Preparing Allied Health for a Connected Care Future
Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) is pleased to introduce the AHPA Digital Health Connection Project (the Connection Project), delivered in collaboration with the Australian Digital Health Agency.
This national initiative is focused on supporting allied health professionals and organisations to strengthen their digital capability and make better use of the digital health tools that underpin safe, connected care. The project aligns with the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan, released in December last year, and contributes to a coordinated, whole-of-sector approach to improving digital maturity across allied health.
The Connection Project will provide practical, allied health-specific support to build confidence and guide connection to core elements of the national digital health infrastructure, including Healthcare Identifiers, My Health Record, Provider Connect Australia, electronic prescribing, cyber security awareness and selecting fit-for-purpose clinical information systems.
Alongside building capability, the project will also help inform AHPA’s ongoing policy and engagement work. Improved understanding and use of digital health tools across the sector will support continuity of care and consumer experience and highlight the value of allied health contributions within the healthcare system.
Delivered by AHPA and shaped through consultation with our member organisations, the Connection Project reflects the diversity of allied health professions, practice settings and business models across Australia.
Over the coming months, allied health professionals can expect access to targeted resources, webinars and practical guidance to help them identify priorities and take achievable next steps in their digital health uplift journey.
To stay informed about upcoming activities, resources and insights, register for the AHPA Digital Digest, AHPA’s regular update on digital health and sector developments.
And don’t miss our upcoming introductory webinar The New Baseline: Why Digital Health Is Now Essential for Allied Health, on Wednesday 4 March, 5–6pm AEDT.
