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Allied Health: Other useful links

Bringing together all the electronic resources relating to Allied Health

Professional Associations

Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) is the recognised national voice for allied health professions in Australia, representing and advocating for the role of allied health professionals in health, aged care, disability, education and all systems where allied health services have a role.  

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The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is the professional body for social workers.  AASW sets benchmarks for professional education and practice in social work and has a stron voice on matters of social justice, human rights and issues that impact upon the quality of life of all Australians.

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The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APPA) is the peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapist and their patients.  We are committed to professional excellence and career success for our members, which translates into better patient outcomes and improved health conditions for all Australians.  

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The Australian Dental Association is the peak national body for dentists.ADA is a voluntary member organisation with branches in every state and territory.

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The Australian Health Promotion Association is the only professional association specifically for people interested or involved in the practice, policy, research and study of health promotion.

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Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) is the peak professional body representing the interests of OTs across Australia. We enable lifelong learning, promote the future of OT and foster evidence-based practice. We exist to support OTs throughout their career.

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Speech Pathology Australia is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia. Speech pathologists are university trained allied health professionals with expertise in the assessment and treatment of communication and/or swallowing difficulties.

Other Useful Links

Allied Health Support Services is a supportive community and directory of databases full of all things relevant to the Allied Health professional…  Stay connected, keep up with the latest, chat, support, step outside your comfort zone and your own profession!

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Allied Health workforce

Health.vic provides information for the Victorian healthcare sector and businesses about planning, policy development, funding and regulation. These include public health services, public hospitals and external organisations that deliver health, mental health and aged care services in metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.  The Allied Health Workforce pages provide information across all areas - Supervision, Leadership, Governance, Research and more.

Dietitian Connection is designed to be the one stop shop for busy nutrition professionals for evidence based nutrition information, handy resources, exciting job opportunities, upcoming events, new products, latest news and more.

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The International Centre for Allied Health Evidence (iCAHL) works locally, nationally and globally to create new knowledge and translate evidence into safe, quality health care.  iCAHE provides a wide range of tools, services and resources to support health practitioners, service managers, policy makers, consumer representatives and researchers translate evidence into policy and practice.

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SARRAH, established in 1995, is a grassroots’ organisation advocating on behalf of rural and remote Australian communities in order for them to have access to allied health services which support equitable and sustainable health and well-being.