Joining AHANA connects you with Australia’s national professional body for Allied Health Assistants (AHAs). Membership provides recognition, professional development, networking opportunities and resources designed specifically for the AHA workforce.
Whether you are a practising AHA, a student, an employer or an organisation supporting the workforce, AHANA membership helps strengthen the profession while supporting your own development and connection to a growing national community.
AHANA membership is relevant to a wide range of people connected to the Allied Health Assistant workforce, including:
To explore the different membership categories, visit Membership Classes and Fees.
Becoming a member of AHANA helps strengthen the Allied Health Assistant profession while supporting your own professional growth, connection and visibility.
| Membership Benefit | Practising | Associate | Student | Organisation |
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| Be recognised Recognition as a member of the national professional association for Allied Health Assistants. |
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| Get listed Opportunity to be listed as an AHANA member or member organisation. |
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| Advocate and engage Support AHANA’s advocacy and representation of the Allied Health Assistant workforce. |
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| Continuous learning Free access to exclusive professional development through The Practice Studio 's AHA CPD Community of Practice (worth $99 plus GST per year). |
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| Save on events Discounted registration for AHANA events and selected professional activities. |
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| Exclusive access Receive AHANA communications, resources and sector updates relevant to the AHA workforce. |
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| Insurance options Access information about insurance arrangements relevant to the AHA workforce where available. |
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| Stay informed Receive the AHANA newsletter and updates about developments affecting Allied Health Assistants. |
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