Indigenous Allied Health Australia

What Indigenous Allied Health Australia does

Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is a national, member-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation operating as the recognised peak body for Indigenous allied health professionals and students in Australia. Founded in 2009 following a 2008 Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing project, IAHA was incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee with ASIC in 2013 and operates from its headquarters in Deakin, ACT, with additional operations in Darwin, NT. The organisation delivers a portfolio of workforce development products spanning the full career lifecycle: school-based programs (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Academy, High School to Deadly Careers Program), tertiary-stage financial and mentoring support (Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme, Indigenous Health Scholarship Program, Clinical Placement Scholarships, Mentoring Program), professional and leadership development (Leadership Program, Ultimate Student Leadership Challenge, Leading Our Ways Program), and commercial consulting via IAHA Consulting and the newly launched IAHA Group Training Organisation. Flagship paid training includes the revised 2026 Cultural Responsiveness Program delivered online at $750 + GST per student.

Underlying technology is functional rather than proprietary: web-based platforms (courses.iahatraining.com, iaha.com.au) host online training, membership management, webinars, and event registration. The core intellectual property is the IAHA Cultural Responsiveness Framework and a content library refined over 10+ years across 8,000+ participants rather than any software platform. IAHA is Supply Nation certified (50%+ Indigenous owned), a Deductible Gift Recipient, and an ACNC-registered health promotion charity.

IAHA's business model is a hybrid of government grant funding (Australian Government Department of Health described as the primary funding source), corporate membership subscriptions ($1,500/year for non-Indigenous organisations), per-participant training and consulting fees, merchandise and tax-deductible donations, plus administration funding for the PHMSS scholarship program. Full individual membership is free for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with paid services monetised through corporate, government, university, and NGO segments. GTM is community-led and event-driven, anchored on the annual IAHA National Conference, the USLC, awards ceremonies, and direct partnerships with universities (Flinders, Charles Darwin, Southern Cross, James Cook, CIT, TAFE NSW) and Indigenous peak bodies (NACCHO, AIDA, NAATSIHWP, CATSINaM).

Name

Indigenous Allied Health Australia

Legal name

Indigenous Allied Health Australia Ltd

Website

https://iaha.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is a national, member-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak body that supports Indigenous allied health students, graduates, and the wider workforce through training, scholarships, mentoring, Academy programs, and cultural responsiveness consulting, primarily funded by the Australian Government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Allied Health Workforce Development

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Allied health workforce
• Cultural safety training
• Aboriginal health education
• Indigenous health scholarships
• Professional mentoring programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Deakin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Australian Government Department of Health Funding: IAHA is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. This government grant is the primary funding source for the organisation's operations, programs, and member services. The website carries a disclaimer that views expressed do not necessarily represent the position of the Australian Government.
2. Corporate Membership Subscriptions: Corporate membership for non-Indigenous organisations carries an annual fee of $1,500 (GST exclusive). Benefits include newsletter access, conference discounts (33% off registrations, 12% off exhibitor booths), training discounts (10%), free job vacancy advertising, and eligibility for IAHA National Awards.
3. Cultural Responsiveness Training (IAHA Consulting): IAHA Consulting delivers cultural safety training to external organisations (government, universities, NGOs, corporations). The Cultural Responsiveness Online Program is priced at $750 + GST per student. Additional services include consultation, curriculum development, mentoring training, and workforce development consultancy (fee for service).
4. Merchandise and Donations (Shop): The IAHA shop sells branded merchandise (hoodies, polo shirts, scarves, books) at $10–$40 price points. All proceeds are quarantined for the IAHA Member Support Fund which funds professional development scholarships and student bursaries. The organisation also accepts tax-deductible donations as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).
5. Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme Administration: IAHA administers the PHMSS, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care, in partnership with NAATSIHWP and Rural Doctors Network. The program provides up to $15,000 per annum (full-time) to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health students. IAHA's role in administering this program likely includes a funded service component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is a national, member-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health organisation that delivers cultural responsiveness training, scholarships, mentoring, leadership development, career pathway programs, and an annual national conference to support Indigenous allied health professionals and students. Through its commercial arm, IAHA Consulting, it also provides fee-for-service cultural responsiveness consulting and training to government departments, universities, NGOs, and corporations.

