rganisations and communities advocating for the health of young people

Health Promotion - NESA definition

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

Advocate - NESA definition

the process of arguing in support of a cause or position or acting on behalf of yourself or another individual to ensure that your or others’ best interest are taken into account.

The role of government

• Reflect the needs of young people through creating policies and legislation

• Participate in internation conventions

• Create strategies to target health issues and improve equity

• Allocate funding for research, health promotion & primary health care services

• Coordinate and support health promotion strategies

• Collaborate with NGO to identify priority issues.

Non-Governemnt Organisations

organisations that are independent of the government

definition - ACYP

the office of NSW advocate for children and young peple

Definiton of CYDA

children and young people with disability australia

roles of CYDA, ACYP, NACCHO

• research priority issues

• listen to the opinions of young people

• Prioritise the needs of the disadvantaged

• consider diversity and equity

• provide feedback to governments

• collaborate with government, non-government, community and global organisations

Definition of NACCHO

national aborignial community controlled health organisation

Impact on Young People

• feels valued

• increased engagement in health services

• increase equity

• improved saftey, welfare and wellbeing