Allied Health Assistant (AHA) Day 2026
Date
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Time
9:00am – 4:30pm AEDT
Location
Online / Virtual
This year’s AHA Day theme will be Leading from Where You Are: The Power of Everyday Leadership
Leadership isn’t defined by title or position; it’s demonstrated through everyday actions. Allied Health Assistants lead by supporting others, driving small but meaningful improvements, and contributing to safe, effective care. Whether guiding students, sharing knowledge, or influencing how work is done, AHAs demonstrate leadership in the everyday moments that matter. By stepping up, speaking up, and taking ownership within their role, AHAs help to shape a stronger workforce and better outcomes for the people and communities they support.
Join us this year as we showcase the everyday leadership demonstrated by AHAs across Australia and New Zealand. Please see below for further information about our event or to submit an abstract:
- View the Preliminary Program
- Early bird registrations now OPEN via Eventbrite
- Keynote speaker announcements coming soon!
Abstracts
Final Call for abstract submissions – strictly closing COB Thursday 23 July.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share how you or your team have influenced change, supported others, or contributed to service improvement, regardless of your title or position. We welcome abstracts from Allied Health Assistants and those working closely with them, highlighting the meaningful and often under-recognised ways AHAs lead in practice. Whether you’re sharing a successful project, exploring new ways of working, or reflecting on collaborative experiences, we encourage submissions that demonstrate how leadership can be embedded in day-to-day practice at any level and in any setting. The key requirement is that your abstract demonstrates and highlights AHA involvement.
Presentations will be selected for the following formats:
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Poster presentations
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3-minute lightning presentations
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15-minute plenary presentations
To submit your abstract, click on the following link: AHA Day 2026 Abstract Submission
Successful plenary, lightning and day in the life presentations will be eligible for complimentary access to the event.
Day in the Life Video Showcase
In addition to this, we are also seeking short video submissions that highlight interesting AHA roles that showcase the diverse, impactful, and often unseen work that AHAs do across various services. We invite you to submit an idea for a 2-3 minute ‘Day in the Life’ video, providing a snapshot of your role and the unique contribution you make to patient care, service delivery, education, innovation, or team culture and leadership. We are looking for ideas that are:
- Engaging and visually interesting
- Creative and authentic
- A reflection of your everyday work
- A showcase of the many ways AHAs contribute and lead in practice
Submit your Day in the Life video idea
All submissions will be reviewed by the AHA Day committee, with successful applicants notified and provided guidance before filming begins.
For further information or enquiries, please contact us at MonashHealthAHADay@monashhealth.org