Partnerships in preventative health

The workforce outside the health sector also has a significant influence on preventative health, particularly in regard to obesity, tobacco and alcohol. These include but are not limited to: education; local government; social and community services; sport and recreation; justice and policing; urban planning, transport and infrastructure; and agriculture.

Engaging with these sectors via collaborative partnerships and programs will also contribute to improved health outcomes through prevention.

8.7 Future funding models for prevention

Sustainable and cost-effective funding models are vital to support a comprehensive and integrated approach to prevention. This approach includes adequate funding for research infrastructure, program design and delivery, workforce planning and resourcing, social marketing, surveillance and monitoring and evaluation. Whilst the primary healthcare setting has been the most recent model, and an important focus in terms of the development of suitable funding models for preventative health, this must not be at the expense of other settings or sectors that also contribute to and enhance health outcomes.

The NPA may be well positioned to guide and inform the identification, examination and development of future funding models for prevention through:

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  The investigation and provision of advice in regard to potential funding options for prevention, both within and external to the health sector
  
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  The investigation and provision of advice in regard to the potential development of a funding framework for prevention, both within and external to the health sector, to guide the development and use of a number of funding models
  

The Preventative Health Taskforce invites your involvement in the implementation of the National Preventative Health Strategy.

Everyone has a role to play in prevention. Throughout the Strategy, the importance of working together and taking responsibility is emphasised for all Australians – whether they be individuals, communities, governments, industry, in health or other sectors. The Taskforce would like to hear your ideas about what you can do to help Australia become the healthiest country by 2020.

The Taskforce is keen to hear and to tell others of your contribution to the health of all Australians. An online national forum for organisations, local governments, businesses and industry, community groups, families and individuals will be developed to share your commitments and plans to making Australia healthy.

Together with this a national recognition and award scheme for outstanding contributions to making Australia the healthiest country by 2020 will be instituted. The Taskforce looks forward to receiving your contributions.

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CHAPTER 2: Obesity In Australia: A need for urgent action

Contents

The case for prevention 86

Targets 91

Key action areas 92