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HMS, HAG 2021 HSC 16 MC

Which strategy is most likely to reduce the current impact of a growing ageing population on Australia's health system and services?

  1. Increasing support services that enable older Australians to keep living in their own home
  2. Providing education programs in secondary school to reduce the risk factors for preventable chronic disease
  3. Introducing an application fee for individuals to register as volunteers with organisations that assist the elderly
  4. Sending annual reminder emails to older Australians encouraging them to register for government support programs
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  • A is correct: Home support reduces expensive institutional care demands.

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: Long-term benefit but doesn’t address current impact.
  • C is incorrect: Fees would reduce volunteer participation not increase.
  • D is incorrect: Emails don’t provide actual services or support.

Filed Under: Impact of an Ageing Population Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5478-25-Govt/non-govt planning

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