The Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy (MUCHE) is an applied research centre focused on investigating the health and human services sectors at the macro level, with particular focus on the interdependencies of sectors with each other and the broader community. The primary objective of MUCHE is to provide government and non-government organisations with world-leading independent and applied research, which can be used to inform public debate, assist decision making and help formulate strategy and policy. Our vision is a world where decision-makers are empowered with applied, trusted and influential research into health and human services policy and systems. Our mission is to deliver innovative research by operating professionally, collaboratively and sustainably.