Advocacy

The Aged Care Taskforce (the Taskforce) released the Final report of the Aged Care Taskforce in mid-March 2024. This report proposes recommendations “to support an aged care system that is sustainable, fair and facilitates greater innovation in the sector.”

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed about the association's ongoing initiatives and efforts, the team is pleased to share with you the latest developments in our Policy and Advocacy work for 2025.

AHPA brief to the Minister of Aged Care on key issues for allied health

AHPA is seeking feedback from allied health professionals on their experiences supporting patients with long COVID or repeated COVID infections

We recently responded to the open consultation on developing professional capabilities. The consultation gave us the opportunity to comment on the period in which documents are reviewed to ensure their currency, the way in which Ahpra conducts consultation processes and the opportunity for shared professional capabilities across all healthcare professions.

Overview of the 2023 Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) Member Policy Symposium in Melbourne, Victoria.

Osteopathy Australia has provided feedback to the Department of Health and Aged Care on the revised aged care quality standards

Osteopathy Australia's submission to SIRA NSW for the consultation on the Draft Guidelines for the Provision of Relevant Services (Health and Related Services)