Page 3363 - Week 09 - Thursday, 24 August 2017
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MS CODY: Minster, can you provide an update to the Assembly on progress on the territory-wide health services framework?
MS FITZHARRIS: I am pleased to advise the Assembly that much work has been underway already on the territory-wide health services framework. The framework itself will soon be released. It has been developed from extensive research and input from internal and external stakeholders. The framework will guide the establishment of a number of centres through which we will provide an integrated and person-centred approach to the delivery of health care. The centres will ensure specialty services are integrated across the continuum of care, which includes prevention in the community, care in the hospital and the management of care back in people’s homes.
The centres will enable care to be delivered in a coordinated way across health facilities in the ACT by encouraging and facilitating collaboration between related specialties across public and private sectors and community-based services. This will make it easier for patients to navigate the health services they need.
As we develop and finalise the centres’ specialty service plans and models of care over the next 12 to 18 months, we will have extensive engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and the broader community in a range of different ways. We will continue to draw on expert advice from clinicians, health personnel and relevant healthcare consumers, incorporating established best practice, advancement in medical technologies and innovation.
ACT Health has also commenced the more detailed health service planning process to support the development of specialty service plans with initial consultations, commencing last month. Underpinned by the principles of quality and safety, this important heath services planning work will transform our health system to better connect health services and to deliver better outcomes for patients and ensure the sustainability of our services.
MS ORR: Minister, how will feedback be incorporated into the development of the territory-wide health services framework?
MS FITZHARRIS: I thank Ms Orr for the supplementary. It will be incorporated in a multitude of ways. We will use existing channels as well as encouraging the broader community to engage. We have strong existing relationships with staff and stakeholders including private and community health organisations, higher education institutions, private operators, the royal colleges and employee organisations. They will provide ongoing, important input, and I look forward to making further announcements and continuing to work with them on the very important territory-wide health services framework.
Environment—community gardens
MS ORR: My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability. Minister, how is the ACT government enabling local communities to get involved in community garden projects?
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