Physiotherapists are legally required to inform the Board of name changes (for example, through marriage) and address changes.
From The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 section 141(2) Within one month after a health practitioner changes his or her name, the practitioner must give the registrar of the responsible authority written notice of the practitioner's new name.
A PDF template for your letter of notification of a Change of Address can be found here. A PDF template for your letter of notification of a Change of Name can be found here.
Notes:
- You can notify the Board of a Change of Address by mail or fax (contact the Secretariat). Phone and email changes will not be accepted.
- Change of Name can only be made by sending the letter and supporting documents by mail. Phone, fax and email notification will not be accepted.
- Please make sure you sign the notification.
- If you choose not to use the template provided, note that that you will need to supply your complete name and address, and sign the letter.
For name changes also send one of the following:
- Certified copy of relevant document (for example, marriage certificate)
- Statutory declaration
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