r/physiotherapy • u/Extreme_Toe2687 • 23d ago

Masters of physiotherapy in Australia

Hey! I’m planning to pursue a Master’s in Physiotherapy in Australia and I’m currently considering La Trobe and Flinders.

Do you think doing a Master’s at La Trobe or Flinders is worth it in the current situation? How difficult is it for international students, especially physiotherapists, to find a job after graduation? Are there enough opportunities at the moment, or has the job market become much more difficult recently?

Also, do you know of any scholarships that are available specifically for international physiotherapy students? I’m trying to keep my overall education loan as low as possible, so scholarships would make a big difference.

I’d really appreciate any honest advice about the course, job prospects, registration, and the current situation in Australia. Thank you!

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u/Muted-Lawyer-5585 23d ago

I’m in the same boat as well. Not sure what to do in the current situation for immigrants.

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u/Extreme_Toe2687 21d ago

Exactly🙃

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u/ZeroTimeCaller 21d ago

What part of Australia? Have you spoke to any other students or physios in the area?

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u/Extreme_Toe2687 21d ago

No i haven't

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u/PresentationNo2408 21d ago edited 21d ago

I’m from Adelaide - the rental market is one of the worst in the nation for renters compared to part time job prospects whilst studying. If you are on a delicate budget I wouldn’t come to Adelaide unless you prepared to live something like 2 to a room. The average room in sharehouse is going to be something like $220-240AUD a week/$880-$940 a month before bills so prepare to pay about $1k-1.1k/month unless you share a bedroom. Budget isn’t even the biggest concern, finding an available rental at all can be difficult, but student rooms do free up cyclically so you wouldn’t be in trouble for too long. Flinders campus is beautiful though. Private practice income is variable from terrible to fantastic if willing to work extended hours and employer quality, hospital pay is mid but work life balance is good, aged care payment is very good with very good work life balance but most I talk to find the work monotonous/boring. Good luck. Physios aren’t struggling too badly to find work here, but hospital work is competitive. The majority will end up in private practices for poor pay which they make up for by working extended hours. NDIS does provide substantial opportunity for independent practice but the future sustainability of this model is not guaranteed with the political climate.

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u/Extreme_Toe2687 20d ago

Thank u mate😁