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Below is a list of useful links for allied health.
Indigenous
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is an innovative internet resource that aims to inform practice and policy in Indigenous health by making research and other knowledge readily accessible.
Indigenous Allied Health Australia is the national peak body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health professionals and students.
NATSIHWA supports and represents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers (ATSIHW).
The national authority on comprehensive Aboriginal primary health care. . . painting you a picture of Aboriginal health in Aboriginal hands.
Government Departments
Allied Health Scholarships
Committed to supporting continuing professional development and providing our health professionals with attractive career progression opportunities.
These scholarships are for graduate students in specialty training programmes to enable them to travel interstate to complete components of their course work.
Scholarships are available to permanent full-time or part-time allied health clinicians employed and currently working in a rural located public health service, to assist with educational expenses directly associated with postgraduate study.
Rural Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarships are offered to students from a rural background undertaking 'entry-level' studies in allied health (leading to a degree that qualifies the student to practice.)...
Undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships administered by Country Health SA.
This site will take you to a range of scholarships and grants available to health professionals working in rural and remote Western Australia, or student health professionals committed to rural health.
Allied Health Professional Associations
The national voice for the allied health professions in Australia.
The national peak body for professional representation of Audiologists in Australia.
The national peak body for professional representation of Podiatrists in Australia and New Zealand.
The peak professional association representing Social Work in Australia.
Australia's peak health promotion body, the Australian Health Promotion Association is the only professional association in Australia specifically for people interested or involved in the practice, research and study of health promotion...
The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association is the national body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychologists in Australia.
The Australian Institute of Radiography is the peak body representing radiographers, radiation therapists and sonographers in Australia.
The Australian Orthopaedic Association is the peak professional body for advancing orthopaedics in Australia.
The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Inc. is the peak professional body representing orthotist/prosthetists in Australia.
The Australian Physiotherapy Association is the peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients.
The largest professional association for psychologists in Australia.
The Dietitians Association of Australia is the peak body of dietetic and nutrition professionals providing strategic leadership in food and nutrition through empowerment, advocacy, education, accreditation and communication.
The peak professional organisation committed to promoting and representing exercise and sports science practitioners.
Occupational Therapy Australia is the professional association for occupational therapists.
Orthoptics Australia is a national organisation representing members in all states of Australia, as well as New Zealand, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Paramedics Australasia is the national professional association representing practitioners who provide paramedic services to the community.
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is the peak national professional pharmacy organisation representing Australia's 28,000 pharmacists working in all sectors and across all locations...
Speech Pathology Australia is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is the national peak body representing community pharmacy.
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) is the national professional organisation for over 3,000 pharmacists, pharmacists in training, pharmacy technicians and associates working across Australia's health system...
Oral Health Professional Associations
The Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists' Association is the national peak body representing dental therapists and oral health therapists...
Information and Resources
A free web resource dedicated to Australian Indigenous health for people working in the area of Indigenous health with a view to improving health outcomes and 'closing the gap'...
Bipolar disorder is a mental condition that causes a person to fluctuate between mania and depression. It is characterised by unusual shifts in mood and energy levels. Bipolar disorder is also sometimes called 'manic-depressive illness'...
A personally controlled eHealth record is a secure online summary of your health information. You control what goes into it and who is allowed to access it.
A free web resource discussing gender equality in education and the workplace. How to address gender bias, challenges with child care, lack of workplace flexibility and inequity in pay.
A global initiative in improving the quality and safety of allied health care.
Medicare Australia provides a list of resources and information for Health Care Professionals.
MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men on 1300 78 99 78 24 hours a day.
The National Rural Women's Coalition has launched the Weather the Storm Kit which has been designed to support women prepare for disasters and emergencies...
NARHLS has been established to support nurses, midwives and eligible allied health professionals in rural and regional Australia to get away to do the professional development and training they need to continue their vital work.
OurHealth, OurCommunity, a website hosted by the Consumers Health Forum of Australia - the independent national organisation representing the interests of Australian health consumers.
Information and resources now available for families, community groups, schools and health workers nationally - so everyone can benefit from this exceptional program looking at Conductive Hearing Loss due to Otitis media.
Applications for the Master of Physiotherapy are open from September each year to close in May.
Primary Health Care
The Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity (CPHCE) is a university research centre located within the Faculty of Medicine, University of NSW.
The National Primary Health Care Partnership aims to provide an advocacy body and communications platform for the Australian Primary Health Care sector.
Generating, managing and sharing information and knowledge about Australian primary health care.
Education and Support
The Australian Psychological Society online training program has been designed to provide allied health professionals with the skills and knowledge to work effectively with people at risk of suicide or serious self-harm.
ARHEN is the peak body for 11 University Departments of Rural Heath which are located in every State and the Northern Territory.
This is an online Aboriginal Cultural Orientation package that is designed for health professionals, health service students and people working in various health care settings.
HETI supports and promotes coordinated education and training across NSW health.
LifeTec is focused on providing its clients with free specialist information and advice from health professionals to maximise independence and safety.
Ultrasound Training Solutions offer a range of courses that cater to a number of specialist applications.
Funded under the national PHCRED Strategy, the VicPHCRED is a partnership of four Victorian university departments.
Other Relevant Organisations
The Climate and Health Alliance is an alliance of stakeholders in the health sector who wish to see the threat of climate change addressed through prompt policy action.
Consumer Health Forum is the peak organisation providing leadership in representing the interests of Australian healthcare consumers.
Country Women's Association aims to improve the conditions for women and children and make their life better for families, especially those living in rural and remote Australia...
The core business of CRANA+ is to educate, support and advocate for all health professionals working in the remote sector of Australia.
Guide Dogs Australia train people with impaired vision to use canes, canines and electronic aids to improve their mobility, independence and safety.
The National Rural Health Alliance is Australia's peak non-government organisation for rural and remote health...
Workforce
Rural Health Workforce Australia is a national non-government organisation. It supports and represents the seven Rural Workforce Agencies that operate in each State and Northern Territory of Australia.