HOME - SARRAHMEMBERSHIPPOLICY & OUTREACH Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) has successfully secured $140,179 funding for the Attract, Connect, Stay Project through the Enhancing Country Health Outcomes (ECHO) grant program managed by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal

(FRRR).

ABOUT US - SARRAH

About Us. SARRAH, established in 1995, is a grassroots’ organisation advocating on behalf of rural and remote Australian communities in order for them to have access to allied health services which support equitable and sustainable health and well-being. SARRAH is also nationally recognised as the peak body representing rural and remote

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Over the past 12 years Cath has held leadership and management positions in state and Commonwealth government and with a remote Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation, and served 6 years on the Board of a rurally-based Primary Health Network. Cath is ALLIED HEALTH RURAL GENERALIST PATHWAY The overarching goal of the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway strategy (AHRGP strategy) is to improve health outcomes for rural and remote consumers through increasing access to a highly skilled allied health workforce and enhancing opportunities for multi-disciplinary care in rural healthcare teams. ABORIGINAL CULTURAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM Aboriginal Cultural Orientation Program (link is external) The package which includes information, videos, activities and links to further resources consists of five self directed learning modules: Culture, self and diversity. Aboriginal history. Working with Aborginal people. Providing clinical services. ABOUT SARRAH SCHOLARSHIPS Encourage health careers in geographic areas and professions where there are shortages. SARRAH manages five allied health scholarship streams under the NAHSSS. These are: Undergraduate (Entry-Level) Scholarship : Provides assistance for people living in rural, remote and regional areas to study at an undergraduate or entry level. POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONWEB VIEW Sensory aspects (e.g. classroom; home – hiding in cardboard box). Coping with distractions. Familiarity of environment . Predictability (e.g. teaching staff, home – bank-school) Schema - rules, expectations – explicit, implicit, written (e.g. going to dentist) THE PREVALENCE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND a. the prevalence of different types of speech, language and communication disorders and swallowing difficulties in Australia; b. the incidence of these disorders by demographic group (paediatric,

Aboriginal

SUPERVISION AND DELEGATION FRAMEWORK FOR ALLIED HEALTH The Victorian Government is committed to achieving the best health and wellbeing for all Victorians. In achieving this goal, the government recognises the critical role the health workforce plays in the PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS Relevant clinical services delivered by physiotherapists • Common health problems in the Indigenous community for which there are physiotherapy interventions: HOME - SARRAHMEMBERSHIPPOLICY & OUTREACH Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) has successfully secured $140,179 funding for the Attract, Connect, Stay Project through the Enhancing Country Health Outcomes (ECHO) grant program managed by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal

(FRRR).

ABOUT US - SARRAH

About Us. SARRAH, established in 1995, is a grassroots’ organisation advocating on behalf of rural and remote Australian communities in order for them to have access to allied health services which support equitable and sustainable health and well-being. SARRAH is also nationally recognised as the peak body representing rural and remote

SARRAH BOARD

Over the past 12 years Cath has held leadership and management positions in state and Commonwealth government and with a remote Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation, and served 6 years on the Board of a rurally-based Primary Health Network. Cath is ALLIED HEALTH RURAL GENERALIST PATHWAY The overarching goal of the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway strategy (AHRGP strategy) is to improve health outcomes for rural and remote consumers through increasing access to a highly skilled allied health workforce and enhancing opportunities for multi-disciplinary care in rural healthcare teams. ABORIGINAL CULTURAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM Aboriginal Cultural Orientation Program (link is external) The package which includes information, videos, activities and links to further resources consists of five self directed learning modules: Culture, self and diversity. Aboriginal history. Working with Aborginal people. Providing clinical services. ABOUT SARRAH SCHOLARSHIPS Encourage health careers in geographic areas and professions where there are shortages. SARRAH manages five allied health scholarship streams under the NAHSSS. These are: Undergraduate (Entry-Level) Scholarship : Provides assistance for people living in rural, remote and regional areas to study at an undergraduate or entry level. POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONWEB VIEW Sensory aspects (e.g. classroom; home – hiding in cardboard box). Coping with distractions. Familiarity of environment . Predictability (e.g. teaching staff, home – bank-school) Schema - rules, expectations – explicit, implicit, written (e.g. going to dentist) THE PREVALENCE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND a. the prevalence of different types of speech, language and communication disorders and swallowing difficulties in Australia; b. the incidence of these disorders by demographic group (paediatric,

Aboriginal

SUPERVISION AND DELEGATION FRAMEWORK FOR ALLIED HEALTH The Victorian Government is committed to achieving the best health and wellbeing for all Victorians. In achieving this goal, the government recognises the critical role the health workforce plays in the PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS Relevant clinical services delivered by physiotherapists • Common health problems in the Indigenous community for which there are physiotherapy interventions:

