Attached Release covers:
1. National newborn bloodspot screening – a failed election commitment
2. PBS co-payments and ensuring those who are struggling do not miss out
3. The continuing shortfall in women’s health – let’s get back to basics – contraception is both reproductive and prevention of cancer risk
4. NDIS – we have to make it sustainable and we welcome various reviews but means testing and co-pays are also needed consistent with aged care and health care
5. Blanket subsidies for all are flawed – we cannot make funds available for those most in need if we are handing out money for those who don’t need it.
6. Continuous Glucose Monitoring- a tender running six months late – what is the risks for access for Australia’s 2M diabetes patients?
7. So many health decisions not announced – watching and waiting for what will happen next
8. Support cheaper medicine costs for government to improve access for patients
9. Please see our broader 2024-25 budget submission and all we asked the Government to consider to improve access for those in need and take tough decisions on those who are fiscally secure.
