Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA)

• Reach:

  National

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Category:

  Non-government

Description

Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is the peak body in Australia representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health professionals and students.

As a peak body IAHA:

• provides support and advocacy on behalf of Indigenous allied health professionals and students at the local, regional and national level
• builds strong leadership capacity across the allied health and Indigenous health sectors
• works closely with organisations, universities and other related sectors to improve health curricula, address allied health workforce issues, and promote allied health careers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• provides expert advice to governments, allied health professional bodies, educational institutions and the health sector in relation to health policy and issues
• develops and maintains strong networks and connections to Indigenous communities to ensure IAHA core objectives are meeting their needs and aspirations
• works closely with the health sector and communities to improve access to allied health services.

IAHA has been incorporated since June 2009.

Contacts

Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA)
6B Thesiger Court
PO Box 323
Deakin West ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6285 1010
Fax: (02) 6260 5581
Email: admin@indigenousalliedhealth.com.au

Links

• View website: Indigenous Allied Health Australia