Category
Public Health Policy
2 articles
social determinantshealth equity
Social Determinants of Health: Australia's Structural Barriers to Equitable Outcomes
Housing instability, low income, educational disadvantage, and unemployment drive health outcomes more than healthcare access. Here's the evidence on social determinants and the policy reforms needed to address health inequality in Australia.
24 Jan 202612 min read
preventionchronic disease
Chronic Disease Prevention Funding in Australia: The Return on Investment Case
Australia spends less than 2% of its health budget on prevention despite chronic disease representing over 70% of the disease burden. This analysis examines the economic evidence for prevention investment, what the OECD comparison shows, and the policy reforms that would shift Australia's health system upstream.
8 Jan 202612 min read