Health Care Law at Norfolk Island (Australia)
Norfolk Island Health and Residential ... Norfolk Island, an external territory of Australia, operates under a unique healthcare system governed by a combination of local legislation and applied Australian laws. Here's an overview of the key healthcare laws and services on the island:
🏛️ Key Healthcare Legislation
1. Norfolk Island Hospital Act 1985 (NI)
This Act establishes the Norfolk Island Hospital and outlines its functions, including the provision of medical and hospital services to the community. It serves as the primary legislation governing healthcare facilities on the island. (Federal Register of Legislation - Norfolk Island Hospital Act 1985 (NI))
2. Public Health Act 2010 (NSW)
Applied to Norfolk Island in 2018, this New South Wales legislation regulates various aspects of public health, including:
Sale of food
Private water supply
Use of public swimming pools and spas
Legionella control
Skin penetration procedures (Public Health – Norfolk Island Regional Council)
The Norfolk Island Regional Council enforces these regulations through inspections and licensing. (Public Health – Norfolk Island Regional Council)
3. Health Act 1913
This Act empowers the Administrator to make regulations concerning:
Sanitation and drainage
Construction and maintenance of water supplies
Disposal of garbage and refuse
Housing and conditions for animals
Control of diseases in animals and birds (Health Act 1913. | InforMEA, Health Act 1913. | UNEP Law and Environment Assistance Platform)
It aims to protect public health through comprehensive environmental health measures. (Health Act 1913. | UNEP Law and Environment Assistance Platform)
4. Environment Act 1990
This Act addresses environmental health concerns, including waste management and pollution control, to safeguard public health on the island. (Workplace Health and Safety in Norfolk Island | Rivermate)
🏥 Norfolk Island Health and Residential Aged Care Service (NIHRACS)
NIHRACS is the primary healthcare provider on the island, offering a range of services:
24/7 emergency care
General practitioner and dental clinics
Residential aged care
Physiotherapy and allied health services (Norfolk Island Health and Residential Aged Care Service – A holistic integrated Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) delivering safe, quality and person centred healthcare to our community.)
The service operates as a holistic, integrated Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), focusing on safe, quality, and person-centered healthcare. (entrance – Norfolk Island Health and ...)
đź“‹ Norfolk Island Health Service Plan
The 2019 Norfolk Island Health Service Plan provides a strategic framework for developing health and aged care services on the island. It outlines the current status of services and identifies future needs based on demographic trends. The plan incorporates community feedback gathered through consultations in 2018 and 2019. (Norfolk Island Health Service Plan | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts)
🧾 Public Health Regulations
The Norfolk Island Regional Council enforces various public health regulations, including:
Licensing businesses for the sale of food under the Sale of Food Act 1950
Regulating private water suppliers, as the island lacks a reticulated water supply
Overseeing the operation of public swimming pools and spas
Implementing measures for legionella control and skin penetration (Public Health | Norfolk Island Regional Council, Public Health – Norfolk Island Regional Council)
These regulations aim to maintain public health standards across the island. (Public Health | Norfolk Island Regional Council)
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