Welcome to the NSW Health Reform website.
On the 24 August 2011, the Minister for Health and Medical Research, the Hon. Jillian Skinner released the report titled 'Future Governance Arrangements for NSW Health – Report of the Director-General'. This Report outlines new governance arrangements aimed at ensuring NSW Health is a strong and resilient health system able to deliver the excellent health outcomes we expect for our patients and the broader community.
In parallel with the Governance Review, we have been working with State and Commonwealth Governments to finalise the National Health Reform Agreement through the Council of Australian Governments.
New South Wales has played a pivotal role in securing better outcomes for patients and influencing a reform agenda aligned with the policy direction of the New South Wales Government. Importantly, the final Agreement reflects the NSW Governments’ priorities of transparency, local governance and financial sustainability.
The key elements of the COAG reforms, including the introduction of Activity Based Funding have been incorporated in the proposed future arrangements for the governance of NSW Health.
We are entering a significant period of transformation for health care delivery in New South Wales.
It is an exciting time, but not without its challenges. It will take all of us working collaboratively to transform our organisation.
I would encourage you to keep checking the website for regular updates on the reform process at both the National and State level.
I want to thank you for your professionalism and commitment to the public health system and look forward to working with you in the interests of patients and the broader community of New South Wales.
I also welcome your feedback which you can send to me at this email address:
DGhealthreform@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Mary Foley
Director-General