Allied health
Alternative labels
Podiatry
Speech pathology
Allied healthcare
Audiology
Description
Allied health therapies includes evidence-based services provided by university qualified practitioners with specialised expertise in preventing, diagnosing and treating a range of conditions and illnesses and are not part of the medical, dental or nursing professions.
Report
Hearing health outreach services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the Northern Territory
This report presents data on hearing health outreach services provided from 2012 to 2023 to First Nations children and young people in the Northern Territory. It finds that the Hearing Health Program is exceeding its service delivery targets, and promoting improved hearing health outcomes, although there is still a significant waiting list for services.
Survey Report
2025 AMA rural health issues survey report
This report outlines the results of a survey of 561 rural, regional and remote doctors. Respondents identified the top five most pressing policy priorities as rural hospitals; general practice; workforce; support for reskilling, upskilling and maintaining skills; and access to non-GP specialist services.
Journal article
Trends in retention and attrition in nine regulated health professions in Australia
This study finds that while the overall number of health practitioners has increased by almost 30% in ten years, replacement rates fluctuate and certain groups (such as males and older practitioners) are more likely to leave. It highlights burnout, lack of recognition and low job satisfaction as key drivers in leaving or considering leaving the...
Survey Report
Aged care worker survey 2024 report
The purpose of the Aged Care Worker Survey is to have a better understanding of how satisfied the aged care workforce is, what their working conditions are and how to attract and keep the right people working in aged care.
Report
Engagement summary: SARRAH and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
Focusing on two workforce development initiatives, this report explores the integration of allied health professionals with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. The findings reveal a complex landscape of health service provision, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for collaborative allied health projects.