School of Allied Health
The School of Allied Health includes the departments of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, human communication sciences, and social work and social policy. It also includes the National Institute of Deaf Studies, and the departments of podiatry, prosthetics and orthotics, and clinical vision sciences.
We use contemporary and innovative approaches to education and have a vibrant research culture. Our programs are of a high academic standard and relevant to contemporary health professionals in clinical and research roles.
Research areas
The research program of the School of Allied Health is centred on research in the core areas of:
- Back and neck pain
- Bone and cartilage
- Foot disorders
- Gait and balance
- Joint orthopaedics
- Joint rehabilitation
- Prosthetics and orthotics
Departments
The School is comprised of the following departments:
- Department of Clinical Vision Sciences
- Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
- Department of Human Communication Sciences
- Department of Occupational Therapy
- Department of Physiotherapy
- Department of Podiatry
- Department of Social Work and Social Policy
- National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics
- National Institute for Deaf Studies and Sign Language
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Our staff
Our academic staff are dedicated and experienced experts in the field, committed to producing relevant research and strong student learning outcomes.
