Below you’ll find a range of publications produced by VHIA’s team of industrial relations and workforce experts operating in the healthcare space.
Budget Submission
Budget Submission 2026-27
The VHIA Workforce State Budget Submission (Submission) for 2026-27 highlights the need for continued government investment in the areas of:
- Nurse and midwife to patient ratios
- Workforce innovation
- Vocational Education and Training for healthcare workers
- Workforce information management systems, and
- Training and development funding.
Budget Submission 2025-26
The VHIA Workforce State Budget Submission (Submission) for 2025-26 highlights the need for continued government investment in the areas of:
- Training and development
- Workforce innovation
- Student practical placements, and
- Workforce information management systems.
Position Statements
Workforce Policy Development and Engagement
VHIA supports a collaborative process for engaging stakeholders in government workforce policy development. VHIA and its members are well positioned to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of workforce policy having extensive knowledge and expertise in contemporary workforce and industrial matters.
Health Workforce Data
Data on the demography, distribution, skill mix and future development needs of the health workforce can mean the difference between enabling or impeding health systems performance. Data and evidence are critical enablers to enhance advocacy, planning, policy-making, governance and accountability.
Workforce Training and Development Funding
Training and Development funding contributes to building a sustainable health workforce and supports the employment of critical educational resources including educators, supervisors and support staff within public hospitals and community health services.