National Allied Health Engagement Framework and Toolkit

As part of the Australian Government commitment to recognise and engage Allied Health in Primary Care through the National Primary Health Care Plan 2022-2032, a National Allied Health Engagement Framework has been established. This framework has been developed to strengthen engagement between the Primary Health Networks and the Allied Health sector has been launched by the National PHN Cooperative. The National PHN Allied Health in Primary Care Engagement Framework (The Framework) will serve as a roadmap for increased and collaborative ways of working. 

Allied Health Peak Bodies and practitioners, State/Territory and Federal government and PHNs have all played a crucial role in shaping the development of the Framework over the past year. This input has been invaluable in informing future engagement strategies to support allied health contributions to consumer and community outcomes. 

The six identified key priority areas for increasing collaboration between PHNs and the Allied Health sector include: 

1. Nationally-led collaboration 
2. Governance and culture 
3. Practice engagement 
4. Data quality, and digital maturity 
5. Workforce and access to allied health care 
6. Integration, models of care and funding.  

This provides a roadmap for Adelaide PHN to engage and collaborate with Allied Health peak bodies and provides within our region, and will inform the development of the Adelaide PHN Allied Health Strategy. Please watch out for updates regarding the work of Adelaide PHN in developing the Allied Health Strategy, and some practical resources to support your work as an Allied Health professional within the Adelaide PHN region.