The department has a priority outcomes framework, consistent with Victoria's broader public sector reform outcomes policy. This also complements our performance reporting obligations under the Financial Management Act 1994.
The outcomes show what success looks like. They reflect our ambitions for Victoria's public health services.
They are clear, unambiguous, and high-level statements about the things that matter for people and communities.
The outcomes help the department to:
- set its priorities based on evidence about what is working and what is not
- deliver health services that match Victorians' needs
- be accountable for the performance of those services.
The priority outcomes framework is organised around 5 domains and 11 priority outcomes. There are 33 indicators across the priority outcomes.
The domains align with the strategic directions set out in this strategic plan.
We will continually update the framework as new priorities emerge and more data becomes available.
We report on our performance against the outcomes framework in the department's annual report.
The department also has a Public health and wellbeing outcomes framework and a Mental health and wellbeing outcomes framework. These frameworks are specific to those areas of healthcare. The latter was recommended by the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System.
A data dashboard will also help us to monitor progress against domains and outcomes of the Victorian Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Agreement and Action Plans. We are working on this in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
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