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Jobs. Advertise your vacancy here. Does your organisation have a rural or remote health vacancy that you wish to advertise Please complete and submit the Advertising Listing Form to sarrah@sarrah.org.au . Please please read our Advertising Flyer or contact SARRAH at sarrah@sarrah.org.au and a team member will be in contact with you to

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ALLIED HEALTH WORKFORCE DATA Allied Health Workforce Data. Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) represents 27 different allied health professions. Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) are qualified to apply their skills to retain, restore or gain optimal physical, sensory, psychological, cognitive, social and cultural function of clients,

groups

TRANSITION TOOLKIT TO REMOTE AND RURAL PRACTICE The toolkit will be updated following the review. The Transition to Rural and Remote Practice Toolkit is an online resource designed to support allied health professionals with establishing a practice in a rural or remote setting. The resource bridges the gap between training

and becoming a

PHYSIOTHERAPIST LEVEL 3 Location: Glen Innes Salary: $100,451 - $103,814 p/a + superannuation Closing Date: 22 June 2021 As a Physiotherapist you will provide a high quality clinical service EXTERNAL TRAINING & SUPPORT The online package is free training, covering everything from planning, commencing, carrying and evaluating student placements. Designed for rural and remote allied health and nursing professionals and appropriate for both experienced supervisors and those new to supervision, the course can be completed singularly or together as a

whole course.

ABOUT SARRAH SCHOLARSHIPS Encourage health careers in geographic areas and professions where there are shortages. SARRAH manages five allied health scholarship streams under the NAHSSS. These are: Undergraduate (Entry-Level) Scholarship : Provides assistance for people living in rural, remote and regional areas to study at an undergraduate or entry level. RESOURCE 1: ALLIED HEALTH RURAL GENERALIST TRAINING Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health Page 1 of 3 ABN 92 088 913 517 | T: (02) 6285 4960 | sarrah@sarrah.org.au |

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SUPERVISION AND DELEGATION FRAMEWORK FOR ALLIED HEALTH The Victorian Government is committed to achieving the best health and wellbeing for all Victorians. In achieving this goal, the government recognises the critical role the health workforce plays in the PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS Relevant clinical services delivered by physiotherapists • Common health problems in the Indigenous community for which there are physiotherapy interventions: PROGRESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECOMMENDED STAFFING LEVELS The National SARRAH Conference 2004 1 — side by side walking together Progress in the development of recommended staffing levels for rural physiotherapy services HOME - SARRAHMEMBERSHIPPOLICY & OUTREACH Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) has successfully secured $140,179 funding for the Attract, Connect, Stay Project through the Enhancing Country Health Outcomes (ECHO) grant program managed by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal

(FRRR).

ALLIED HEALTH RURAL GENERALIST PATHWAY The overarching goal of the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway strategy (AHRGP strategy) is to improve health outcomes for rural and remote consumers through increasing access to a highly skilled allied health workforce and enhancing opportunities for multi-disciplinary care in rural healthcare teams.

SARRAH BOARD

SARRAH President - Edward Johnson. Ed is a speech pathologist who has a variety of experience working in public and private practice, mental health, and disability. ABORIGINAL CULTURAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM Many health professionals have little or no knowledge of the post-colonial legacies and cultural values of Aboriginal people, yet the impact of poor understanding undermines respect and compounds communication barriers. RESOURCE 1: ALLIED HEALTH RURAL GENERALIST TRAINING Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health Page 1 of 3 ABN 92 088 913 517 | T: (02) 6285 4960 | sarrah@sarrah.org.au |

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THE PREVALENCE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND a. the prevalence of different types of speech, language and communication disorders and swallowing difficulties in Australia; b. the incidence of these disorders by demographic group (paediatric,

Aboriginal

SUPERVISION AND DELEGATION FRAMEWORK FOR ALLIED HEALTH The Victorian Government is committed to achieving the best health and wellbeing for all Victorians. In achieving this goal, the government recognises the critical role the health workforce plays in the POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONWEB VIEW Sensory aspects (e.g. classroom; home – hiding in cardboard box). Coping with distractions. Familiarity of environment . Predictability (e.g. teaching staff, home – bank-school) Schema - rules, expectations – explicit, implicit, written (e.g. going to dentist) TACKLING HEARING HEALTH IN THE REMOTE KIMBERLEY REGION OF The National SARRAH Conference 2008 1 Tackling hearing health in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia Don Hill, Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service, Lou Leidwinger, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council, Partho Pal, Kimberley Health Region Introduction The prevalence of hearing loss in the Kimberley is high, particularly among Indigenous people. HOME - SARRAHMEMBERSHIPPOLICY & OUTREACH Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) has successfully secured $140,179 funding for the Attract, Connect, Stay Project through the Enhancing Country Health Outcomes (ECHO) grant program managed by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal

(FRRR).

