The Australian Allied Health Leadership Forum was established in 2013 as a collaboration between allied health organisations working together on issues of national importance to the allied health workforce and access for the Australian public. The Alliance’s membership includes Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA), Services for Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH), and the Australian Council of Deans of Health Sciences and AHPA. National Allied Health Advisors Committee (NAHAC) holds observer status.
AHPA is a member of the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) through our AHPA Rural and Remote Committee (AHPARR). The NRHA consists of a number of national organisations working to improve the health and wellbeing of the 7 million Australians living in rural and remote areas.
Members of NRHA represent consumer groups, health professional organisations, service providers, health educators and the Indigenous health sector.
The National Aged Care Alliance (NACA) comprises 52 national organisations in aged care, representing consumer groups, providers, unions and health professionals, working together to determine a more positive future for aged care in Australia. Alliance members are concerned about the adequacy of aged care funding and the future sustainability of services
The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) represents the interests of Australian healthcare consumers. CHF advocates for safe, quality, timely healthcare for all Australians, supported by accessible health information and systems. CHF member organisations reach thousands of Australian health consumers across a wide range of health interests and health system experiences.
AHPA is an Affiliate Member of the Australian Patients Association (APA). The APA is dedicated to championing and protecting the rights and interests of patients, improving the patient experience and their health outcomes. They do this by providing patient advocacy, knowledge and support to consumers.
AHPA is a non voting member of Mental Health Australia (MHA). Mental Health Australia represents and promotes the interests of the Australian mental health sector and aims to promote mentally healthy communities committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.