• Membership Application

    Thank you for completing this membership application. Your information will be held securely and will be utilised by the AAHP Membership and Steering committees to inform the future planning and direction of the Association to offer the best value to our members and the industry. 

  • Health Planning - Systems, Service & Facilities

  • The AAHP Capability Framework identifies 3 key pillars of Health Planning:

    • System Planning – Centered on population health outcomes, system planning emphasizes effective strategies, multi-sector collaboration, and evidence-based approaches to deliver equitable healthcare.
    • Service Planning – Driven by research, data analysis, and geographic factors, service planning identifies needs, eliminates inefficiencies, and fosters collaboration within a safe and effective health system.
    • Facility Planning – Focused on functionality, operational efficiency, departmental relationships, and infection control, facility planning ensures infrastructure is sustainable, adaptable, safe, and accessible.
  • Which Health Planning stream do you predominately work within based on the definitions provided. If your role does not align with these definitions please tell us more about your health planning activities below.*

  • Experience & Qualifications

    Please share your qualifications which have informed and or advanced your career as a Health Planner. 

  • Please share your qualifications which have informed and or advanced your career as a Health Planner.

    The minimum prerequisite for AAHP membership is undergraduate qualification, or the progression towards qualifications, which directly relates to one of the following:

    • Healthcare system and service planning
    • Clinical and Allied Health disciplines
    • Health Administration / Management

    Demonstrated equivalent working experience will be considered by the Membership Committee.

  • Registrations

  • What professional bodies which relate to Health Planning are you a member of

  • Attributes

    The Health Planner has a number of key attributes which enable them to contribute to the development of resilient and sustainable health systems, service, and infrastructure/facilities.

  • The list of attributes identified in the questions below are not conclusive but indicative of the wide range of attributes which all health planning professionals would be expected to demonstrate at some level. We are interested in understanding areas where the AAHP may support continued professional development (CPD) based on the needs of our members so please indicate areas where you would be interested in extending your level of expertise.

  • Ethics: A commitment to ethical principles, integrity, respectful communication, sustainability, and adherence to professional and legal standards in all decisions and actions.
  • Problem Solving: The ability to critically analyse data, adapt to change, and develop effective, evidence-based solutions to address gaps and challenges.
  • Strategic Awareness: The ability to develop forward-looking strategies that address current contexts, future opportunities, and emerging trends in healthcare and infrastructure.
  • Cultural awareness: The ability to understand, respect, and integrate diverse cultural perspectives, practices, and advice to ensure safe and effective healthcare in diverse settings.
  • Communication: The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences, using active listening, facilitation, and tailored messaging to foster understanding, collaboration, and resolution.
  • Engagement: The ability to engage diverse stakeholders through collaborative methods, interdisciplinary connections, and co-design strategies, ensuring inclusive planning that reflects the needs of end-users and communities.
  • Leadership and Teamwork: The ability to lead change, inspire teams, and collaborate effectively, leveraging governance structures and shared insights to drive improvements in health system delivery.
  • Project Management: Proficient in project management, stakeholder coordination, resource optimisation, and utilising tools for cost, risk, and change management.
  • Adaptability: Adaptable and future-focused, skilled in adjusting strategies to evolving healthcare landscapes and emerging challenges, while driving improved health outcomes.
  • Technological proficiency: Proficient in healthcare information systems, emerging technologies, and digital tools for data management and decision support.
  • Knowledge and Development: Skilled in harnessing expert advice and evidence-based research, with multidisciplinary insights, healthcare literacy, and comprehensive knowledge of Australian/New Zealand health systems and organisational structures.

  • Involvement in development of the AAHP

    The establishment of the AAHP provides an opportunity to advocate for qualified health planning, promote professional development, and provide recognition for health planning professionals in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Would you be interested in being contacted to support or join any of the AAHP committees
  • Would you be interested contributing to AAHP activities which provide for advocacy, mentorship, research, or other activities which advance Health Planning and the objectives of the Association?
  • How did you hear about the AAHP?

  • Become a Member Now! Please follow the link to make payment of both the Entrance Fee and the Annual Membership Fee via the PayPal portal. The PayPal portal will provide both a PayPal and credit card option. You do not need to have a Paypal account.*

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      AAHP Entrance Fee ($150.00)+ Annual Membership Fee ($37.50)

      All new members will be requested to pay both the Entrance Fee and Annual Membership Fee on application. 

      The Entrance Feee ($150) is a single once only payment.

      The Annual Membership Fee will be calculated at time of application on a pro-rata basis. ($12.50 per month) All existing members will be invoiced at beginning of each new financial year for the full annual membership period.

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