Please find attached statement from the Primary Health Care Alliance.
60 health leaders from medical, nursing, allied health peak professional organisations, and universities have reached consensus on key reform issues to lead discussions with government, including funding, workforce training, digital health and data and research.
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This Volunteers Day (5 December) Ms Rae explains how volunteers make a world of difference to the experience of a consumer’s care. Margaret Rae often thought about who was going to do all the little things for her loved ones staying in hospital, after she’d gone home. Seeking a way to help others in future, an opportunity appeared when her friend’s daughter suggested volunteering at Eastern Health. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: Margaret Rae is available for interview upon request.Contact Marianna Alepidis to arrange a time.PHOTOS: Available for download here.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When Margaret Rae finished a visit to her loved ones in hospital, she…
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