Cultural safety module one: Introducing the cultural safety and cultural competence standard

This is the first of four modules that guide Aotearoa physiotherapists through the Physiotherapy Board te Poari Cultural safety and cultural competence standard which came into force on 1 May 2026.

Reading (or watching or listening where applicable) to these resources counts towards professional development goals.

1. Read the Cultural safety and cultural competence standard

Cultural safety and cultural competence standard

2. Watch the webinar The Cultural safety and cultural competence standard 

Webinar: The new Cultural safety and cultural competence standard

Module two: Physiotherapists discuss cultural safety, competence and responsiveness