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Course description

What is the most important thing you need when you get sick? A compass and a map! In this course you¿ll learn how to navigate¿the Australian health system and be equipped with the skills needed to advocate¿for those who get lost. Through this course we will help you build your compass and map to explore questions such as:¿ ¿ Why do some people get sick more often or get sicker than others?¿¿ ¿ Why can some people access health care more easily than others and how can we advocate to address this?¿ ¿ Why do some health policies seem like a good idea, but never see the light of day?¿¿ Welcome to Health Systems and Policy. This course introduces students to issues relating to the Australian health care system and the diverse communities it serves. Together we ask and answer the "whys" and equip students with the skills to take action. We will develop an understanding of how the Australian health system works and discuss the many challenges that arise when providing health care for our diverse population, particularly groups that are socially isolated and marginalised by systems and policies. We will also consider current issues and debate the many challenges the health system and policy makers face.

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