By Professor Sheena Reilly, Pro Vice Chancellor (Health), Griffith University
The Palaszczuk Government’s 2018 State Budget has been delivered with a commendable focus on strengthening frontline services and managing the rising demand of health services.
The Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, the Honourable Dr Steven Miles MP, said the budget reflected the Government’s commitment to providing quality health services across Queensland, with almost $1.5 billion to be invested in healthcare specifically on the Gold Coast in 2018-19 – a record investment in healthcare in the region.
We welcome the government’s investment to meet increasing demand and keep Queenslanders healthy by improving critical health infrastructure, enhancing medical technology, boosting frontline staff, and importantly focusing on approaches to promote good health as well as proven prevention programs.
However, the road to better health outcomes for all Queenslanders remains long.
As a leading health academic institution, Griffith University can pinpoint three crucial areas that health policy and
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