SearchThe PHN regularly updates this section with useful resources such as training modules, webinar recordings or patient-facing materials. These resources are from a range of organisations within the primary care system.
- Allied Health Assistant Employer Handbook (written by MET Phys, sponsored by a PHN grant)
- Presentations from Australia and New Zealand Allied Health Summit 2022
- Palliative Care Online Training User Guide and Palliative Care Online Training Information Pack
- RACGP's Infection prevention and control guidelines for general practices and other office-based and community-based practices
- Australian Digital Health Agency
- Department of Health and Aged Care Allied Health Resources
- Allied Health Professions Australia
- Office of the Chief Allied Health Officer, Queensland Health
- MBS education for allied health professionals
- MBS for allied health fact sheet
- Employing an allied health assistant - Resource Guide
- SARRAH Transition to Remote and Rural Allied Health Practice Toolkit
Interpreting Services for Allied Health Professionals Program
The PHN and the Commonwealth Government's TIS (Translating and Interpreting Service) provide support options for eligible allied health professionals to assist with booking appointments and communicating health information to patients with limited or no English proficiency.
PHN-funded interpreting services - whole region
For all other locations within our region, the PHN provides interpreting services for allied health professionals treating patients from refugee and multicultural backgrounds across our region.
On-site interpreting is not funded by this program. Allied Health providers need to submit an express their interest to be considered for this program.
Allied health professionals providing PHN-funded mental health and suicide prevention services are also eligible to use TIS national free of charge. If you provide a PHN-funded mental health or suicide prevention service, please speak with your commissioning coordinator for further information.
PHN-funded interpreting services - Toowoomba region
Allied health professionals delivering services within the Toowoomba LGA can register to receive Free Interpreting Services (FIS).
Free interpreting service for pharmacies
Pharmacies can access the FIS to provide community pharmacy services by calling the Pharmacy Priority Line 1300-131-450, available 24/7.
Resources for allied health students
Scroll through the below programs to discover useful resources for allied health students.
GROW Rural
Ensuring rural and remote Australian communities have allied health services that support equitable and sustainable health and well-being.
Go Rural
Offers financial incentives to encourage general practices to deliver services in rural and remote areas.
