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Table 2 Information regarding target agencies

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Agency

Country based

Type of agency

Broad mission

Topic areas relevant to this agency

1

Australia

Independent, board-governed statutory authority

Undertaking activities to support the accountability of the state’s healthcare system

Reporting on performance of the health system, including safety and quality, effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness of the system to people’s needs

2

Australia

Federal charity

Provision of information and support to enable Australians to look after their health

Cardiovascular health, cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke, blood vessel disease), treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease

3

Australia

State and Federal government funded community health organisation

Providing access to quality information regarding reproductive and sexual health

Contraception, pregnancy options, sexually transmissible infections, sexuality and sexual function, menstruation, menopause, common gynaecological and vaginal problems, cervical screening, breast awareness, and men’s sexual health

4

Australia

State government agency

Protecting the health and safety of working Australians

Work health and safety in the workplace

5

Australia

State government agency

Provision of high quality clinical care and health-related transport services

Frontline delivery of clinical care (i.e. paramedics, counter disaster, special operations) and health-related transport services (including aeromedical and medical retrieval) to people in need