Making a tangible difference to people’s wellbeing
Welcome to UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
The University of South Australia plays an important role in shaping the wellbeing of communities through the education of health professionals.
We offer degrees across a range of allied health and human performance disciplines, encompassing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise and sports science, human movement, clinical exercise physiology, speech pathology, medical radiation sciences, health science, public health and medical sonography.
Our students learn in purpose-built interactive facilities and from industry-informed teachers, and gain hands-on experience working with real patients in our community clinics.
We deliver high-impact research in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health issues. We partner with industry to address global health challenges and work collaboratively to solve them. Areas of research strength include pain sciences, rehabilitation, and high performance in sport.
UniSA’s community clinics provide affordable services to members of the public while giving students valuable opportunities for practical learning. Our clinics include physiotherapy, podiatry, dietetics, and exercise physiology.
Our graduates are tomorrow’s health workforce: resourceful, engaged, and ready to create positive change in health and wellbeing, both locally and globally.
We solve critical health challenges, build strong relationships, and produce outstanding health professionals.
Read on to find out more about UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance.
Career and study areas
Explore our research
As Australia’s University of Enterprise, our research centres work closely with industry on projects that deliver improvements in medicine, healthcare and overall wellbeing.
Clinical Placement Unit
Professional, clinical and field placements in metropolitan and rural areas are a core element of many of the programs offered within UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences and UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance. The learning from your placements will give you a wide range of experience to take with you into your chosen profession.
Executive Education and short courses
Whether you want to learn new skills, update your qualifications, or undertake professional development training, UniSA’s Executive Education and short courses can rapidly further your knowledge and grow your business.
World-class partners
We are a globally connected university with over 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
What's new at UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Community engagement
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Physiotherapy Clinic
Designed to address your individual needs, UniSA’s Physiotherapy Clinic delivers hands-on quality care to help restore, maintain and promote optimal physical function. Services are provided by professionally supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as fully qualified physiotherapists. -
Podiatry Clinic
Visit UniSA’s Podiatry Clinic to access a range of services, including foot and lower limb treatment, sports injury treatment, orthotics, and biomechanical assessments. Podiatry services are provided by undergraduate podiatry students under the supervision of registered practicing podiatrists. -
Occupational Therapy Clinic
UniSA’s Occupational Therapy Clinic offers assessment and treatment for children and youths. An interdisciplinary service, our fully accredited OTs will work with your child’s strengths and challenges to achieve their goals. -
Mammography Clinic
In partnership with BreastScreen SA, the UniSA Mammography Clinic offers free breast screenings for women primarily aged 50-74 in an accessible and comfortable environment. -
High Performance Sport Centre
At UniSA’s High Performance Sport Centre, we offer specialist exercise testing to suit a range of needs. Access state of the art exercise science analysis services that will assist in designing your training program and maximising your performance. -
Exercise Physiology Clinic
UniSA’s Exercise Physiology Clinic offers services that assist with the management and prevention of chronic health conditions, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, disabilities, and medical conditions. We offer practical exercise advice and programs that will help you to achieve your health goals. -
UniSA Health and Medical Clinics
The UniSA Health and Medical Clinics provide a range of low-cost general practitioner services, providing acute and preventative health care across two convenient city locations. -
UniSA Sport and Fitness Facilities
With gym, pool and indoor court facilities spread across our four metropolitan campuses, UniSA offers a range of affordable and convenient fitness activities. Casual visits and memberships are open to the general public, as well as to UniSA students and staff.
Connect with UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Discover our local and international partnerships, thriving alumni community, and enterprising connections.
Department of Rural Health
Committed to improving the recruitment and retention of health professionals in rural and remote South Australia, the Department of Rural Health engages with local communities, and supports domestic nursing and allied health students in undertaking rural placements.
Invictus Pathways Program
The Invictus Pathways Program (IPP) is a wellbeing program to assist current serving and veteran defence force personnel and first responders who have physical, emotional and/or psychological conditions often suffered as a result of traumatic events.
Contact UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance Unit Office
Level 8 Centenary Building, City East campus
