Targets of health promotion in Austalia

Programs to improve Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People’s Health initiatives

Closing the gap, Aboriginal Quitline

What does Social Justice relate to

Relates to fairness within society and based on the following principles

Social justice principles

Human rights, access, participation, equity

What Human rights relates to

every person is entitled to freedoms and fair conditions regardless of identity or background. Governments must protect and promote these rights

What does access relate to

everyone should have access to resources like food, water, shelter, education, jobs, income, healthcare, and decision making power over their lives

What does participation relate to

all individuals should have the opportunity to engage in their communities and have their voices heard

What does equity relate to

disadvantaged groups need targeted support to achieve equal health and wellbeing as others

when was closing the gap initiated and by who

intiated in 2008 by council of Australian Governments

What is the aim of the closing the gap

aim to achieve health and life expectancy equality between indigenous Australians and non-indigenous Australians by 2030

What was the update for the closing the gap in 2020

updated to include Indigenous groups in planning and implementation, focus was expanded to equality in all aspects of life, with a revised target year of 2031

What is the Aboriginal Quitline

it is a confidential telephone counseling service for Indigenous people in Victoria, NSW, Queensland

What does the Aborinal Quitline involve

Staff are specially trained professionals who provide culturally appropriate support, callers receive personalised quit plan, information on quitting methods, and referrals to local support groups

evaluating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander intitiatives

Accessibility, awareness, cultural appropriateness, target the most pressing health needs, health outcomes, participation rates