Resources
National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability
This roadmap aims to address serious health inequities faced by people with intellectual disability. It outlines how we can create a health system where people with intellectual disability are valued, respected and have access to high quality, timely and comprehensive health care.
Australian Government response to National Rural Health Commissioner’s report on improving the access, quality and distribution of allied health services in rural and remote Australia
This is the Australian Government response to the former Commissioner, Emeritus Professor Paul Worley’s report. The response outlines the work that will be undertaken to improve the capacity, quality, and distribution of allied health services to meet the needs of rural and remote Australians.
Communique – Workshop on rural allied health service and learning consortia
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of a workshop on rural allied health service and learning consortia, held in Tasmania on 1 June 2021.
Allied Health professional resource for group therapy Borg scale
The Borg scale of perceived exertion lists exertion on a scale from easy to maximum effort. It can be used by Allied Health professionals in the Allied Health group therapy in Residential Aged Care Facilities program.
Allied Health group therapy program initial assessment resource
A form for Allied Health professionals in the Allied Health group therapy in Residential Aged Care Facilities program to record a person's medical history and mobility.
Health Care Homes (HCH) program cessation – FAQs for enrolled patients
This fact sheet set out how the HCH trial program delivers coordinated, team-based care around the needs and goals of the patient.
Health Care Homes (HCH) fact sheet for practices
The information in this fact sheet is provided to assist practices and patients to conclude participation in the Health Care Homes Program.
Conclusion of the Health Care Homes (HCH) program fact sheet for patients
The information in this fact sheet is intended to assist patients who are enrolled in the Health Care Homes program, which is ending on 30 June 2021.
Health Care Homes (HCH) program cessation – FAQs for participating practices
This fact sheet sets out how the HCH trial program delivers coordinated, team-based care around the needs and goals of the patient.
COVID-19 Allied Health Package Information for allied health professionals
An information sheet on the allied health group therapy program aimed at improving physical functioning of RACF residents.
Taskforce findings – Allied Health Reference Group report
This document summarises the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Taskforce’s recommendations in response to the Allied Health Reference Group report.
Post Consultation Report from the Allied Health Reference Group
Medicare Benefits Schedule Review Taskforce Findings Report from the Allied Health Reference Group.
COVID-19 response update for primary care and allied health practitioners – 3 February
This webinar on 3 February is part of a series for primary care and allied health practitioners on the COVID-19 response. The panel will provide key updates and answer participants’ questions.
Free Interpreting Service for Allied Health Professionals: Information Webinar
Some allied health professionals recently gained access to the Free Interpreting Services (FIS). The purpose of this webinar is to provide information on the program, why and how to use an interpreter and how to access the service.
National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People – Information webinar
This webinar provided information as part of our public consultation on the draft National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People.
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