Commissioned by the Australian Government, the independent Scope of Practice Review Final Report "Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce" was released on 5 November 2024.
The Review was led by Professor Mark Cormack, supported by the University of Queensland and an Expert Advisory Committee that included patients, health experts and representatives from peak professional bodies, including ADOHTA.
The Final Report includes 18 recommendations across four key reform areas:
- Theme A - Workforce design, development, education and planning
- Theme B - Legislation and regulation
- Theme C - Funding and payment policy
- Theme D - Enablers and other key considerations
We were pleased to contribute feedback during the Review process with the Final Report containing a direct quote from ADOHTA:
The Minister for Health and Aged Care The Hon Mark Butler MP said:
"This review validates the frustrations of so many of our incredible health professionals: the health system does not enable and support them to consistently deliver the care that is within their skills, training and experience.
This is not a case of a single profession missing out. The review tells us that virtually all health professions are held back by restrictions and barriers that are unrelated to their skills, training and experience."
You can learn more about the Review, Final Report and Media Release here:
FINAL REPORT
EXTRACT OF FINAL REPORT
DPT HEALTH AND AGED CARE MEDIA RELEASE
Sources:
- Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce, Scope of Practice Review - Final Report, October 2024.
- The Hon Mark Butler MP Minister for Health and Aged Care Media Release 5 November 2024.
- Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) Healthcare in Brief 8 November 2024.
