A Vision for Strengthening Australia’s Healthcare System
Australia’s healthcare system is at a crossroads. Growing workforce challenges, increasing service demands, and evolving patient expectations require decisive government action to ensure a sustainable, high-quality system. Medical leadership is critical in driving solutions that improve patient outcomes, strengthen workforce resilience, and enhance system-wide efficiency.
RACMA calls on the Australian Government to take urgent action to embed strong medical leadership in healthcare policy, planning, and governance. This advocacy agenda outlines key actions that will enable the government to address critical workforce shortages, improve workplace culture and safety, ensure financial stewardship, and align legislative frameworks to support sustainable healthcare leadership.
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A Call to Action for Government
RACMA urges the Australian Government to prioritise strong medical leadership as a foundation for healthcare system sustainability. Without immediate action on workforce planning, workplace culture, financial stewardship, and governance, the healthcare system will continue to face escalating pressures.
By embedding leadership in policy, funding, and legislative reforms, the government can ensure a healthcare system that is future-ready, patient-centred, and globally competitive.
Our health system’s future urgently needs government partnership with medical leaders now, driving action and outcomes.
Author: Felicity Gallagher
29th March 2025
