Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Flashcards reviewing social justice principles, the Closing the Gap initiative, and evaluating the effectiveness of Indigenous health programs.

What is social justice?

Fairness within society, based on human rights, access, participation, and equity.

What are human rights?

Freedoms and conditions every person is entitled to, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and sex.

What is access in the context of social justice?

All people have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, such as food, safe water, shelter, education, employment, income, and health care.

What is participation in the context of social justice?

Everyone in society has the opportunity to participate in their community and have their voice represented.

What is equity in the context of social justice?

More support for those that need it, addressing specific challenges faced by disadvantaged groups.

What is the goal of the Closing the Gap initiative?

Achieve equality in health status and life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians by the year 2030 (later revised to 2031).

What are some of the measurable targets of the Closing the Gap initiative by 2031?

To close the gap in life expectancy within a generation, increase healthy birth weights, increase education and employment, improve housing, and reduce violence and suicide.

What considerations should be used when assessing if an Indigenous program improves Health and Wellbeing ?

Actual improvements in health, number of people involved, feedback from participants, action areas of the Ottawa Charter, cultural appropriateness, specific needs of the target group, funding, and addressing significant health issues.

What are the action areas of the Ottawa Charter?

Build healthy public policy, create supportive environments, strengthen community action, develop personal skills, and reorient health services.

According to the practice answer provided, what makes The 2 Spirits program effective?

Targeting a disadvantaged group, involving the community in planning and delivery, and including education.