Welcome to the

Australian Telehealth Society

The ATHS was formed in 2008, with a vision to deliver a united ‘voice’ for telehealth advancement and covering a broad range of domains including the health sector, academic institutions, government and industry partners. Our society has a membership representing all states and territories in Australia. 

Vision

A health care system that delivers quality care to all, either in person or by telehealth. 

Mission

To advocate for telehealth adoption and innovation, through collaboration with the health sector, academic institutions, government, industry and consumers.

Guiding Principles

• Integrity
• Equity
• Inclusivity
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Innovation

While the society is still relatively young, we have already established an impressive track record by drafting various telehealth strategy documents, hosting the inaugural Global Telehealth conference in Perth during 2010 and co-hosting the Successes and Failures in Telehealth Conferences in 2011,2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017... Read More...

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SFT-24 

We are thrilled to extend you a warm invitation for the 2024 Successes and Failures in Telehealth (SFT-24) conference, hosted by The University of Queensland’s Centre for Online Health (UQ-COH).

Taking place from 13 – 15th November, 2024 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, SFT-24 promises to be a premier event in Australia's healthcare landscape, fostering collaboration and innovation in the dynamic field of telehealth and virtual healthcare.

Since its inception in 2001, the SFT conferences have been at the forefront of showcasing the transformative potential of telehealth and virtual care. With a long history of bringing together stakeholders – including clinicians, researchers, policymakers, educators, industry leaders, and consumers – SFT-24 provides an unparalleled platform for knowledge exchange and networking.

The call for abstracts is now open, and we encourage you to submit your work for presentation at SFT-24.  We invite abstracts which represent original research (formal evaluation of telehealth and virtual care); and/or clinical case reports (describing your telehealth service and experience from a service provider perspective). SFT-24 abstracts are due before Monday 27 May 2024 and SFT-24 abstract submission guidelines are now available here.

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What IsTelehealth

ATHS has many resources available to help our members and support Telehealth education. 

Here are some videos on 'What is Telehealth' and how it is used in Dermatology, Speech Therapy, Aged Care and Regional Care. 

These videos are made available by the Centre of Research Excellence in Telehealth (CRE)

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