Product overview

Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is a national member-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health organisation offering a comprehensive suite of workforce development programs and services. The portfolio consists of: (1) Core training programs including Cultural Responsiveness Training (online self-paced, $750+GST) and Cultural Education Development; (2) Career pathway programs including the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Academy (high school students Years 7-12), High School to Deadly Careers Program, and Journeys into Allied Health storytelling platform; (3) Financial support programs including Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (up to $15,000/annum), Indigenous Health Scholarship Program (up to $5,000), and Clinical Placement Scholarships; (4) Professional development including IAHA Mentoring Program, IAHA Leadership Program (9-month), and Ultimate Student Leadership Challenge; (5) Commercial services through IAHA Consulting delivering cultural safety training and curriculum development; (6) Group Training Organisation providing apprenticeship and traineeship management; (7) Events including annual National Conference and National Excellence in Allied Health Awards; (8) Merchandise and donations via IAHA Shop with proceeds supporting member scholarships. The programs are interconnected, collectively supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from high school through to professional careers in allied health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IAHA Consulting
• Cultural Responsiveness Training
• IAHA National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Academy (High School to Deadly Careers)
• IAHA Mentoring Program
• Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
• Indigenous Health Scholarship Program
• Clinical Placement Scholarships
• IAHA National Conference
• IAHA Ultimate Student Leadership Challenge
• IAHA Leadership Program
• Leading Our Ways Program
• IAHA Group Training Organisation
• IAHA National Excellence in Allied Health Awards
• IAHA Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,000 students trained in cultural safety through the IAHA Cultural Responsiveness Training Program over 10+ years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charles Darwin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration agreement (2022 to 2024) between IAHA NT Workforce Development and Charles Darwin University. Primary objective is supporting growth in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce through culturally safe learning environments, accessible career pathways, leadership development, and joint education and research initiatives.
• Southern Cross UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2021MOU signed on 8 June 2021 to support the IAHA National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Academy in the Northern Rivers region. Signatories included IAHA CEO Donna Murray, GNIBI College, Faculty of Health, and Faculty of Health. Academy students can remain on Country while undertaking Years 11 and 12 with a school-based traineeship.
• Nga Pou Mana (New Zealand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Formal partnership agreement commencing in 2020 with Nga Pou Mana (New Zealand) to work collaboratively on building the allied health workforce through shared successes, building networks and support base, and effecting change nationally and internationally. First International Indigenous Allied Health Forum held in Sydney 2018 with delegates from Hawaii, Canada, New Zealand and Borneo.
• NSW Rural Doctors Network (NSWRDN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Formal partnership signed September 2019 in Sydney. Both committed to collaborating on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health workforce development in NSW, sharing information and expertise, supporting the current allied health workforce, and promoting and building cultural safety.
• Flinders University (Northern Territory)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaboration Agreement signed in 2019 between IAHA and Flinders University NT. Both parties are committed to increasing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health workforce in the NT and strengthening cultural responsiveness of graduates. Collaboration includes student placement opportunities, culturally safe orientation, and joint workforce development initiatives. IAHA also partners with Flinders for the Katherine Region Interprofessional Student Placement Program (KRISPP) and Yolngu Heart Health for Life program.
• Indigenous Dentists Association Australia (IDAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2018MOU signed on 21 May 2018 in Sydney. Given shared values and purpose to improve health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, IAHA and IDAA look to explore collaboration opportunities. IAHA's membership includes dentists.
• Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MOU signed at the 2018 SARRAH National Conference in Darwin. Four key collaborative projects: expansion of the rural generalist pathway; development of community-led service delivery model; culturally safe workforce development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and revision of SARRAH Transition Toolkit.
• Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Statement of Intent re-committed on Close the Gap Day 2017 in Melbourne. Both organisations committed to achieving equality in health status and life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians by 2030. A joint statement was also signed by 24 national allied health organisations at Parliament House in 2014 and re-signed in 2016.
• Australian Council of Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Deans of Health Sciences (ACPDHS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Second Collaboration Agreement signed at the IAHA National Conference on 30 November 2015, extending the previous agreement. Both organisations are committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in the allied health workforce, fostering community-centred research, and strengthening cultural competence of graduates.
• Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal collaboration agreement focused on being more responsive to the allied health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Joint goals include increasing Indigenous participation in the allied health workforce, fostering community-centred research, and strengthening cultural competence of graduates.
• Northern Rivers Region Partnership (Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation, Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service, Rekindling the Spirit, Northern NSW Local Health District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network partnership bringing together five organisations to support and grow the Northern Rivers regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce. Partners work together in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration under a Partnership Agreement.
