Australians are now spending the equivalent of $10,037 per person on health goods and services annually, which represents a significant increase over a decade, a new government report has found.The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report, Australia's health 2026, estimates that $270.5 billion was spent on health in 2023-24, the latest year surveyed By contrast, primary healthcare, including public health, accounted for 33 per cent of total spend, a gap that has continued to widen, the AIHW said.Out-of-pocket healthcare spending remains the largest non-government contribution to total spending, climbing to $44 billion, or $1,634 per person.Out-of-pocket spending has increased by an average of 1.4 per cent each year since 2013–14.Mental health conditions are affecting a growing number of Australians, particularly young people.While the overall proportion of people experiencing a mental disorder has remained relatively stable over time, young people aged 16–24 have experienced a significant increase