Responsibility For Health Facilities And Services

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Who are responsible for health care facilities and services?

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Federal government

State or territory

Local government

Private sector

Front 2

How is the federal government responsible for health care facilities and services?

Back 2

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Control funds obtained through taxes and allocate these to state or local health sectors.
 Operates assistance programs such as Medicare, PBS, as well as coordinates approved national health programs such as HIV/AIDS, and support special programs such as the National Heart Foundationand Royal Flying Doctor Service

Front 3

What are the responsibilities for the state government in health facilities and services?

Back 3

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Responsible for providing funding for health and community

services such as public hospitals and medical practitioners.

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regulate private hospitals and provide immunisation programs

Front 4

What are the responsibilities of the local government in health care facilities and services?

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Implementing state health policies and controlling local

environmental issues such as maintenance of recreational facilities.

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Providing a range of personal, preventative and home care services such as waste disposal and Meals on Wheels

Front 5

What are the private sectors responsible for in health care facilities and services?

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Private hospitals and alternative health services such as dental,

physiotherapy and chiropractic services.

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Privately run and funded organisations.

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Community Groups.

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Promoting health within a more concentrated or focused area of health, eg: Diabetes Australia and the Asthma Foundation.