• National Association for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAHA and NAATSIHWP work together to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce and build and advocate national health policy to improve health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. Both co-administer the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme in partnership with Rural Doctors Network, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care.
• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACCHO is the national peak Aboriginal health body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services throughout Australia. IAHA and NACCHO share a national leadership role, working closely on advocating and influencing national health policy, building the Indigenous health workforce, and sharing visions of improving Indigenous Australian health.
• Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association (AIDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIDA is dedicated to leadership, partnership and scholarship in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, education and workforce. IAHA and AIDA share a national leadership role, working closely on advocating and influencing national health policy, building the Indigenous health workforce, and sharing visions of improving Indigenous health.
• Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCATSINaM is the peak representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives. IAHA maintains a collaborative relationship with CATSINaM in the broader Indigenous health sector.
• The Healing FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation partnering with communities to address ongoing trauma. IAHA is listed as a friend/supporter on the Healing Foundation's website, indicating a collaborative relationship.
• Lowitja InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralia's national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. IAHA collaborates with Lowitja Institute on research and knowledge sharing. Lowitja Institute sponsors the IAHA National Excellence in Allied Health Awards.
• Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAHA partners with the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet in sharing expertise on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health workforce development and promotes member stories on workforce development topics.
• Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAHA and RFDS partner on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Scholarships. As a commitment under RFDS's National Reconciliation Action Plan, RFDS provides financial support for Indigenous allied health students to undertake clinical placements in remote/rural Australia. IAHA organises and implements the scholarship process and provides mentoring support.
• Supply NationcoreOthersIAHA is a Supply Nation registered company, meaning it is 50% or more Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned and operated. Supply Nation certification provides credibility and is a requirement for some government and corporate procurement processes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH): National peak body for rural and remote allied health professionals. Has a formal MOU with IAHA (signed 2018) and shares overlapping scope on rural/remote allied health workforce development, scholarships, and cultural responsiveness training.
• The Healing Foundation: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation addressing ongoing trauma from the Stolen Generations. Comparable Indigenous-led, federally funded peak body that operates an overlapping set of community-controlled programs and policy advocacy functions.
• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO): National peak Aboriginal health body representing 144+ Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services. Comparable in scale, advocacy role, and government funding model, and works alongside IAHA on Indigenous health policy and workforce development.
• Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association (AIDA): National peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical doctors and students. Operates an analogous member-based, Indigenous-led model of cultural safety, advocacy, and student/workforce support targeted at a different clinical profession.
• National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP): National peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners. Co-administers the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme with IAHA and shares its member-based Indigenous health workforce mandate, making it the closest structural peer.
• Lowitja Institute: Australia's national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. Collaborates with IAHA on research and awards sponsorship, and operates under a similar Indigenous community-controlled governance and federal funding model.
• Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM): Peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives. Directly comparable member-based, Indigenous-controlled national organisation providing cultural safety training, scholarships, and advocacy for Indigenous health workforce.

Emerging players

• Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet: Edith Cowan University-based web resource that collects and disseminates Indigenous health knowledge. Partners with IAHA on workforce development content and shares the Indigenous health focus, though it is primarily a knowledge/information platform rather than a workforce peak body.

Regional players

• Nga Pou Mana: The Māori allied health workforce peak body in New Zealand. Formal IAHA partner since 2020, structurally analogous, and a leading reference point for how IAHA's model could be replicated across the Tasman and other Indigenous health jurisdictions.

Broad incumbents

• Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA): National peak body for the broader allied health professions in Australia. Has a Statement of Intent with IAHA (2017) and serves as the umbrella industry association, providing broader allied health policy context for IAHA's Indigenous-specific focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iaha_national
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IndigenousAlliedHA
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Indigenous-Allied-Health-Australia/426902790694024
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iaha-national
• Instagraminstagram.com/iaha_national

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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