Opportunity Paper for an Action-Focused Organisation for Better Health Outcomes.

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Executive Summary

The selfdriven.Health Action-Focused Organisation ** is a **member-based organisation (MBO) established in Australia to bring together hospitals, healthcare networks, family offices, and research partners around a shared mission: to achieve better health outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and data-enabled insight.

This initiative focuses on how health organisations can work together — across institutional and sectoral boundaries — to co-develop shared infrastructure, coordinate research, and improve operational effectiveness.

selfdriven.Health provides a trusted digital and governance framework that supports coordinated action, transparent performance measurement, and evidence-based innovation.

1. Purpose

Australia’s health landscape is increasingly fragmented — with rising costs, duplicated effort, and siloed systems.
Selfdriven.Health was established to create a neutral, cooperative structure where member organisations can:

• Share infrastructure and insights responsibly
• Test and evaluate new health technologies
• Develop collective research and innovation programs
• Influence policy and standards through evidence-based collaboration

The outcome is a stronger, more connected ecosystem — driven by health organisations working together, not by individual competition.

2. Founding Structure

2.1 Initial Founding Members (8)

Each founding member commits AUD $50,000 to establish the organisation’s operational and digital foundation.

Year 1 Setup (AUD 350,000)

Annual Membership (Year 2+)

• Founding Members: $25,000
• New Organisational Members: Tiered annual fee (with or without platform access)

3. Associates & Expertise

Selfdriven.Health will be guided by Associates, recognised leaders who advise on direction and ensure impact across sectors.

Associates participate in funded projects, panels, and Communities of Practice established by the organisation.

4. Operating Model

Selfdriven.Health is designed as a platform for organisational collaboration, not a direct service provider to patients.
Members remain independent entities but align around shared priorities, data, and governance structures.

4.1 Core Functions

1. Coordination — Connect institutions, foundations, and innovators.
2. Research & Evaluation — Co-design, test, and assess new health solutions.
3. Technology Integration — Provide access to the beHub platform for data interoperability.
4. Knowledge Sharing — Disseminate insights and frameworks across sectors.
5. Strategic Representation — Engage with government, academia, and industry.

4.2 Services

• Research
  • Practical projects addressing current system gaps.
  • Forward-looking studies into future models of care.
• Engagement
  • Facilitation of member roundtables and Communities of Practice.
  • Multi-sector working groups on data, workforce, and innovation.
• Digital Infrastructure
  • Operated under licence from beHub.
  • Supports secure collaboration, data governance, and analytics.
  • Members pay base + usage licence fees to sustain platform access.

5. Technology Partnership — beHub

beHub provides the technology layer underpinning Selfdriven.Health, enabling secure data exchange, multi-party collaboration, and applied analytics across member organisations.

5.1 Capabilities

• Data Interoperability: Connecting systems across hospitals, research, and policy.
• Secure Exchange: Entity-based permissions and audit trails.
• Analytics & Insights: Collective intelligence for outcome measurement.
• Governance Layer: Consent, data rights, and compliance management.

6. Governance Framework

6.1 Structure

• Board of Directors: Comprised of representatives from founding members.
• Advisory Council: Associates and strategic partners.
• Working Groups: Focused on research, policy, data, and innovation.

6.2 Principles

• Shared governance; no single controlling entity.
• Transparent decision-making.
• Financial and operational accountability.
• Evidence-based policy influence.

7. Establishing the Organisation in Australia

7.1 Legal Structure

selfdriven.Health will be registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) under the Corporations Act 2001 — suitable for multi-state membership and limited liability.

Alternate models (incorporated association or co-operative) may be used for local pilots but will transition into the CLG framework as the national body.

7.2 Steps

1. Draft constitution and membership rules.
2. Register CLG with ASIC; apply for ABN and business name.
3. Establish governance policies and conflict-of-interest framework.
4. Apply for not-for-profit status (if appropriate).
5. Insure for public liability, management, and cyber risks.
6. Launch initial operational phase with founding members.

8. Financial Model & Sustainability

8.1 Year 1 Funding

• Total: $350,000
• Funded by 8 founding members
• Used for setup, licensing, and operational leadership.

8.2 Ongoing Sustainability

Revenue sources:

• Annual membership fees (organisational tiers).
• Platform licence and data usage fees.
• Research grants and government partnerships.
• Strategic project co-funding with members.

8.3 Growth Path

• Year 1: Establish foundation and digital platform.
• Year 2: Grow membership base and joint projects.
• Year 3–5: Expand into national networks and influence health policy.

9. Strategic Impact (2025–2028)

10. Conclusion

Selfdriven.Health is a structured alliance for Australia’s health leaders — a vehicle for coordination, innovation, and measurable impact.
It brings together organisations that share a belief in collaborative intelligence, transparent data use, and cooperative governance to improve health outcomes at scale.

This is not a new health service — it’s a new way for health organisations to work together.

Hospitals, foundations, and innovators are invited to join as founding members to shape the next era of coordinated health leadership in Australia.

Appendices

A. Founding Member Composition

B. Year 1 Financial Overview