Welcome to the official website of Allied Health Professions Australia. Australia has more than 90,000 allied health professionals, who work alongside doctors and nurses to provide optimum health care for all Australians.

Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) is the national voice of allied health in Australia. Members of AHPA include Audiologists, Chiropractors, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Orthoptists, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Pharmacists, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Radiographers, Radiation Therapists, Social Workers, Sonographers and Speech Pathologists.

AHPA’s vision
To be a powerful influence in Government health policy and decision making through comprehensive recognition as the peak body for national allied health associations.

AHPA’s mission
Through effective representation of the allied health professions deliver high-quality, competent, informed advice to government and associated organisations consistent with the needs of the communities we serve.

The aim of this website to provide you with information regarding: the structure and role of AHPA; the current priorities and activities of AHPA; and contact details and links to the member organisations. Please click on any of the headings above to find out more information.