Primary health care in Victoria - a discussion paper
Overview
Primary health care in Victoria - a discussion paper, is intended to promote a comprehensive view for the future of the primary health care system in Victoria for discussion and debate with the Victorian sector and key stakeholders.
This paper is being released at a time when significant emphasis is being placed on primary health care by the Australian Government with consideration of a National Primary Health Care Strategy and work being undertaken by the Health and Hospital Reform Commission.
The paper
- proposes several overarching priorities for action to reform and develop primary health care in Victoria
- outlines a population-focused response to improve access and integration, service delivery and performance monitoring models, specific workforce initiatives and sustainability
- provides the context for primary health care in Victoria, including a definition and guiding principles
It is recognised that action on the overarching priorities and population-focussed actions proposed may require changes in response and investment by the Australian Government and the Victorian State Government and change of practice by the Victorian primary health sector.
Feedback
This discussion paper aims to inform dialogue with stakeholders about the future directions for primary health care in Victoria. Written feedback is welcomed by any interested party. The online feedback form is provided for your convenience. Please keep responses to less than 600 words.
The deadline for feedback is open ended at this point in time until the National position is clear - which is not likely until July. However in the meantime the Primary Health Branch and regions are happy to discuss in existing forums and get feedback from the Victorian sector.
Contact for more information
Bronwyn Diffey
Primary Health Branch
Department of Human Services
Ph: (61 3) 9096 9389
Email: bronwyn.diffey@dhs.vic.gov.au
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Primary Health Care in Victoria - A discussion paper (175kb, pdf)