Womens Health Business Case Report

2.5.2 NSW Government: Strategic Health Priorities & Frameworks 2.5.2.1 NSW Premiers’ Priorities The Women’s Health Programmodel and approach contributes to key Premiers’ Priorities around health and is consistent with identified strategies. PRIORITY: Reduce potentially preventable visits to hospital by 5% through to 2023 for people who can safely receive their care in the community. Key strategies aligned to the Women’s Health Program: • Focus on providing healthcare in the community, particularly for people who have complex chronic health and social needs • Help people to manage their health care needs, and stay healthy for as long as possible • Support patients in the community using integrated approaches to care to reduce preventable visits to hospital

2.5.2.1.1 NSWHuman Services Outcomes Framework The NSW Human Services Outcomes Framework is a cross agency framework for desired population outcomes to be achieved collectively by Government agencies and NGOs. The framework identifies priorities across seven Outcome Domains: Education & Skills, Economic, Health, Home, Safety, Empowerment, Social & Community connectedness. The Women’s Health Program contributes primarily to outcomes for women and families in domains 3, 5 and 6: 3. Health Improve mental health and well-being Improve individuals’ access to the heath care services they required Keeping people healthy through proactive management and education Improve Aboriginal health outcomes 5. Safety All children are safe from harm All people are safe from domestic and family violence 6. Empowerment The customer is at the heart of decision making that affects them Service design is determined by customer experience Service provision is non-discriminatory and culturally appropriate

PRIORITY: Reduce the rate of suicide deaths in NSW by 20% by 2023

Key strategies aligned to the Women’s Health Program: • Promote a collaborative, co-ordinated and integrated approach to care which addresses mental health, drug and alcohol, domestic violence, sexual assault, disability and financial advice services.

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Sustainable Investment in the NSWNGOWomen’s Health Program