Ms Jennifer Carr1, Ms Joyce  Lalara2, Ms  Gayangwa  Lalara2, Ms Libby Massey2, Mr  Nick Kenny2, Mrs Kate Pope2, Professor Alan Clough3, Associate Professor Anne Lowell4, Associate Professor Ruth Barker1 1College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Cairns, Australia, 2Machado Joseph...

Ms Angela Firth1 1Western Nsw Local Health District, Kelso, Australia Abstract: Background: A review of the distribution of Allied Health resources in western NSW commenced in 2014 incorporating the development and application of an algorithm quantifying the relative health needs...

Ms Eunice Fu1, Mrs Michelle  Rothwell1 1Atherton Hospital Pharmacy Department, Atherton, Australia Abstract: Medication misadventure is a significant public health burden and patients are at particular risk when transitioning between care settings. Home Medication Reviews (HMRs) have been shown to...

Ms Hannah Christensen1, Dr Petrea Cornwell2, Dr Elizabeth  Ward3 1South West Hospital And Health Service, Roma, Australia, 2Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital , Chermside 4032, Australia , 3Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Hospital and...

Ms Jane George1, Ms Anne Buckley2, Ms Hilary Exton3 1West Coast District Health Board , Greymouth, New Zealand, 2South Island Workforce Development Hub , Christchurch, New Zealand, 3Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, Nelson, New Zealand Abstract: The Calderdale Framework is...

Ms Kylie Woolcock1, Ms Katharine Silk1, Ms Ilsa Nielsen2, Ms Julie Hulcombe3 1Australian Healthcare And Hospitals Association, Deakin West, Australia, 2Department of Health, Queensland Health, Cairns, Australia, 3Department of Health, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia Abstract: Introduction:Rural generalist training positions supporting...

A/Prof. Tony Smith1, A/Prof. Leanne Brown1, Dr Luke Wakely1, Ms Rebecca  Wolfgang1, Ms Alexandra Little1, Dr Julie Burrows1 1University Of Newcastle Department Of Rural Health, Taree, Australia Abstract: Aims The University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health (UONDRH) is part...

Ms Ilsa Nielsen1, Ms Vanessa Burge3, Ms Julie Hulcombe2 1Allied Health Professions’ Office Qld, Queensland Health, Cairns, Australia, 2Allied Health Professions’ Office Qld, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia, 3Allied Health Education and Training, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service, Toowoomba, Australia...

Mrs Emily Farquhar1, Dr Anna  Moran2 1Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Wagga Wagga, Australia, 2Albury Wodonga Health, Albury , Australia Abstract: To overcome long standing gaps in physiotherapy service delivery, Murrumbidgee Local Health District and a private physiotherapy business have implemented...

Ms Annie Farthing1, Ms Marianne Cummins2 1Centre for Remote Health, Alice Springs, Australia, 2Tangentyere Council, Alice Springs, Australia Abstract: The authors are a nurse and an allied health professional who work together in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Council to provide...