THE Federal Government is being urged to "capitalise on Australians' capacity to take greater responsibility for their health outcomes", by establishing a dedicated Self-Care for Health Development Fund.
The Australian Self-Care Alliance (ASCA) said investment in empowering patients to play a more proactive role in their healthcare would ensure the sustainability of essential frontline health services.
ASCA Chair, John Bell, said "the need for an informed and engaged consumer for effective prevention and health management is pressing and indisputable".
"A long-term fund dedicated to self-care innovation and development should be established with a mandate to facilitate and expand self-care engagement," he said.
"Dedicated investment from the Federal Government, along with a systematic approach to build self-care capability and enhance self-care activity in all aspects of health and healthcare, is required if Australia is to capitalise on the health, economic and productivity benefits available through greater self-care."
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