Australian Professional Standards Authority

The Australian Professional Standards Authority (APSA) is an independent agency responsible for overseeing certain health and community service regulators across Australia. It ensures these regulators effectively maintain professional standards, protect public safety, and uphold confidence in their respective professions. APSA also manages the registration and accreditation processes, monitors compliance, and supports continuous improvement within regulated professions such as nursing, dentistry, and social work. Essentially, it helps ensure that professionals in these fields meet consistent standards to deliver safe and competent services to the community.