health priorities in australia - what actions are needed to address australia's health priorities Flashcards
health promotions based on the five actions of the ottawa charter
- levels of responsibility for health promotions
- benefits of partnerships in health promotion E.g. government sector, non-governmental agencies and the local community
- how health promotion based on the ottawa charter promotes social justice
- the ottawa charter in action
what are the five areas of the ottawa charter
- developing personal skills (improving personal + social development)
- creating supportive environment (increase an individual’s ability to make health promoting choices)
- strengthening community actions (empower communities to implement action to address health needs)
- reorienting health services (shift from curative based health to preventative)
- building healthy public policy (decisions for health promotion made by all levels of government and NGO’s)
health promotion based on : access promotion and developing personal skills
- increases access to health care + services
health promotion based on : access promotion of reorienting health services
- health professionals explores inequalities in health to focus on priority areas E.g. heart disease
health promotion based on : diversity promotion and developing personal skills
- providing health information and education to a diverse group E.g. increasing various languages for different cultures
health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion and developing personal skills
- supportive environment : health information + skills are shared within a community
health promotion based on : diversity promotion of reorienting health services
- increase in preventative services + increase knowledge of culturally diverse communities
health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion of reorienting health services
- introduction of multifunctional facilities as medical centres + remote doctors services to allow for easier access to these services
health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion of strengthening community actions
increase access to services which promotes empowerment
E.g. walking trails + mental health services
health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion of strengthening community actions
increase access to services which promotes empowerment
E.g. walking trails + mental health services
health promotion based on : diversity promotion of strengthening community actions
communities action for increased medical services + facilities from government fundings which are specific to their communities needs
health promotion based on : access promotion of strengthening community actions
access to community health groups increase the empowerment of individuals
health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion of building a healthy public policy
policies are developed to support presentative health care and a supportive environment
E.g. smoking laws + school speed zones
health promotion based on : diversity promotion of building a healthy public policy
policies that ensure there is an adequate minimum level for health care for all australians and specific policies where needed
E.g. close the gap
health promotion based on : access promotion of building a healthy public policy
the increase of policies specific to improving health equity and outcomes allows for better health for all
health promotion based on : access promotion of creating a supportive environment
by taking of others in the community, support, empowerment and health outcomes increase
health promotion based on : diversity promotion of creating a supportive environment
a diverse range of community groups and local government support increase access and the diversity of health services and facilities available
health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion of creating a supportive environment
government and communities provide opportunities for individuals + groups to become engaged in positive health decisions
what are benefits of partnerships in health promotions
- Address social determinants outside the control of the health care system
- improved population health and wellbeing
- reduces demand for health care + services
- encourages participation for individual health —> empowerment
- helps identify individual and community health priorities
What is close the gap
WHO released a global strategy to close the health gap in the life expectancy between ATSI and non-ASTI australians by 2030
the aim is to achieve health equity
What is close the gap
WHO released a global strategy to close the health gap in the life expectancy between ATSI and non-ASTI australians by 2030
the aim is to achieve health equity
Close the gap - developing personal skills
- Provide primary health care services to ATSI population, particularly through aboriginal community controlled health services, by 2018
- Provide health care access to early learning support for indigenous mothers, babies and children
Close the gap - reorienting health services :
- Invest in primary health care where prevention and promotion are in balance with curative services
- Provide appropriate education through health services to promote healthy, structured lifestyles and prevent the heavy onset of chronic disease in the 34-45 age
- Initiate the changes that will ensure Aboriginal communities have the necessary housing, water supplies and systems to support the achievement of health equity
Close the gap - strengthening community action
- involve ATSI and their representatives as active participants in health planning at local and regional levels
- Delivery of culturally appropriate primary health services by aboriginal community controlled services
Close the gap - building healthy public policies
- Close the gap generation policy signed in march 2008 by prime minister
- Funding was provided to build a skilled and professional workforce to cope with the challenges of remote indigenous education
- Measurable targets for ATSI health equality are set as part of the close the gap policy
