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Maintaining registration during extended leave

Are you about to take maternity or parental leave? Are you having a temporary change of career, taking a study break or moving overseas? This page outlines aspects of maintaining Ahpra registration such as CPD requirements and Recency of Practice which you will need to consider.

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