ALLIED HEALTH RURAL GENERALIST PATHWAY The overarching goal of the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway strategy (AHRGP strategy) is to improve health outcomes for rural and remote consumers through increasing access to a highly skilled allied health workforce and enhancing opportunities for multi-disciplinary care in rural healthcare teams.

SARRAH BOARD

SARRAH President - Edward Johnson. Ed is a speech pathologist who has a variety of experience working in public and private practice, mental health, and disability. ABORIGINAL CULTURAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM Many health professionals have little or no knowledge of the post-colonial legacies and cultural values of Aboriginal people, yet the impact of poor understanding undermines respect and compounds communication barriers. RESOURCE 1: ALLIED HEALTH RURAL GENERALIST TRAINING Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health Page 1 of 3 ABN 92 088 913 517 | T: (02) 6285 4960 | sarrah@sarrah.org.au |

www.sarrah.org.au

RESOURCE 3: ALLIED HEALTH RURAL GENERALIST PATHWAY: … Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health Page 3 of 7 ABN 92 088 913 517 | T: (02) 6285 4960 | sarrah@sarrah.org.au |

www.sarrah.org.au

THE PREVALENCE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND a. the prevalence of different types of speech, language and communication disorders and swallowing difficulties in Australia; b. the incidence of these disorders by demographic group (paediatric,

Aboriginal

SUPERVISION AND DELEGATION FRAMEWORK FOR ALLIED HEALTH The Victorian Government is committed to achieving the best health and wellbeing for all Victorians. In achieving this goal, the government recognises the critical role the health workforce plays in the POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONWEB VIEW Sensory aspects (e.g. classroom; home – hiding in cardboard box). Coping with distractions. Familiarity of environment . Predictability (e.g. teaching staff, home – bank-school) Schema - rules, expectations – explicit, implicit, written (e.g. going to dentist) TACKLING HEARING HEALTH IN THE REMOTE KIMBERLEY REGION OF The National SARRAH Conference 2008 1 Tackling hearing health in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia Don Hill, Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service, Lou Leidwinger, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council, Partho Pal, Kimberley Health Region Introduction The prevalence of hearing loss in the Kimberley is high, particularly among Indigenous people.

ABOUT US - SARRAH

SARRAH, established in 1995, is a grassroots’ organisation advocating on behalf of rural and remote Australian communities in order for them to have access to allied health services which support equitable and sustainable health and well-being.

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Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) is a nationally recognised peak body representing rural and remote Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in the public and private sector.

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Discussing Choices - Indigenous Advance Care Plans - A Learning Resource. Discussing Choices – Indigenous Advance Care Plans – A Learning Resource acts as a culturally safe and practical case study for professional health, Aboriginal and community workers on ‘how to’ support and complete Advance Care Plans for end-of-life care in Indigenous communities. ALLIED HEALTH WORKFORCE DATA Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) represents 27 different allied health professions. Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) are qualified to apply their skills to retain, restore or gain optimal physical, sensory, psychological, cognitive,

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ABORIGINAL CHILD PROTECTION COUNSELLOR Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway. National Strategy Group; Project Management and Consulting . ARHG Workforce and Employment Scheme; Attract, Connect, Stay (FRRR) EXTERNAL TRAINING & SUPPORT Australian Rural Health Education Network (ARHEN) Established in 2001, ARHEN is the peak body which connects 11 University Departments of Rural Health (UDRHs) in rural and remote areas in every state and the

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WELLBEING AND HEALTH IN-REACH NURSE (WHIN) COORDINATOR Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway. National Strategy Group; Project Management and Consulting . ARHG Workforce and Employment Scheme; Attract, Connect, Stay (FRRR) ABOUT SARRAH SCHOLARSHIPS Nursing & Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme. Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) administers the Allied Health Streams of the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS). Funding is provided by the Department of Health and this national program supports health professionals and future health professionals to train and practice in PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS Relevant clinical services delivered by physiotherapists • Common health problems in the Indigenous community for which there are physiotherapy interventions: A DEMAND MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR ALLIED HEALTH OUTPATIENT AND The National SARRAH Conference 2004 5 — side by side walking together Graph 2 DNA Rates per District 0 10 20 30 % of DNAs/ month Low 1.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 High 30.0 10.9 15.0 10.0 Skip to main content

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