Organisation
Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia)
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DHAC
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Strategy
National dementia education and training standards framework
A framework developed to support a more consistent and comprehensive approach to knowledge and skill development for supporting people living with dementia and their families and carers. It sets out the recommended standards for knowledge and skills across a core range of dementia learning domains and learning tiers, giving consideration to the range of professional...
Assessment
Bulk billing for all Australians: impact analysis
This impact assessment will be used to inform Government's consideration of options to further strengthen Medicare through bulk billing for all Australians. The objectives of the Government’s proposed intervention are to: support GPs and GP Practices to provide bulk billed care; reinforce primary care as the first point of contact within the health system; and...
Assessment
Building the general practice workforce to strengthen Medicare: impact analysis
Australia is not generating enough general practitioners (GPs) to meet community need now and into the future. This impact analysis examines options for Australian Government action to grow Australia’s GP workforce to better meet community need. It explores the status quo (continuing existing investment in programs) as well as three packages of policy options.
Strategy
National roadmap to improve the health and mental health of Autistic people 2025–2035
This roadmap aims to address the breadth of issues faced by Autistic people in the Australian healthcare system. It outlines the path to improve the physical and mental health of Australia’s growing Autistic population.
Strategy
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care framework 2025–2035
This framework contains a range of actions to improve aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It sets out reforms under five measurable outcomes underpinned by four guiding principles, establishing a vision for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to age well by having their spiritual, physical and mental health needs met.