Allied Health associations and resources

Allied Health Assistants National Association
Allied Health assistants Victoria
The allied health workforce is an essential component of Victoria’s health workforce
SARRAH - Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health
Member support enables SARRAH to deliver landmark projects such as establishing an evidence base for the economic impact of allied health interventions.
NED - Australia's National Equipment Database
NED links assistive technology users with allied health therapists, suppliers, and the thousands of equipment products available throughout Australia. We believe every assistive technology user in Australia needs to have the knowledge and tools to research, select and access the solutions they need, with confidence.

Australian Aphasia Association

Utah Neuro rehabilitation
Published July 14, 2020.
Dr. Judy Gooch, a rehabilitation doctor talks about aphasia, or difficulty communicating after a stroke or brain injury. She explains what it is and gives an overview of how to treat it. She also gives tips for communicating with a person with aphasia.

Technology to assist hearing
Published 31 July, 2012.
Here we show several devices that help with hearing loss, they include, telephone, TV and radio devices, and also devices which use light or vibration to alert you.

Exercise physiology as a means of health management

Nurse assistant

SydneyLHD
Meet Anne-Marie. She is an Assistant in Nursing at Balmain Hospital, and part of Sydney Local Health District's Aboriginal Traineeship Program. She says getting this job has changed her life.

Five Moments for Hand Hygiene : The "5 Moments for Hand Hygiene" are designed to minimise the risk of transmission of microorganisms between healthcare worker, the patient, and the environment

Video Clips:How Hospital Associated Infections Can Impact On A Person's Life And Family

Dietitians Association of Australia

Curtin University

Published on 15 Aug 2018

St. David's Center, Published on 6 Jun 2017
Meet Will, a 5-year-old boy whose teachers and parents noticed that he was struggling with everyday activities. After assessment, Will began occupational therapy services in June of 2016. Will had trouble with motor skills and sensory processing, which resulted in decreased coordination, balance, visual tracking, and strength. This video highlights snippets of assessments showing Will's progress at the beginning, middle, and end of his occupational therapy intervention. Will made progress through graduated play-based activities that addressed his differences in sensory and motor functions. Watch the results of Will’s hard work unfold over his 10 months at St. David’s Center.

Australian Physiotherapy Association (Published on 11 Oct 2015)

Lucy has a remarkable journey with physiotherapy. At birth, Lucy's parents were told she would never walk. As a result, physiotherapy became an integral component of her paediatric care, leading to a lifelong relationship with APA past president Melissa Locke, FACP - her physiotherapist from day one.