As an accredited continuing professional development (CPD) home, ANZCA is required to embed CAPE requirements across its CPD program.
CAPE is a framework of four key principles that are integrated into CPD for all registered health practitioners in Australia:
- Culturally safe practice (C)
- Addressing health inequities (A)
- Professionalism (P)
- Ethics (E)
These principles are aligned with Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia.
As of 1 January 2026, Fellows and CPD participants are required to attribute at least one CPD activity in each domain annually:
- Addressing health inequities (A) – This is learning that focuses on recognising and addressing the social determinants of health that can lead to disparities in health outcomes for different population groups.
- Professionalism (P) - This is learning that covers the expected standards of behaviour, conduct, and ethical decision-making for health practitioners.
- Ethical practice (E) - This is learning that encompasses the moral principles that guide healthcare practice, including issues like confidentiality, informed consent, and professional boundaries.
There will be no minimum number of hours to be completed for each domain area. The total number of CPD hours (50 hours) and completion of the mandatory cultural safety (C) component remains unchanged from prior years. It is possible for one activity to fulfill multiple APE domains.
A new domain labelling system will be introduced into the CPD Portfolio and CPD App from 1 January 2026 to allow CPD participants to attribute their CPD activities to the CAPE domains.
To support fellows and CPD participants with these requirements:
- The CPD Standard has been updated.
- The CPD Portfolio and CPD App have been updated so fellows and CPD participants can select A, P or E to attribute the activity to one of these domains (as of 1 January 2026).
- Library resource CPD guides have been updated with additional CAPE information and resourcing, alongside FAQ webpages.
Additional information and resourcing concerning CAPE can be found on the the ANZCA & FPM CPD Program resources guide.