Allied Health Assistants' National Association Ltd

3 Tips for High-Impact Telehealth Sessions

08 May 2026

As an AHA, you are often the link between the therapy plan and everyday follow-through. Whether you are working under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Speech Pathologist, your role in facilitating a telehealth session can make a real difference to participant engagement, consistency, and outcomes. Of course, we’ve all had those moments where the Wi-Fi drops out, the participant loses focus, or the session setup just is not quite right.

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Can You Employ an Allied Health Assistant Without Formal Qualifications?

07 May 2026

The short answer is yes—but there are important responsibilities and safeguards that every employer and practitioner needs to understand. This article explains how Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) fit within the current Australian workforce, what AHANA does, and how to ensure safe, high-quality practice when employing or working as an AHA.

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A Day in the Life of an AHA: Sub-acute Inpatient Rehabilitation working under Physiotherapy

30 April 2026

Andrew Richardson is a practising Allied Health Assistant who balances sub-acute rehabilitation with a senior leadership role as a Profession Lead for Canberra Health Services. Operating at the intersection of hands-on patient therapy and workforce governance, he plays a pivotal role in advocating for the Allied Health Assistant workforce across ACT.

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A Day in the Life of a Mobile AHA

15 April 2026

Nurturing Hands Allied Health P/L founder Deb Agnew-Riddell outlines what a typical day of a mobile Allied Health Assistant looks like.

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Are You Getting the Delegation You Deserve?

14 April 2026

New research maps out what good delegation actually looks like — and what it means for AHAs, employers and supervisors.

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Q&A With AHANA Committee Member Skye Strange

08 April 2026

Skye Strange is an Allied Health Assistant and the founder of Therapy 2 Thrive Solutions. She talks about her decade-long journey as an Allied Health Assistant, and her work leading a multidisciplinary team. She also discusses her efforts as an AHANA committee member, advocating for accessible professional development, peer support, and greater recognition for AHAs.

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Why AHAs are a big part of the enabling health and care systems Australia needs, now and in the future

02 April 2026

Your everyday experience may be more influential than you think. Members know AHANA exists to support Allied Health Assistants (AHAs), and that we engage government and industry to advocate for AHAs professionally.

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Practising Members: Are you making the most of your membership?

11 March 2026

AHANA members already know the value of their membership, in highlighting their commitment to the highest standards of allied health assistant practise, but most have yet to unlock the full benefits.

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AHANA: The National Home for Allied Health Assistants

01 March 2026

In Australia, the allied health assistant (AHA) workforce is essential, yet often invisible. These professionals work across our most critical systems — health, aged care, disability, education, justice — but have historically lacked professional identity, recognition, or regulation. Enter AHANA: the Allied Health Assistant National Association, Australia’s first self-regulating body dedicated exclusively to AHAs.

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FREE access to Allied Health Assistant CPD for AHANA Practising and Student Members (Limited Time Offer)

01 January 2026

New Practising and Student Members who join AHANA before 30 June 2025 are, along with current Practising and Student Members, eligible for FREE access to Continuing Professional Development through The Allied Health Academy's AHA CPD Community of Practice to 30 June 2026.

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Recognition of Leisure and Health Qualifications for AHANA Membership

17 December 2025

The registered training associated with the Certificate IV and Diploma of Leisure and Health results in the “attainment of competencies equivalent or similar to those attained” by completing the Certificate III or above in Allied Health Assistance., making holders of those qualifications immediately eligible for AHANA Practising Member (General) membership on the basis of equivalency. AHANA welcomes this new cohort of prospective members and the opportunity to continue serving the AHA workforce and the broader community through the promotion of the safe and effective use of AHA services.

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AHAs in the spotlight on "Private Practice Made Perfect" podcast

29 November 2025

Ben Turnbull, CEO of AHANA, sat down to talk with Cathy Love (NACRE Consulting) for episode 209 of the Private Practice Made Perfect podcast.

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Pay & Conditions: Understanding employment & contracting

11 May 2026

Informal monthly drop-in sessions for Allied Health Assistants to connect, share experiences, and discuss common challenges in the AHA role. Peer-led, discussion-based, and open to all AHANA members. This session is about how pay, conditions, and different employment or contracting arrangements actually work in day-to-day practice, and what to think about before agreeing to them.

The future of AHA work with AI, workforce augmentation, care between appointments, privacy-compliant data use, and national workforce impact

20 May 2026

This session explores how artificial intelligence may support and extend the work of Allied Health Assistants, with a practical focus on workforce impact, care delivery, and the future of allied health.

International Dementia Conference 2026

04 June 2026

Early bird registrations are now open for the International Dementia Conference 2026, offering a valuable opportunity to secure your place at one of the leading events dedicated to advancing dementia care and research.

How Can AHAs Safely Work Under the NDIS?

17 June 2026

This session explores one of the most common questions AHANA receives: How Can Allied Health Assistants Safely Work Under the NDIS? Covering AHA roles within NDIS services, supervision strategies, professional boundaries, and documentation requirements for quality service delivery.

When Should We Use an AHA Instead of an Allied Health Professional?

15 July 2026

This session explores when an Allied Health Assistant is the most appropriate workforce choice, and when direct care from an Allied Health Professional is needed. It covers delegation, scope, supervision, and safe workforce planning to support effective service delivery.

What Does “Supervision” Actually Mean in Allied Health Assistance?

19 August 2026

This session explores what supervision means in practice for Allied Health Assistants, including roles, responsibilities, communication, and accountability. It will help clarify how effective supervision supports safe, confident, and well-governed AHA practice.