Preventative Health Taskforce

In our submission to the Preventative Health Taskforce the Alliance called for the recognition of the primary role that social determinants play in every person’s health.

The Taskforce was established by the Minister for Health and Aging in April 2008 to provide evidence-based advice to governments and health providers on preventative health programs and strategies, focusing on the burden of chronic disease currently caused by obesity, tobacco and the excessive consumption of alcohol. It released the discussion paper, "Australia: the healthiest country by 2020",  in October 2008, which it sought public comment on.

Download our submission (January 2009)

The Taskforce's key deliverables for 2008-2009 are to provide the Government with advice on the framework for the Preventative Health Partnerships between the Commonwealth and the State and Territories and to develop a National Preventative Health Strategy. The Taskforce was due to deliver a National Preventative Health Strategy to the Government in June 2009.