International Health Professionals

HWA has been tasked with developing a coordinated national approach to the recruitment and retention of international health professionals to work in Australia’s public and non-government health sectors. This will involve reviewing and mapping current approaches; development of targeted programs to boost ethical international recruitment;  providing strategic advice to government and industry on improving access and support arrangements for the international health workforce; assisting employers to efficiently source skilled health professionals.

Ongoing consultation and collaboration will be required with government health agencies, non government organisations, regulatory agencies, professional colleges, accreditation agencies, immigration and a host of related international agencies