Australias Health System

Question 1

Federal Government

Answer 1

Policy development
Major source of funding collected through taxes 
Public health programs
Complete research through the NHMRC
Nursing homes and aged care

Question 2

State Government

Answer 2

Funding and management of hospitals
Provision of health care services such as mental, child, adolescent and family services
Funds a range of preventative programs and health promotion programs

Question 3

Local Government

Answer 3

Health inspections and regulation of food standards
Removal of wastes
Water quality testing
Maintaining public places such as parks and sporting facilities
Delivering immunisations

Question 4

Values of the Health System

“CARE CASES”

Answer 4

C     Continuous
A     Appropriate
R     Responsive
E     Effective
C     Capable
A     Accessible 
S     Safe
E     Efficient
S     Sustainable

Question 5

Medicare

Answer 5

Medicare is Australia’s universal health acre scheme. Established in 1984, it gives all Australians access to health care that is subsidised by the government.

Question 6

Medicare funding

Answer 6

The Medicare Levy
The Medicare Levy surcharge on high income earners
General taxes

Question 7

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Answer 7

The PBS is a Federal Government funded scheme that subsidises the cost of a wide range of prescription medications, providing Australians with access to necessary and cost effective medicines at an affordable price

Question 8

Private Health Insurance

Answer 8

Private Health Insurance is a type of insurance under which members pay a premium in return for payments towards health related costs not covered by Medicare. It is additional insurance purchased on top of Medicare