Student Membership

Ensuring Allied Heath Jobs are Good Jobs

The Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association (VAHPA) is the union for people working as Allied Health Professionals in Victoria.

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If you are student studying an Allied Health course and not currently employed as an Allied Health Professional, VAHPA membership is free*.

We fight to make sure your wages and conditions are fair and to ensure your industrial structure provides a solid foundation upon which you can build a long and rewarding career.

We fight to ensure that the provision of healthcare in Victoria is as good as it can be for patients and professionals alike.

By joining VAHPA you can ensure that your thoughts on matters both professional and industrial are given a voice.

Members receive regular updates about relevant legislative frameworks, professional development and other vital information.

VAHPA is a democratic and member-driven organisation representing the professional and industrial interests of members through policy, advocacy, political struggle and activism.

VAHPA is a not-for-profit association that strives to be a leader in issues of social justice and environmental sustainability.

Membership benefits include:

  • Access to member communications & events
  • Workplace advice

*Please note: Medical Imaging Technologists in their intern year will need to apply for the Early Career Membership. Student membership is not full VAHPA membership and does not provide access to Representation, Legal Advice, CPD and other service. Please apply for full VAHPA membership if you require these services.