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Has this submission been prepared in collaboration with any other individual(s) or organisation(s)?

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What information would you like the ABS to collect and produce statistics on?

Please provide a brief summary of the information you would like the ABS to collect and produce statistics on.

The amount of out-of-pocket expenditure relating to mental health treatment/management costs, and out-of-pocket expenditure relating to chronic health condition treatment/management. Out-of-pocket expenditure refers to the amount of money an individual personally fronts after any Medicare or private health rebate. Costs associated with medication should also be included. Whether individuals have rationed care or not sought adequate care as a result of out-of-pocket expenditure should also be included.

What topic does this information most relate to? (Select one)

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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To help us assess your submission, tell us why it is important that the ABS collect and produce this information, including how you would use the data.

This information is important in assessing how individuals with mental health and/or chronic health conditions access and afford care. It speaks to and will shed more light on the current state of the Medicare system and provide a greater insight into how managing chronic conditions (and multiple conditions) impacts individuals financially.
This information will also provide data pertaining to disadvantages those with chronic mental health/health conditions face due to the costs associated with seeking adequate and appropriate treatment and the lifetime burden of these costs.

For what purpose(s) will you use the data? (Select all that apply)

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Resource allocation for programs and policies
Planning, development, monitoring and evaluation related to programs, policies and service delivery
Research
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What is the smallest area or geography required to effectively use this data? (Select one)

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Is there other information you would like the ABS to collect and produce statistics on?

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Would you like to tell us anything else about your submission?

Understanding the financial burden of managing chronic health/mental health conditions is important in understanding how treatment is accessed, afforded and how the costs associated potentially disadvantage individuals financially or inhibit them from accessing care.