Federal politicians, sufferers, well being professionals and teachers from throughout Australia are working collectively to enhance methods of navigating the Australian well being system at an occasion at Parliament House in Canberra at this time.

Navigating well being and associated methods like incapacity and aged care will be tough, and consultants agree that much less complicated and person-centred pathways are wanted at a nationwide degree. Experts say most Australians usually are not conscious of those complexities till they expertise a well being problem and discover themselves at their most susceptible inside a system they neither perceive nor really feel empowered by.

To give attention to these points, the Parliamentary Friends of Women’s Health group are internet hosting the #Navigating Health session in Canberra at this time.

University of Melbourne Dean of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Professor Jane Gunn, will handle the session to debate how analysis can and ought to be translated into well being system reforms for the advantage of society.

“As patients, parents, and carers, we all know it can seem overwhelming at times to navigate the health system,” Professor Gunn mentioned.

“Universities play an important role by providing the evidence base and translational capability to ensure that the very best science makes an impact and transforms health systems.

“But currently the pace at which evidence is translated into practice and policy is too slow, and we need to change this.” Professor Gunn mentioned.

Nossal Institute of Global Health Navigating Health Project Lead Ms Siân Slade mentioned the chance to debate patient-centred methods is crucial.

“Access can be difficult for patients, and pathways to managing healthcare needs are often fragmented,” Ms Slade mentioned.

“We need to effectively build capacity and capability to operationalise a culture change in health. Using the skills, knowledge and experience of patients, carers and the health professionals enables a shared approach to tackling complex problems. We all have a role to play.”

The Australian Women’s Health Parliamentary Friends Group is co-chaired by Peta Murphy MP and Bridget Archer MP.

#Navigating Health commenced as a nationwide venture in 2021 to attach changemakers, break down silos, and facilitate collaboration on crucial points inside the well being system.

This nationwide collaboration has now prolonged internationally, to incorporate organisations together with the American Cancer Society within the USA and the NHS within the UK.

The Parliamentary Friends of Women’s Health Drop In at Parliament House, Wednesday 29 March from 11am – 12pm can be joined through Zoom.