Australia’s health system is world class, supporting universal and affordable access to high quality medical, pharmaceutical and hospital services, while helping people to stay healthy through health promotion and disease prevention activities.
The Department of Health has a diverse set of responsibilities, but throughout there is a common purpose, which is reflected in our Vision statement: Better health and wellbeing for all Australians.
The Department uses social media to share links and information about health policies and programs. Information about the Department's guidelines and moderation of social media accounts can be found at www.health.gov.au/using-our-websites/social-media
You can also follow the department on:
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/healthgovau
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/healthgovau
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthgovau/
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@healthgovau
We aim to achieve our Vision through strengthening evidence-based policy advising, improving programme management, research, regulation and partnerships with other government agencies, consumers and stakeholders.
We deliver on our vision through our people. One of our strengths is our proud culture of teams working together to get things done swiftly, collegiality and professionally. ‘Our way’ means:
• Leaders being clear on their expectations on ‘how’ we do business
• Allowing people to deliver high quality work in tight timeframes by sharing information and expectations upfront
• Supporting each other to learn and use new skills to build our capability
• Identifying and managing risks strategically while also being innovative
• Expecting high quality professional performance from each other
• Looking outside the Department’s own viewpoint to work with the community and listen to their views.
Calvary Retirement Communities enable you to enjoy safe, secure and relaxed community living through our residential aged care, respite accommodation and retirement villages.
Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation.
Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life.
With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care service centres.
Blue Care, part of Uniting Care Queensland, is one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit aged care organisations, dedicated to offering quality person-centred care and support options for those who choose to use our services.
Some 11,000 people choose to work or volunteer for Blue Care across Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Together, we work to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities as we: reach out to people in need; speak out for fairness and justice; care with compassion, innovation and wisdom.
The services offered include:
• Generalist and specialist nursing services
• Residential aged care services
• Allied health services
• Personal care, social support and domestic assistance to people in their own homes
• Respite care
• Retirement living
• Pastoral care and counselling
We are committed to the provision of services across communities irrespective of class, colour or creed.