Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza

7.1 People

While considerable effort has gone into preparing the health system and the whole of government for a pandemic, the resource that will have the greatest effect on reducing the impact of a pandemic will be the measures that the public can take to protect themselves, support others and build resilience within their communities. Australia will be drawing on the skills of its population in order to minimise transmission in the community, provide care to those affected by an influenza pandemic, and assist in the maintenance of society. Part 2 outlines the measures that can be taken to protect yourself and your community.

A further key resource to ensure we can minimise the impact of an influenza pandemic on health will be our health professionals (see glossary for definition) and the health system. Measures to care for those who care for others and to optimise the health workforce during a pandemic are outlined in Part 1, Section C3.1. Appropriate professional education materials will enhance health professionals’ response to the pandemic.

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This information is current for 03 September, 2010
This information was issued on 05 December, 2008