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Federal Budget feels like Groundhog Day for allied health
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Federal Budget feels like Groundhog Day for allied health
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Media release
AHPA bemused by RACGP’s FOMO
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AHPA bemused by RACGP’s FOMO
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Media release
Submission: AHPA Response to the Draft National Allied Health Workforce Strategy Survey welcomes first ever strategy and calls for implementation funding
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Submission: AHPA Response to the Draft National Allied Health Workforce Strategy Survey welcomes first ever strategy and calls for implementation funding
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New survey report reveals Allied Health sector ready for digital transformation and urges further policy and funding commitment. 
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New survey report reveals Allied Health sector ready for digital transformation and urges further policy and funding commitment. 
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Media release
AHPA calls for greater recognition of allied health professionals from the Albanese Government
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AHPA calls for greater recognition of allied health professionals from the Albanese Government
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Media release
AHPA's pre-budget submission 2025–26 calls for targeted reforms
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AHPA's pre-budget submission 2025–26 calls for targeted reforms
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UPCOMING FREE WEBINAR: Cyber Security for your Practice
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UPCOMING FREE WEBINAR: Cyber Security for your Practice
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Webinar
Submission: Department of Health and Aged Care on Consultation Draft of Aged Care Rules 2024 (Service List)
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Submission: Department of Health and Aged Care on Consultation Draft of Aged Care Rules 2024 (Service List)
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Breathing new life into primary care – Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce: Scope of Practice Review Final Report released
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Breathing new life into primary care – Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce: Scope of Practice Review Final Report released
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Media release
In the media: Getting needs-based allied health care into residential aged care
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In the media: Getting needs-based allied health care into residential aged care
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Media
Submission: Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority on Pricing Approach for Support at Home Service List 2025–26 Consultation Paper
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Submission: Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority on Pricing Approach for Support at Home Service List 2025–26 Consultation Paper
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Submission
2024 AHPA Member Policy Symposium: Forging Connections Across the Policy and Practice Divid
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2024 AHPA Member Policy Symposium: Forging Connections Across the Policy and Practice Divid
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News
Submission: Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee on Aged Care Bill 2024 [Provisions]
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Submission: Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee on Aged Care Bill 2024 [Provisions]
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Submission
Amendment passed: Government to commission review of paid prac system ‘Within three years.’ 
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Amendment passed: Government to commission review of paid prac system ‘Within three years.’ 
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News
Allied Health Professions Day 2024
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Allied Health Professions Day 2024
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Media release
Position vacant: Independent Director (Voluntary)
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Position vacant: Independent Director (Voluntary)
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News
Changes to MBS items for chronic disease management postponed to July 2025
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Changes to MBS items for chronic disease management postponed to July 2025
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News
Submission: Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority on Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services 2025–26
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Submission: Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority on Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services 2025–26
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Submission: Department of Social Services Consultation on Draft Lists of NDIS Supports
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Submission: Department of Social Services Consultation on Draft Lists of NDIS Supports
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Submission: Consultation on Expanding the List of Health Professionals Eligible for Risk Equalisation of Private Health Insurance Benefits Under Chronic Disease Management Programs
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Submission: Consultation on Expanding the List of Health Professionals Eligible for Risk Equalisation of Private Health Insurance Benefits Under Chronic Disease Management Programs
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Joint Submission: Response to Star Ratings Evaluation Consultation Paper
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Joint Submission: Response to Star Ratings Evaluation Consultation Paper
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Submission: Second Submission to Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024
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Submission: Second Submission to Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024
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Submission: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Consultation on Draft Aged Care Quality Standards Guidance Resources
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Submission: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Consultation on Draft Aged Care Quality Standards Guidance Resources
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Submission: Scope of Practice Issues Paper Two response
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Submission: Scope of Practice Issues Paper Two response
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Submission to Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care for 2024 Progress Report on Implementation of Aged Care Royal Commission Recommendations
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Submission to Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care for 2024 Progress Report on Implementation of Aged Care Royal Commission Recommendations
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Submission to Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024
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Submission to Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024
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Submission
Working Better for Medicare Review: Consultation response
Consultation
Working Better for Medicare Review: Consultation response
Consultation
Consultation
Submission: NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce Consultation Process
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Submission: NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce Consultation Process
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Scope of Practice Review: Issues Paper One response
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Scope of Practice Review: Issues Paper One response
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Submission: National Disability Insurance Agency 2023-24 Annual Pricing review Consultation
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Submission: National Disability Insurance Agency 2023-24 Annual Pricing review Consultation
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