About Us

Queensland Health Strategic Plan 2012 - 2016

The Queensland Health Strategic Plan 2012-2016 is a core planning document for the department. Strategic planning provides a way for Queensland Health to determine its mission and purpose, and a set of underpinning values to guide the department's activities. It ensures the alignment of our priorities and activities with the Queensland Government's policies and priorities and outlines how we will deliver on the government's policy agenda. The plan also supports Queensland Health's commitment to implementing shared initiatives between the State and Australian Governments.

Our mission

Quality healthcare that Queenslanders value.

Our purpose

To provide leadership and direction for the public health system, and create an environment that encourages innovation and improvement in the delivery of health services.

Our government objectives

We recognise that Queenslanders trust us to act in their interests at all times. To fulfil our mission and sustain this trust we will contribute directly to achieving four of the five Queensland Government objectives for the community:

lower the cost of living
invest in better infrastructure and use better planning
revitalise frontline services
restore accountability in government

Our strategic outcomes

Queensland Health's strategic outcomes for the health system and health services are:

Health system

Queenslanders live longer, healthier and more independent lives.
Health equity is improving.
Queenslanders have confidence that their health system responds well to their needs.
The health system is affordable, sustainable, and continually improving.

Health service

Health services emphasise keeping people well, and avoiding unnecessary hospitalisations.
Access to services is easier and faster, especially for those with higher health needs or living in rural or regional communities.
Services are innovative, safe and effective, and designed around those who use them.
Health service delivery is supported by high quality corporate and clinical governance and management.
Public investment in health is targeted to ensure the best possible use of available resources.

To find out more, read the Queensland Health Strategic Plan 2012-2016 (PDF 353kB)