Comment on National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission Report
The National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission released its final report in June 2009. The report recommends significant reforms to Australia's healthcare system, including the establishment of a Commonwealth-funded dental scheme, to be known as Denticare. DHSV supports a number of the Commission's recommendations, including the provision of universal dental services, and a greater emphasis on the prevention and early diagnosis of oral disease.
View the final report
View DHSV comment on the NHHRC interim report (Mar 2009) (PDF, 42KB)
Comment on National Primary Health Care Strategy Discussion Paper
The Australian Government’s Discussion Paper, Towards a National Primary Health Care Strategy, is intended to provide a broad framework and basic information on key issues surrounding primary health care to encourage input to assist in the development of a National Primary Health Care Strategy.
View the National Primary Health Care Discussion Paper
View DHSV’s submission (Feb 2009) (PDF, 38KB)
Submission to National Preventative Health Taskforce
In October 2008, the National Preventative Health Taskforce released the Discussion Paper Australia: the healthiest country by 2020, identifying three key priorities. DHSV has responded with recommendations on integrating oral health into the preventative health agenda.
View the Discussion Paper of the National Preventative Health Taskforce
View DHSV’s submission (Dec 2008) (PDF, 36KB)
Submission to the Department of Human Services on the Primary Health Care in Victoria Discussion Paper
The Department of Human Services’ release of Primary health care in Victoria – a discussion paper, was intended to promote a comprehensive view for the future of the primary health care system in Victoria for discussion and debate with the Victorian sector and key stakeholders.
View the Primary Health Care in Victoria Discussion Paper
View DHSV’s response (2008) (PDF, 19KB)