Federal, state and territory governments have agreed to a 5-year plan that aims to enable Australians to manage and improve their personal health and wellbeing through advances in digital technology.

The strategy, and accompanying delivery roadmap, provides a clear path to an inclusive, sustainable and healthier future for all Australians.

The vision of the National digital health strategy is an inclusive, sustainable and healthier future for all Australians through a connected and digitally-enabled health system. 

Change enablers:

• Policy and regulatory settings that cultivate digital health adoption, use and innovation
• Secure, fit-for-purpose and connected digital solutions
• Digitally ready and enabled health and wellbeing workforce
• Informed, confident consumers and carers with strong digital health literacy

Health systems outcomes enhanced by digital health:

1. Digitally enabled: health and wellbeing services are connected, safe, secure and sustainable
2. Person-centred: Australians are empowered to look after their health and wellbeing, equipped with the right information and tools
3. Inclusive: Australians have equitable access to health services when and where they need them
4. Data-driven: readily available data informs decision-making at the individual, community and national levels, contributing to a sustainable health system