6.3 Aboriginal Health & Social Justice

What is Social Justice? (+ list HAPE)

relates to fairness in society. human rights, access, participation, equity

What is Human rights in Social Justice?

the freedoms and conditions that every person is entitled to regardless of factors such as race, religion, gender, identity and age

What is Access in Social Justice? (+ 7 including)

all people must have adequate access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. including food, safe water, shelter, education, employment and healthcare, and to participate in the decisions that affect their lives, such as their career

What is Participation in Social Justice?

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

What is Equity in Social Justice?

disadvantaged individuals need to have their specific challenges addressed so they can achieve the same level of health and wellbeing as others in the population

What is Health promotion?

the process of enabling people to increase their control over, and improve, their health

List considerations when evaluating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (8)

actual improvements in H&W, participation, feedback from participants, evident areas of ottawa charter, culturally appropriate, addresses specific needs of the group, funding provided for implementation, addresses a significant health issue