VICHEALTH

Question 0

WHAT ARE THE 4 ROLES OF VICHEALTH

Answer 0

1. To provide funding to organisations to implement health promotion programs
2. Carry out research and evaluate health promotion programs
3. Sponsor sporting, cultural and artistic organisations to raise a weariness about opportunities that can promote the health of Victorians
4. Lobby and advocate for policy and legislation change

Question 1

WHAT MODEL OF HEALTH HAS VICHEALTH COME FROM

Answer 1

The social model

Question 2

WHAT IS THE MISSION OF VICHEALTH

Answer 2

1. In partnership with others, promote good health
2. Recognise that the social and economic conditions for all people influence their health
3. Promote fairness and opportunity for better health
4. Support initiatives that assist individuals, communities, workplaces and broader society to improve well being
5. Seek to prevent chronic conditions for all Victorians

Question 3

NAME THE 5 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES/IMPERATIVES OF VICHEALTH

Answer 3

Promote healthy eating
Encourage regular physical activity
Prevent tobacco use
Prevent harm from alcohol
Improve mental welbeing

Question 4

HOW DOES QUIT REFLECT THE OTTAWA CHARTER OF HEALTH

Answer 4

Develops personal skills (providing information on the dangers of tobacco smoking)
Creats a supportive environment (through the quitline)
Strengthens community action (assisting health professionals and community to develop anti smoking strategies)
Healthy public places (laws regarding smoking in public places)
Reorientate health services (pays millions towards smoking prevention research, and promoes quitting)

Question 5

HOW DOES THE MOTION PROGRAM REFLECT THE OTTAWA CHARTER OF HEALTH

Question 6

HOW DOES THE MOTION PROGRAM REFLECT THE SOCIAL MODEL OF HEALTH

Question 7

HOW DOES QUIT REFLECT THE SOCIAL MODEL OF HEALTH

Answer 7

Involves intersectorial collaboration (Vic gov., VicHealth, Heart Foundation, Cancer Council)
Addresses the broader determinants (behavioural-tobacco smoking)
Acts to reduce social inequalities (Indigenous etc)
Empowers individuals and communities with knowledge and skills