Health
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Reform & innovation

In late 2008, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) signed the National partnership agreement on hospital and health workforce reform (PDF, 304kB). This agreement was accompanied by a $1.5 billion funding package, and identifies workforce development as a key enabler of a sustainable healthcare system for Australia.

The Department of Health supports innovative approaches to the development and utilisation of Victoria's health workforce and has the following programs and resources available: