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Survey to help researchers understand experiences and needs in providing care and rehabilitation following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

25 February 2025

AHAs, researchers are seeking your help as part of an Australian-wide project, ‘Implementing Evidence-Based Care for Cognitive and Psychosocial Consequences of Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)’.

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

18 February 2025

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.

AHANA Leadership Updates: 2025 Changes to Board and Committees

31 January 2025

Following on from AHANA's Annual General Meeting in November 2024, there have been several changes to membership of the AHANA Board and Committees. Chair, Andy Richardson, writes an open letter thanking retiring Board and Committee members for their service and warmly welcoming new members.

Meet Corrie Ramsay: 2024 AHA of the Year (Australian Allied Health Awards) and New AHANA Board member

23 January 2025

Corrie Ramsay, awarded AHA of the Year at the 2024 Australian Allied Health Awards, sat down with Nerida Volker (AHANA Board member until November 2024), last year for a wide-ranging chat covering the Award, her career journey, what she loves about her job, and her future career aspirations.

Recognition of Leisure and Health Qualifications for AHANA Membership

17 December 2024

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.

Introducing Kylie Saccotelli: Allied Health Assistant Workforce Advisor and new Standards, Education and Professional Development Committee member

17 December 2024

An interview with Kylie Saccotelli, new member of AHANA's Standards, Education and Professional Development Committee, on her role as Allied Health Assistant Workforce Advisor in the WISER team at Monash Health, her career pathway into that role, and her perspective on the importance and future of the AHA workforce.

Can Self-Employed Allied Health Assistants Safely be Delegated Tasks by Allied Health Professionals?

16 December 2024

One of the most common questions AHANA (Allied Health Assistant National Association) receives is whether self-employed allied health assistants (AHAs) who operate as sole traders under their own ABN can safely work under delegation from allied health professionals (AHPs). This article clarifies this issue by addressing key definitions, the relationship between employment and clinical governance, and the role of insurance in ensuring safety and accountability.

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