The following is taken from the WCPT Quadrennial Report for the period 2003-2007

IPPA aims to support independent private practice worldwide, developing pathways for communication and disseminating information. It held its third International Conference in Melbourne, Australia in 2005 on the theme of “Innovate”, attracting delegates from nine member organisations. There were opportunities for delegates to discuss the problems that each faces in their increasingly competitive national marketplaces - building relationships in this way is showing benefits for member organisations, who are contacting each other more frequently for information and help. IPPA is now 10 years old, and now has 21 sections devoted to different areas of private practice. It recently published guidelines on the role of member organisations within IPPA. It has been promoting evidence based practice, in line with WCPT objectives, and encouraging the collection of data from clinical practice to build on the profession’s knowledge base.