Australian Health & Social Systems Quiz 1

Question 1

What is Policy?

Answer 1

Policy is simply defined by a way of doing things by an individual, group, organisation, or government with the intention of influencing or making decisions.

Question 2

What does Public Policy refer to?

Answer 2

Government Policy

Question 3

What is the House of Representatives often called?

Answer 3

The Lower House

Question 4

What is the House of Representatives comprised of?

Answer 4

Members elected from electorates across Australia

Question 5

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

Answer 5

151 members

Question 6

Who becomes the Prime Minister of Australia?

Answer 6

The leader of the party (or coalition) with the most representatives in the House of Representatives

Question 7

Who is the current Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing?

Answer 7

Mary-Anne Thomas MP

Question 8

What are the main functions of the House of Representatives?

Answer 8

It determines the government, passes laws, monitors administration, and debates issues of national importance

Question 9

Where does Australian policy come from?

Answer 9

It comes from Australia’s political system—representative democracy.

Question 10

What does “representative democracy” mean?

Answer 10

It means people vote for leaders who make decisions on their behalf.

Question 11

What is public policy?

Answer 11

Public policy is how the government puts its political ideas into action.

Question 12

Why does policy in Australia have many influences?

Answer 12

Because many people and groups have a say—it’s a democracy.

Question 13

What are the effects of many voices in policy?

Answer 13

Policies are shaped by different opinions and can have many outcomes.

Question 14

What is the Senate often called?

Answer 14

The Upper House

Question 15

Who are the members of the Senate?

Answer 15

Members from each of the states and territories in Australia

Question 16

How many members are in the Senate?

Answer 16

76 members (12 from each state and 2 from each territory)

Question 17

What does the Senate do?

Answer 17

It reviews legislation that comes from the Lower House. The budget, the implementation etc.

Question 18

Who appoints the Governor-General?

Answer 18

The King, on the advice of the Prime Minister

Question 19

How long does the Governor-General serve?

Answer 19

For as long as the King wishes (at the King’s pleasure)

Question 20

What does the Governor-General do?

Answer 20

Makes sure government processes follow the law and are done properly

Question 21

What powers does the Governor-General have?

Answer 21

1. Dissolves Parliament
2. Issues writs for new elections
3. Commissions the Prime Minister
4. Appoints Ministers after elections
5. Gives assent to laws passed by Parliament

Question 22

Who is the current Governor-General of Australia?

Answer 22

Sam Mostyn

Question 23

What are the levels of government involved in healthcare in Australia?

Answer 23

1. Federal
2. State and territory
3. Local

Question 24

Who runs Australia’s healthcare system?

Answer 24

All levels of government work together to run it.

Question 25

What are the 9 National Health Priority Areas (NHPAs) in Australia?

Answer 25

1. Cancer control 2. Cardiovascular health 3. Injury prevention and control 4. Mental health 5. Diabetes mellitus 6. Asthma 7. Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions 8. Obesity 9. Dementia

Question 26

What is incidence?

Answer 26

The number of new cases of a disease or condition in a population during a specific time period.

Question 27

What is prevalence?

Answer 27

The total number of existing cases of a disease or condition in a population at a given time.

Question 28

What is mortality?

Answer 28

The number of deaths in a population during a specific time period.

Question 29

What is morbidity?

Answer 29

The level of illness or disease in a population.

Question 30

What are Years of Life Lost (YLL)?

Answer 30

The number of years lost due to dying before the ideal life span (represents fatal burden).

Question 31

What are Years Lived with Disability (YLD)?

Answer 31

The number of years lived in poor health or with a disability (represents non-fatal burden).

Question 32

What is a Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY)?

Answer 32

The total burden of disease, combining years lost due to death (YLL) and years lived with disability (YLD).

Question 33

What is the aim of health policy?

Answer 33

To ensure that a person who needs healthcare and a healthcare provider can meet safely and effectively.

Question 34

What are the components of a healthcare system?

Answer 34

Inputs, Processes, Outputs, and Outcomes

Question 35

What are "Inputs" in a healthcare system?

Answer 35

Things that need to be taken into consideration before care is provided (e.g., resources, staff, facilities).

Question 36

What are "Processes" in a healthcare system?

Answer 36

The activities carried out, such as prescriptions, referrals, diagnostics, and treatments.

Question 37

What are "Outputs" in a healthcare system?

Answer 37

Short-term results of healthcare activities, like treated patients or completed procedures.

Question 38

What are "Outcomes" in a healthcare system?

Answer 38

Long-term effects of the system, such as improved population health and quality of life.

Question 39

Who is the Victorian Minister for Health?

Answer 39

Mary-Anne Thomas

Question 40

What is the role of the Victorian Department of Health?

Answer 40

It is the state department responsible for supporting: 1. Health and Ambulance Services 2. Mental Health 3. Ageing portfolios

Question 41

What is the role of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA)?

Answer 41

1. Developing and delivering policies and programs 2. Advising the government on health, aged care, disability, and sport

Question 42

What is the vision of DHDA?

Answer 42

Better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations.

Question 43

What are the strategic priorities of DHDA?

Answer 43

1. Improving health outcomes 2. Strengthening the health system 3. Supporting healthy ageing and aged care 4. Disability inclusion and services 5. Promoting sport and physical activity 6. Health emergency preparedness