Allied Health Assistants' National Association Ltd

05/08/2026

Six AHA workforce problems we are still trying to solve

The Allied Health Assistant workforce has changed enormously over recent decades. AHAs are now working across hospitals, rehabilitation, community health, aged care, disability and other settings. They support a growing range of allied health services and, in many workplaces, are indispensable members of the team.

And yet, many of the problems identified in research on the AHA workforce years ago will still sound very familiar to AHAs today. Here are six of them:

See full article here:
https://www.ahana.com.au/news-item/24361/six-aha-workforce-problems-we-are-still-trying-to-solve

27/07/2026

When Xavier Lyons made a spontaneous decision to enrol in the University of Southern Queensland’s (UniSQ) Associate Degree of Allied Health (ADAH), he didn't predict he would be stepping into the history books.

See full article here:
https://www.ahana.com.au/news-item/24221/making-history-xavier-lyons-named-inaugural-ahana-award-winner-and-first-unisq-allied-health-graduate

23/07/2026

Tune in to discover when delegation works best and how AHAs can strengthen your workforce.

Focus: Using an Allied Health Assistant appropriately instead of an Allied Health Professional, including when delegated tasks are safe, efficient and clinically suitable.

Themes:
Delegation versus direct provision of care.
Identifying tasks suitable for AHAs and those that require an AHP.
Scope, competency and supervision requirements.
Governance, risk and accountability in workforce planning.
How AHAs can extend access without replacing professional judgement.

Focus: Using an Allied Health Assistant appropriately instead of an...

21/07/2026

Have you seen our latest AHANA video: This session explores how artificial intelligence may support the AHA workforce in practical, responsible ways. It will look at emerging opportunities, workforce impact, care delivery, and how AI could help extend the role of AHAs across health and community settings.

Presenter: Yazz KrishnaThis session explores how artificial intel...

21/07/2026

https://www.ahana.com.au/eventdetails/39822/scope-boundaries-knowing-where-your-role-starts-and-ends

14/07/2026

https://www.ahana.com.au/eventdetails/39085/when-should-we-use-an-aha-instead-of-an-allied-health-professional

13/07/2026

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13/07/2026

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21/05/2026

Nominate. Recognise. Celebrate.

Allied Health Assistants are the backbone of high-quality care—driving outcomes, supporting teams, and making a real difference every single day.

Now is the time to shine a light on their impact.

🏆 AHA of the Year – Allied Health Awards
We’re calling on AHAs and allied health businesses to nominate your outstanding AHAs. Let’s recognise the dedication, skill and leadership within the AHA profession.

Whether they’ve transformed a service, gone above and beyond for patients, or strengthened your team—their work deserves to be seen.

https://www.alliedhealthawards.com/how-it-works

👉 Don’t let excellence go unnoticed. Submit your nomination today and help us celebrate the very best of our profession. Nominations close May 31, 2026.

We are AHAs, and we are essential.

29/04/2026

See our latest FAQ with Andy Richardson - understanding the scope of practice of an AHA

FAQ: Understanding the Scope of Practice of an AHA with Andy Richardson