About AHHA
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA), formerly Australian Healthcare Association (AHA), is the only national organisation representing the public healthcare sector and the professionals working in it since 1947.
The AHHA is uniquely positioned to facilitate collaboration between clinicians, academics, policy makers, administrators and politicians.
Your Voice in Public Healthcare
AHHA is an authoritative voice for the sector and those who work in it through:
- Strong advocacy before ministers and senior officials
- Respected and knowledgable voice in the media
- Valued voice in inquiries and committees
How do we support you?
Membership of the AHHA assists you to influence policies of provision of best practice care by:
- Connecting you to colleagues in all states and territories through policy networks
- Facilitating your participation in discussing and developing policies, deliverables and options
- Organising delegations to governments on your behalf
Membership of AHHA also provides support for you and/or your organisation if you need to make representations, eg:
- Adverse impact of government policy or legislation
- Funding for a particular activity
- Recognition for innovative healthcare delivery or policy development
Who are our members?
- Queensland Health
- South Australian Health
- Tasmanian Health & Human Services
- Northern Territory health
- ACT Health
- Health services in other states
- Associates
- Individuals and Students
AHHA’s Vision
All Australians will have access to effective health services of high quality that are appropriate and responsive to their needs and coordinated across all settings (home, residential facility or hospital). The services will be efficiently delivered by capable personnel and adequately resourced to ensure sustainability and safety.
AHHA’s Mission
To be an advocate for, and provide services to, the public and not-for-profit health sectors in Australia to improve their capability to provide high quality, safe care.
AHHA’s Values
- The right of all Australians to universal coverage and equity of access to the healthcare system;
- National healthcare policy solutions that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable;
- The importance of assimilating the diverse contributions from all governments, communities, stakeholders and consumers of the healthcare system.
AHHA’s Work Ethic
- To be an independent advocate for the public healthcare sector;
- To be part of, and accountable, to the public healthcare sector;
- To lead and support initiatives in the healthcare sector;
- To be transparent and to consult widely;
- To draw on the wisdom and expertise of AHA’s diverse membership base;
- To rely on evidence gained from high-level research and analysis to support its positions;
- To be non-party political.
National Council
AHHA is governed by a National Council. Councillors are senior health care executives, and industry leaders from across Australia.
AHHA 2008 Policy Monograph
AHHA develops policies in response to the Australian healthcare environment and in accordance with its Vision, Mission, Values and Work Ethic.