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PHM536 - Health Systems, Planning and Evaluation

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Public Health Research

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Unit Description

The aim of the unit is to provide an overview of the Australian Health System, an analysis of the key design challenges in the system and proposed health reform strategies. It will also explore key concepts around governance, leadership, management and evaluating performance and interventions.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Outline and explain the key components and stakeholders in the Australian health system
2.	Identify and analyse the roles of the Australian and State/Territory Governments in the health system
3.	Discuss the key challenges for the Australian health care system and how they influence health reform strategies
4.	Identify and explain the key health workforce issues
5.	Analyse approaches to strategic management, leadership and governance to improve the quality of health services
6.	Critically assess the different approaches to planning and evaluation

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Online Discussions (approx. 1000 words total)	20%	1,2,4
2.	Essay: Health Systems (2500 words)	40%	1,2,3,4,5
3.	Essay: Planning & Evaluation (2500 words) (Hurdle)	40%	3,5,6

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Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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