Submission to the National e-Health Strategy

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) values this opportunity to make a submission to the consultancy charged with developing a national e-health strategy.

ALIA is the professional organisation for the Australian library and information services sector. It seeks to empower the profession in the development, promotion and delivery of quality library and information services to the nation, through leadership, advocacy and mutual support. ALIA represents 6000 members and the interests of over 12 million members of the public.

The Health Libraries Australia (HLA) group of ALIA is the peak body representing library and information staff and services in the health and biomedical sector; it has over 400 members, approximately 80% personal and 20% institutional.

This submission’s focus is on the potential to improve knowledge support to Australia’s health systems as an integral part of the development of a national e-health strategy.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Cheryl Hamill 08 9431 2780 or Cheryl.Hamill@health.wa.gov.au.

Yours sincerely,