The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) phase 4 (Younger and Mid-age cohort) includes the statistical rating given by Australian women to the cost of their most recent GP visit. The study includes satisfaction ratings on whether the women have access to GPs, medical specialists, hospitals, after-hours medical care, bulk-billing GPs, and female GPs when needed. Data also includes whether women have a range of GPs to choose from, the ease of seeing the GP of choice, and the ease of obtaining a Pap test and mammogram (Mid-age cohort only). Additional data for the Younger cohort includes the percentage of women who indicate they don't have private health insurance due to the cost or because the services are not located near to where they live. The phase 4 Older cohort study includes the percentage of women who were not able to consult a specialist doctor or dentist due to availability, travel difficulties, long waiting periods, or cost. Data is reported by metropolitan, regional and remote regions.
| Category |
Health Care Accessibility |
| Indicator |
Affordability & Accessibility |
| Published By |
Research Centre for Gender, Health and Ageing, University of Newcastle & School of Population Health, University of Queensland |
| Published Date |
2007 |
| Catalogue Number |
N/A |
| Frequency |
Triennial |
| Contact |
Women's Health Australia, Research Centre for Gender, Health & Ageing, University of Newcastle 02 4913 8872 |
| Cost |
Free |
| National Data |
Yes |
| State Wide Data |
No |
| Regional Data |
No |
| LGA Data |
No |
| Gender Lens |
Yes |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lens |
No |
| Disability Lens |
No |
| Sexual Diversity Lens |
No |
| Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Lens |
No |
| Age Classification |
Age groups Younger (28-33), Mid-age (53-58) and Older (79-84) |