Established in 2002, the Australasian Hepatology Association (AHA) is the peak professional body supporting and educating hepatology nurses and allied health professionals across Australia and New Zealand.
Since its inception, the AHA has become the voice of hepatology nurses and continues to build its capacity to provide ongoing professional development, educational resources, support and networking opportunities for nurses and allied health professionals.
The coming years will see major changes for our industry and an evolving role for nurses. The imminent availability of direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) that are less toxic and more effective will change dramatically how Hepatitis C is treated.
In addition, the increasing burden of liver disease in Australia and New Zealand will result in a growing transition of hepatitis nurses looking after patients with other forms of chronic liver disease including, but not limited to, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), other forms of viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and the care of patients with advanced liver fibrosis/cirrhosis.
In line with these changes, the AHA the will become more relevant than ever as a major force and powerful voice in determining innovative nurse-led care models, and in providing practical education, resources and support to our members.
Quality care for all people affected by liver disease
To deliver evidence-based person-centred care.
To provide clinical leadership that adapts to change and fosters the growth of our dynamic organisation and workforce.
To collaborate and develop mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders.
To strategically position the AHA as a peak body of expertise and knowledge.
Build the capacity and profile of the AHA.
To deliver evidence-based person-centred care through:
Education
Research
Scholarships
Grants
Networking
Conference/Summit
Models of Care
Practice Standards
Guidelines o Protocols
Clinical Practice Improvement
Mentoring
Advocacy
E-news
To provide clinical leadership that adapts to change and fosters the growth of our dynamic organisation and workforce through:
Education
Mentoring
Conference
Business cases
Board education and succession planning
Website
E-news
Webinars
To collaborate and develop mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders through:
MOUs
Conferences
Sharing material
Membership categories
To strategically position the AHA as a peak body of expertise and knowledge.
Supporting education and research
Developing and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders
Having an opinion and disseminating key issues regarding liver disease
Being responsive
E-news/website
Providing clear channels of communication
Transparency
Build the capacity and profile of the AHA.
Membership drives
Communication
E-news
Presence at conferences
AHA slide in presentations given on behalf of AHA
Merchandise/branding
Increasing brand recognition
AHA Endorsement
Expansion of membership categories.
Promotion of the work of the AHA
Download the AHA 2016 - 2019 Strategic Plan here.