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Strengthening Prevention in Integrated Care Systems

Coordinated, cross-sector approach to sustainable chronic disease prevention

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The Framework

Strengthening Prevention in Integrated Care Systems (The Framework) aspires to create a world-leading integrated prevention ecosystem for Queensland by enabling a coordinated, cross-sector approach to sustainable chronic disease prevention at the people and community, service and system level.

People and community level: Prevention grounded in lived experience and responsive to the needs and priorities of people and communities

Service level: Integration of proactive, coordinated and accessible prevention within and beyond the health system

System level: Shifting leadership priorities, funding models, accountability and policies towards prevention

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Prevention Ecosystem

Building blocks

Creating a world-leading prevention ecosystem requires the right foundations. Six essential building blocks have been identified through the consultation process, evidence-based insights and alignment with state, national and international strategies. 

Health literacy and activation

Workforce capacity and capability

Shared leadership and responsibility

Queenslanders are supported by systems that strengthen health literacy, enhance navigation and enable individuals and communities to take charge of their health and wellbeing.

A skilled, interprofessional workforce – within and beyond traditional healthcare settings – routinely embeds chronic disease prevention across consumer journeys.

Cross-sector decision-makers champion the prevention agenda in partnership, amplifying collective impact and system change. 

Reorienting service delivery

Data, technology and innovation

Investment and collaborative funding models

Prevention is embedded at all levels of service planning, integrating innovative models of care, workforce optimisation and seamless pathways across health and community settings.

Data optimisation, digital enhancement and AI enable high value, scalable prevention solutions.

Long-term shared investment, including potential for values-led commercialisation, supports financial sustainability and systemic transformation.

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Guiding principles

Five guiding principles underpin the approach to strengthening prevention in Integrated Care Systems.

Strengths-based and person centred

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Solutions leverage individual strengths and holistic wellbeing within a broader bio-psychosocial context.

Equity and cultural safety

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Prevention is accessible, inclusive and proportionate, meeting the needs of all Queenslanders, especially those facing the greatest challenges.

Evidence-informed and evidence-generating

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Solutions are grounded in evidence and best practice, guided by ongoing monitoring and evaluation, strengthening decision-making and driving improvement.

Collaborative partnerships

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Solutions are co-designed and delivered across sectors to optimise resources, align efforts and reduce duplication, creating a more efficient and integrated system.

Community involvement

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Communities actively shape solutions through planning, co-design, implementation and evaluation, recognising local knowledge and lived experience are key to ensuring relevance, sustainability and effectiveness.

Consultation summary

Consultation summary coming soon

A comprehensive consultation process to inform the Framework was undertaken between September 2023 and May 2024.

To ensure the Framework reflects the voice of Queenslanders, Health and Wellbeing Queensland engaged with:

  • 267 individuals and organisations working within the health care system across metropolitan, regional and rural Queensland (including government, non-government, universities and industry stakeholders); and
    360 adults living across Queensland.
  • The Framework was also informed by a review of current cross-government policies and practices that make up Queensland’s prevention ecosystem.

Visit again soon to download the consultation summary, which is nearing finalisation.

Help shape the future of prevention in Queensland

The Framework is just the beginning. We see it as a living, evolving tool and we are keen to hear how it is working for you.

Whether you have feedback, questions or future updates, we invite you to share them. We will use this input to guide future updates.

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Last updated 26 May 2025