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Allied health pricing in Support at Home should be based on client-attributable time
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Allied health pricing in Support at Home should be based on client-attributable time
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AHPA response to the Inquiry into Foundational and Disability Supports for children and young people in NSW
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AHPA response to the Inquiry into Foundational and Disability Supports for children and young people in NSW
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Growing Stronger Together: AHPA 2025 Annual General Meeting Update
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Growing Stronger Together: AHPA 2025 Annual General Meeting Update
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AHPA responds to National Aged Care Alliance Survey
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AHPA responds to National Aged Care Alliance Survey
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Submission to Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission on Cost Recovery Consultation Paper
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Submission to Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission on Cost Recovery Consultation Paper
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AHPA congratulates Prime Minister Albanese and the Labor Government on its re-election
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AHPA congratulates Prime Minister Albanese and the Labor Government on its re-election
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Submission: IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2025–26 Draft for Public Consultation (February 2025)
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Submission: IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2025–26 Draft for Public Consultation (February 2025)
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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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Submission: Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care for 2025 Progress Report on Implementation of Aged Care Royal Commission Recommendations
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Submission: Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care for 2025 Progress Report on Implementation of Aged Care Royal Commission Recommendations
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Submission: Department of Health and Aged Care on Aged Care Rules Release 3 (Relating to Provider Obligations) March
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Submission: Department of Health and Aged Care on Aged Care Rules Release 3 (Relating to Provider Obligations) March
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AHPA bemused by RACGP’s FOMO
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AHPA bemused by RACGP’s FOMO
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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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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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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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 Submission: Department of Health and Aged Care Residential Care Service List Consultation Discussion Paper (December 2024)
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 Submission: Department of Health and Aged Care Residential Care Service List Consultation Discussion Paper (December 2024)
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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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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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2024 AHPA Member Policy Symposium: Forging Connections Across the Policy and Practice DividE
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2024 AHPA Member Policy Symposium: Forging Connections Across the Policy and Practice DividE
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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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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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Minister Bill Shorten announces establishment of Independent Pricing Committee to review the NDIS
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Minister Bill Shorten announces establishment of Independent Pricing Committee to review the NDIS
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News, Announcement
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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RACGP calls for government incentives and training to boost allied health use of My Health Record
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RACGP calls for government incentives and training to boost allied health use of My Health Record
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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: 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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