Should We Be Regulating the Disability Workforce?
The Australian aged care and disability support workforces include more than 500,000 workers, and of these approximately 280,000 identify as
One AHP’s Experience Of The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme
How do we define fulfilment as an allied health professional? Sometimes it can go beyond the clinical or academic facets
Who Owns Healthcare Work? The Complex Terrain of Professional Role Boundaries and “Who Does it Better?”
In December, 2023, the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and 60 Minutes ran stories condemning podiatric surgeons on the basis
Recruitment Concierge: Addressing Workforce Shortfalls For The Tasmanian Health Service?
Like the rest of Australia, Tasmania is challenged by healthcare workforce shortages and needs significant healthcare workforce growth. To address
Driving Innovation In Allied Health: From Permission Seeking To Owning Our Space
The world of healthcare is constantly evolving, driven by technological advances, research breakthroughs, and changing demographics. With these changes comes
Managing Finite Resources in Healthcare: The Illusion of Abundance and the Reality of Scarcity
I have been involved with several different health service organisations and one defining feature of those organisations is that there
Access To Allied Health Services For First Nations People In Australia
Allied health professionals (AHPs) can play a vital role in holistic care aimed at improving physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. Yet
Does Australia Need A National Approach To Advanced Practice In Allied Health?
Much like the rest of Australia, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) grapples with significant healthcare challenges, such as an aging
Empowering Allied Health Entrepreneurs – Online Course From The Allied Health Academy
The Allied Health Academy will be commencing its tailored ‘Empowering Allied Health Entrepreneurs’ program on July 27th. Aiming to bridge
Breaking Barriers: Tara Intarapanya’s Journey from Multidisciplinary AHA to AHANA Director
Tara Intarapanya is a senior Allied Health Assistant (AHA) based in the Northern Territory. She’s a co-founder of the Allied Health