Monash Health will lead the new Victorian Centre for Advancement in Allied Health (VCAAH), in partnership with the Department of Health, following a competitive tender.
The centre is a landmark initiative designed to build a stronger, more sustainable allied health workforce across the state.
As the first initiative of its kind in Victoria, the VCAAH will be a statewide hub for allied health innovation, education, and workforce development. It will provide strategic insights into workforce capacity, service delivery, and performance, helping to build a skilled and sustainable allied health workforce for the future.
In Victoria, allied health encompasses 27 professions, including occupational therapy, speech pathology, radiography, and physiotherapy. The state is home to more than 42,500 allied health practitioners. Over the past decade, there has been substantial growth in the healthcare workforce, with an increase of more than 50,000 staff, including over 7,000 allied health professionals.
This initiative underscores the Victorian Government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the allied health workforce and ensuring high-quality care for all Victorians.
Reviewed 15 October 2025