Allied health is the group of university-trained health professionals, other than doctors, nurses and dentists, who assess, treat and help people manage health conditions. It includes dietitians, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, podiatrists and diabetes educators.
Some allied health professions, including physiotherapy, podiatry, pharmacy, occupational therapy and psychology, are registered with AHPRA through national boards. Others are self-regulated through a professional body: Accredited Practising Dietitians through Dietitians Australia, and Accredited Exercise Physiologists through Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
You can see most allied health professionals without a referral. A GP referral is needed to claim Medicare rebates, and private health insurance extras cover can help with costs. Many people living with a chronic condition see several allied health professionals who work together as a team.
Our clinicians can explain how this applies to you and help with the next step, whether that is a referral, a device, funding or a plan the rest of the team can see.
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