SAC REVISION

Old Public Health

Actions taken by the government to clean up the physical environment, reduce the spread of infectious diseases, and improve health outcomes.

Biomedical Model

Focuses on diagnosing, treating, and curing diseases for individuals, leading to the development of new medical technologies and improved health outcomes.

Health Promotion

Enables individuals to take control of and improve their health, as defined by the World Health Organization.

New Public Health

Aims to reduce preventable lifestyle diseases by addressing the broad determinants of health through health promotion strategies.

Medicare

Australia's universal health insurance scheme providing free treatment in public hospitals for all citizens.

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

Provides subsidized essential medications to Australian citizens, promoting health by making medications more accessible.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Offers services and support to individuals with significant, permanent disabilities, promoting health and well-being.

Private Health Insurance (PHI)

Consumers pay a premium for health-related costs not covered by Medicare, providing additional coverage and options for healthcare.

Ottawa Charter

Health promotion framework focusing on building healthy public policies and developing personal skills to improve population health.

Indigenous Health Promotion

The Purple Bus initiative, a mobile dialysis unit, promotes health by educating on kidney disease risk factors and creating supportive environments.

Dietary Guidelines

Recommendations for healthy eating including balancing energy intake, consuming a variety of food groups, and limiting certain foods like added sugars and saturated fats.

Healthy Eating Pyramid

A visual tool by Nutrition Australia showing appropriate proportions of the 5 food groups for a balanced diet.

Initiatives to Promote Smoking Cessation

Tobacco taxes (building healthy public policy) and QUIT campaigns (developing personal skills) from the Ottawa Charter.

Evaluation Criteria for Indigenous Initiatives

Cultural appropriateness and relevance to Aboriginal issues.