The prolonged rise in the cost-of-living has seen many Australians unable to keep up with their healthcare costs, which has resulted in many consumers reporting they are delaying seeking care. We know that when care is delayed it often results in poorer health outcomes for people and can also see...

Consumers Health Forum looks at some of the important announcements for Health in the 2023-24 Budget.

Federal Budget 2022 - 23 analysis The Federal Budget 2022-23 was handed down by the Treasurer, Josh Frydenburg on Tuesday 29 March 2022, and we have been working hard to bring you the latest information and expert commentary on how the Budget responds to the needs of health consumers. Our Budget...

The health budget as a living investment In the Feb 2022 edition of Consumers Shaping Health , we .... Announced CHF's pre-budget submission with a wellness and “health in all policies” approach that argues for broad social positives. Update from healthdirect, Australia's free health advice service...

The Budget contest between physical and fiscal The Federal Budget this week has once again witnessed the contest in the health arena with much-needed spending in aged care and mental health. But is it enough? Youth Health Forum has opened applications for new members The Cancer Council and the...

Federal Budget 2021-22 analysis Since the Federal Budget 2021-22 was handed down by the Treasurer, Josh Frydenburg on Tuesday 11 May 2021, we have been working hard to bring you the latest information and expert commentary on how the Budget responds to the needs of health consumers. Our Budget...

Australia's high-quality health care system, with universal access to publicly funded and provided services augmented by a private health care system, consistently performs well in international comparisons. However, indicators of access and equity show that Australia does not do so well, coming...