AASW Supporting Social Workers to Connect with Digital Health
AASW Supporting Social Workers to Connect with Digital Health
AASW is proud to support social workers in engaging with the AHPA Digital Health Connection Project, a national initiative led by Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) in collaboration with the Australian Digital Health Agency. This project aims to help allied health professionals build digital capability and connect with Australia’s key digital health systems.
Through the initiative, social workers can access practical guidance on key digital health services, including:
- My Health Record: Introduction to Australia’s national digital health record system
- Healthcare Identifiers: Understanding unique patient and provider identifiers
- Provider Connect Australia: Connecting digitally with other healthcare providers
- Cybersecurity Awareness: Tips to keep health information safe and secure.
Digital Health Resources
On this page, AASW will continue to provide members with access to targeted resources, webinars and practical guidance to support their digital health uplift.
Digital Health Education Webinar
Date: Monday 30 March 2026
Time: 5–6pm AEDT
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Free registration
This session is relevant for allied health professionals, private practice owners and practice managers seeking clarity on secure digital connection requirements.
Secure sharing of health information via digital products begins with an individual Healthcare Provider Identifier (HPI-I).
AHPA invites allied health professionals and practice owners to join Webinar 2 in the 2026 Digital Health Education Series, featuring formal presentations from representatives of Services Australia and Ahpra, followed by live Q&A.
This practical session will provide clear guidance on:
- What an HPI-I is and why it is required to use digital products like My Health Record, electronic prescribing and secure messaging
- How Allied Health Professionals obtain an HPI-I
- How HPI-I connects with an organisation’s HPI-O
- How organisations obtain and manage an HPI-O
- How HPI-I’s enable connection to national digital health products
- Where to access step-by-step guidance and support
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions before and during the webinar, relevant to their practice setting and registration status.
How AASW is Involved
AASW supports social workers in exploring and connecting with national digital health tools to help build confidence and engage with a more connected healthcare system. Through the Digital Health Connection Project, members will have access to:
- Practical education sessions
- Step-by-step guides
- Tips for integrating digital systems into everyday practice
Members can stay up to date with the latest digital health developments and explore opportunities to connect with initiatives and peers. These resources encourage learning, sharing, and considering how digital health can fit into social work practice.
Digital Health Initiatives
AASW has been actively supporting members through a focus on digital health, including:
Cyber security: Though AASW’s partnership with Harvey Norman Technology for Business, AASW members can get a complimentary $499 Cyber Security Risk Assessment.
Published resources: Such as Cyber Security as a Risk Management Strategy for Business.
About AHPA
Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) is the national voice for allied health professions. AHPA provides national policy and advocacy leadership to optimise the role of allied health professionals in the Australian healthcare system. Australia’s 300,000+ allied health professionals represent more than a quarter of the health workforce and deliver an estimated 200 million health services annually.
Allied Health Professions Australia
Allied Health Digital Hub
Digital health refers to technologies that enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery and make care more personalised and precise. AHPA facilitates digital health work to:
- Support associations, organisations, and practitioners to increase digital connectivity, maturity, and literacy
- Connect the health system by enabling safe, secure, and timely sharing of information between health professionals, consumers, and their support networks
About the Australian Digital Health Agency
The Australian Digital Health Agency is an Australian Government Commonwealth entity responsible for leading the development and delivery of national digital health systems. Its vision is “a healthier future for all Australians through connected healthcare.” The Agency works with governments, healthcare providers, and the community to enable secure sharing of health information and improve access to digital health services.
Australian Digital Health Agency