Indigenous Allied Health Australia Information

Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is the National peak body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health professionals and students. As a peak body IAHA: - provides support and advocacy on behalf of Indigenous allied health professionals and students at the local, regional and national level. - builds strong leadership capacity across the allied health and Indigenous health sectors. - works closely with organisations, universities and other related sectors to improve health curricula, address allied health workforce issues, and promote allied health careers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. - provides expert advice to governments, allied health professional bodies, educational institutions and the health sector in relation to health policy and issues. - develops and maintains strong networks and connections to Indigenous communities to ensure IAHA core objectives are meeting their needs and aspirations. - works closely with the health sector and communities to improve access to allied health services.