Michael points out that the co-op is simply reviving a form of healthcare delivery that was common in early 20th century Australia, but disappeared with the introduction of fee-for-service medicine. He thinks it’s an idea whose time has come again. We stand ready to support any group that wants to set up something like this, as long as they have their local community behind them. Healthcare is an area where co-ops can work.
Australia IYC 2012 story from “Building a better Australia – 50+ stories of co-operation”, Focus Publications