Federal Government
Audiology Australia calls for policy changes to improve access to hearing care services
Audiology Australia is calling for Federal Government policy changes to improve access to hearing care services for more Australians. AudA...
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ADHA to run free cyber security webinar for allied health professionals
Allied Health Professions Association (AHPA) and the Australian Digital Health Agency have joined forces to help allied health professionals improve...
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All Hearing Services Program forms can now be completed digitally
The Department of Health and Aged Care has updated forms for Hearing Services Program (HSP) providers upgrading to digital format...
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Bill legislates My Health Record information being automatically shared by default
The Australian Parliament has passed a Bill on My Health Record information sharing so people’s key health information will automatically...
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AHPA report urges more funding for digital health transformation of allied health
An Allied Health Professions Australia survey has found the sector is ready for digital transformation, but ongoing policy and funding...
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People with Disability Australia calls for faster rollout of foundational supports
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is concerned that state and territory governments are delaying the rollout of foundational supports that...
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AHPA disappointed that allied health was overlooked in Gov campaign on healthcare careers
Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) is disappointed that the allied health workforce was overlooked in the first Australian Government advertising...
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Former psychologist Amanda Rishworth is new NDIS minister
South Australian politician Ms Amanda Rishworth, who previously worked as a psychologist, is the new minister for the National Disability...
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TGA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids but use in Australia awaits software update
The Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA) has approved Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 for use as hearing aids in Australia but its...
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Audiometrists seeking Ahpra registration if audiologists proceed; peak bodies concerned at exclusion
Australia’s health ministers have agreed in-principle to national Ahpra registration of audiologists but consultation continues, and audiometrists are now seeking...
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