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GPs favoured but costs and barriers remain in health system

20 September 2017 — Media release
While the overwhelming majority of middle-aged and older Australians are happy with their GP, as shown in a new national Survey of Health Care, its findings on cost and other barriers underline gaps in care and the need for a better-connected health system. “The Australian Bureau of Statistics...
 
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Making sure consumers are part of the health conversation as effective advocates and leaders.
 
Improving the quality of health services
Working with health and social support systems to implement consumer-centred reforms that make the right kind of difference.
 
Influencing policy
Advocating consumer-centred health care to governments, health and social support systems.

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20 September 2017 — Media release

GPs favoured but costs and barriers remain in health system

While the overwhelming majority of middle-aged and older Australians are happy with their GP, as shown in a new national Survey of Health Care, its findings on cost and other barriers underline gaps in care and the need for a better-connected health system. “The Australian Bureau of Statistics...
19 September 2017 — Media release

Obesity report: time to tip the scales in favour of a healthier Australia

Beating obesity requires strong government leadership, new partnerships and effective action now more than ever, a compelling new report released today shows. The Tipping the Scales report by the Obesity Policy Coalition and the Global Obesity Centre presents a consensus view of Australia’s leading...
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  •   healthUPdate — CHF's exclusive monthly e-newsletter
  •  Consumer Representative Vacancies
  •  Latest CHF Consultations
  •  Current committees & Vacancies

Upcoming Events

26 October 2017 — Melbourne, VIC

5th Australian Palliative Care Research Colloquium

Hosted by the Centre for Palliative Care, the Colloquium provides an invaluable opportunity for those involved in the provision of evidence based care of patients with advanced disease to learn, connect and collaborate. The keynote speaker this year is Professor Hal Swerissen from Grattan Institute...

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Patient Opinion is an independent site about your experiences of Australian health services, good or bad. They pass your stories to the right people to make a difference.

Go to patientopinion.org.au