Links

 Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing: www.health.gov.au

Read more about the Australian Government’s National Health and Hospital Network Reform agenda below:
A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia’s Future – Delivering better health and better hospitals

Organisations and Associations supporting NAHRLS and health professionals in rural & remote Australia:

CRANAplus
CRANAplus is dedicated to the development and delivery of safe, high quality primary healthcare to remote and isolated areas of Australia through the education and support of remote health practitioners and advocacy for the issues affecting them and the people in their care. Visit: www.crana.org.au

CRANAplus Bush Support Line  1800 805 391
The Bush Support Line is a free 24-hour telephone and support service staffed by psychologists with rural and remote experience. CRANAplus staff understand the realities of isolation and a remote lifestyle.  They can offer practical coping strategies and survival tips to prevent burnout and other concerns before they become a crisis.

SARRAH - Services for Australian Rural & Remote Allied Health
SARRAH’s primary objective is to advocate for, develop and provide services to enable Allied Health Professionals who live and work in rural and remote areas of Australia to confidently and competently carry out their professional duties in providing a variety of health services. Visit: www.sarrah.org.au 

NRHA - National Rural Health Alliance
The NRHA's vision is equivalent health and well-being in rural, regional and remote Australia by the year 2020.The NRHA works collaboratively to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Australia’s rural and remote areas. Visit: www.ruralhealth.org.au

RHWA - Rural Health Workforce Australia
Rural Health Workforce Australia (RHWA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making primary health care more accessible for communities in rural and remote Australia. Visit: www.rhwa.org.au

HWA - Health Workforce Australia
HWA is an initiative of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). It was established to meet the future challenges of providing a health workforce that responds to the needs of the Australian Community. Visit: www.hwa.gov.au

CATSIN - Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses
Visit: www.indiginet.com.au/catsin/

IAHA - Indigenous Allied Health Australia
Indigenous Allied Health Australia is the peak allied health body for Indigenous people in Australia. IAHA's vision is to achieve the same quality of health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Visit: www.indigenousalliedhealth.com.au

RCNA - Royal College of Nursing
Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) is Australia’s peak professional nursing organisation. Visit: www.rcna.org.au

The Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme: Continuing Professional Development (NAHSSS CPD) is funded by Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and managed by the RCNA. The scheme supports nurses and midwives to undertake continuing professional education activities, short courses and conferences. To find our more about this scheme visit: www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/nahssscpd

Australian College of Midwives
The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) is a national, not-for-profit organisation that serves as the peak professional body for midwives in Australia.Visit: www.midwives.org.au

APNA - Australian Practice Nurses Association
APNA is the peak professional body for nurses working in primary health care including general practice. With 3000 members, APNA provide primary health care nurses with a voice, access to quality continuing professional development, educational resources, support and networking opportunities. Visit: www.apna.asn.au

AHPA - Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA)
Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA)is the national voice of allied health in Australia. Members of AHPA include Audiologists, Chiropractors, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Orthoptists, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Osteopaths, Pharmacists, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Radiographers, Radiation Therapists and Sonographers, Social Workers and Speech Pathologists. Associate membership: Diabetes Educators. Visit: www.ahpa.com.au

APA - Australian Physiotherapy Association
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is the peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients. Visit: www.physiotherapy.asn.au

ADA - Australian Dental Association
The Australian Dental Association is an organisation of dentists which has as its aim the encouragement of the health of the public and the promotion of the art and science of dentistry. Visit: www.ada.org.au

PA - Paramedics Australasia
Paramedics Australasia (PA) is the national professional association representing practitioners who provide paramedic services to the community. Visit: www.paramedics.org.au