Resources
2022 Australia/New Zealand Allied Health Summit – Special illustration
This special illustration was commissioned during the 2022 Australia/New Zealand Allied Health Summit. This year's theme was demonstrating the value and utility of allied health care.
Allied Health Industry Reference Group – Summary of outcomes – 1 March 2022
The Allied Health Industry Reference Group (AHIRG) held its first meeting on 1 March 2022.
Allied Health Industry Reference Group – Summary of outcomes – 1 June 2022
This publication shows key information about the second meeting of the Allied Health Industry Reference Group. This includes important topics that were covered, points of discussion, and actions that we have agreed to.
Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group – Meeting summary – 16 June 2022
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the fourth meeting of the Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group (EAG), held on 16 June 2022.
Allied health workforce data gap analysis – issues paper
This issues paper outlines the findings and recommendations of the allied health workforce data gap analysis project. This Paper was completed by Health Policy Analysis, who were engaged by the Department of Health and Aged Care in 2021-22.
Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group – Meeting summary – 13 April 2022
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the third meeting of the Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group (EAG), held on 13 April 2022.
Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group – Meeting summary – 23 February 2022
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the second meeting of the Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group (EAG), held on 23 February 2022.
Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group – Meeting summary – 8 December 2021
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the first meeting of the Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group (EAG), held on 8 December 2021.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 19 October 2021
The communique is for the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability held on 19 October 2021.
Allied health multidisciplinary case conference – New Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items
This presentation is from the Allied Health Multidisciplinary Case Conferences webinar from the 7 October 2021. It provides an overview of the new MBS items for Allied Health case conferencing, which came into effect on 1 November 2021.
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.
AskMBS Advisory – Allied health services – Part A Chronic disease management
AskMBS answers questions from health professionals about the Medicare Benefits Schedule
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.
COVID Allied Health Package Information for Residential Aged Care Facilities
An information sheet on the new allied health program. Residential aged care facilities who have had 2 or more cases of COVID-19 (as of 23 October 2020) are eligible for an allied health group therapy program.
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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) allied health checklist for receptionists
A checklist for allied health receptionists to keep everyone safe from coronavirus (COVID-19)
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