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Self-Directed Learning
What is Self-Directed Learning?
AUSactive Registered Professionals may apply for CPDs for researching, reading, viewing and/ or listening to the following professional resources with appropriate learning within the Scope of Practice for AUSactive Professionals. Professional ...

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Membership Tiers
The registration framework for exercise, fitness and active health professionals is a system to establish standards for certification, training, and professional conduct of trainers, instructors, and other related professionals. Registration provides ...
What is an RTO?
Registered training organisations (RTOs) deliver nationally recognised training in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. To deliver this training, they need to be approved by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). RTOs are the ...
Insurance & Liability
What is Professional Indemnity Insurance? Professional Indemnity covers you for claims that arise when a third party (usually a client) alleges that your professional advice, design or service (as a PT/ fitness instructor) was negligent and caused ...
Leave of Absence
What is a Leave of Absence? AUSactive Registered Professionals wishing to temporarily cease their delivery of health/exercise services due to medical reasons are permitted to take a leave of absence from their accreditation/registration. AUSactive ...
Private Health Fund Rebates - FAQS
What you need to know Your clients can claim for personal training sessions, classes or gym memberships that are being used to manage or treat existing health conditions. Note that a referral from a doctor or allied health professional may be ...

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NEW Feature - CPR and First Aid automatically added to CPD diary for CPDs.
From December 6th 2024, we have a new Dashboard feature: when you add your First Aid and/or CPR Certificates to the Certification Summary section, this will automatically add your First Aid and/or CPR certificate directly into your CPD diary, adding ...
Getting Started in your AUSactive Dashboard
How to get started in your AUSactive Dashboard Make sure your contact details are up to date. Upload/update your profile picture. Make sure your CPR, First Aid and Insurance are up to date. Familiarise yourself with your new CPD diary.
Can I claim CPDs for First Aid and CPR?
You can obtain a maximum of 5 CPDs for First Aid and CPR certifications completed within the last 2 years. A First Aid/CPR certificate will give you 4 CPDs, and a CPR certificate alone is worth 1 CPD.
Do I need to register with the NDIS to provide Personal Training services?
You don’t need to register with the NDIS if you’re providing services to a person managing their own funding given to them by the NDIS for personal training. You will need to check with them if they are accessing a “Self- Managed Plan” before you can ...
Can I claim CPDs for working in the industry?
Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) no longer apply to professional practice beyond March 31st 2016. As part of our enhancement of the Professional Registration System, feedback from across the industry indicated a need for greater depth of ...

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