AHPO is based in Victoria, and is established to:

• Secure a wider recognition of the importance of the Supply function in Healthcare organisations.

• Bring together those engaged in the Healthcare profession in a friendly and social environment.

• Provide facilities for the reading of papers and for general discussion and presentation of facts of interest to the members on all matters regarding effective Supply activities.

• Further the dissemination of ideas and methods in such other ways as may seem expedient.

• Improve and elevate the technical and general knowledge of all concerned in the Health field.

• Promote a high standard of ethics, and just and honourable practices in the conduct of business.

• Assist each other in difficulties arising from procurement and supply.