Outline why Australia's healthcare system requires ongoing partnerships between government and non-government organisations to achieve better health outcomes. (3 marks)
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- Australia’s healthcare system requires ongoing partnerships because no single organisation can address all health needs.
- Government organisations provide essential funding, infrastructure and broad population coverage through Medicare and public hospitals. However, gaps exist in specialised services like mental health support and disability care.
- Non-government organisations fill these gaps by offering targeted services and community connections.
- Partnerships combine resources and expertise to create comprehensive healthcare delivery, ensuring mainstream and specialised requirements are met for optimal population health outcomes.
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- Australia’s healthcare system requires ongoing partnerships because no single organisation can address all health needs.
- Government organisations provide essential funding, infrastructure and broad population coverage through Medicare and public hospitals. However, gaps exist in specialised services like mental health support and disability care.
- Non-government organisations fill these gaps by offering targeted services and community connections.
- Partnerships combine resources and expertise to create comprehensive healthcare delivery, ensuring mainstream and specialised requirements are met for optimal population health outcomes.