
What is an AHA for? Two competing ideas that still shape the workforce
We often talk about the Allied Health Assistant workforce as though it represents a single
The Allied Health Assistants’ National Association (AHANA) is a national network and advocacy voice for Allied Health Assistants in Australia, but also providing global connections for other support workers.
We connect AHAs with one another and with the people who employ, educate and work alongside them. We want AHA experience to inform the decisions that shape the workforce.
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We often talk about the Allied Health Assistant workforce as though it represents a single

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