to-the-registration-and-notifications-committee-optometry-board-of-australia

20/03/2026

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

It's a reminder to confront and call out racism in all its forms.

At Ahpra, we’re committed to eliminating racism from healthcare.

Because healthcare should be a place where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.

This year the Australian Human Rights Commission has featured an animated series called Still Becoming: Our Anti-Racist Future.

These stories centre lived experience, truth‑telling and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership in anti‑racism.

An important watch for everyone.

Centring First Nations truth-telling, sovereignty and self-determination is foundational to racial justice.

20/03/2026

Wishing you a happy Eid al-Fitr.

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18/03/2026

This National Close the Gap Day, Ahpra affirms its commitment to eliminating racism and ensuring culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

This is a time to reflect on the persistent health inequalities and reforms needed to achieve justice, equality and healing.

The next iteration of the National Scheme’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy 2031 continues this commitment, building on bold reforms from 2020–2025, ensuring cultural safety is central to everything we do.

Read the full Close the Gap report here: https://closethegap.org.au/ctg-annual-reports/

18/03/2026

Nursing and midwifery renewal for 2026 will open in April.

March is the perfect month to check you can access your Ahpra portal.

Checking early means we can resolve any issues well ahead of time, as wait times for service and support are at their lowest right now.

If you've changed or upgraded your mobile device, or changed or deleted your multifactor authentication (MFA) app, you will need to re-link your portal and device before you can log in.

If you can't re-link on your own, call Ahpra's Customer Service team on 1300 419 495 to get you reconnected quickly.

17/03/2026

We've launched a new five-year National Scheme Strategy.

As stewards of the National Scheme, Ahpra and the National Boards play a crucial role in ensuring Australians continue to have trust in our health system.

Our commitment to safety and quality is paramount.

This Strategy will guide the vital work of Ahpra and our National Scheme partners as we continue to protect the public and support health practitioners.

Read about our ambitious reform agenda on our website: https://bit.ly/4uA3b3P

16/03/2026

Ahpra and Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia have issued a joint statement.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Parwxe