Aboroginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Promotion Initiative U3 AOS2 Flashcards
(51 cards)
What is the life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and non-Indigenous Australians?
Approximately 8.5 years less for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
How do mortality rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples compare to other Australians?
They have higher mortality rates in each age group.
How does the rate of severe profound disability compare between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and the rest of the population?
They are twice as likely to have a severe profound disability.
What is the rate of low birthweight babies and infant mortality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples?
Twice the rate compared to the rest of the population.
How do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples rate their health status compared to other Australians?
They are half as likely to rate their health as excellent or very good.
How does the burden of disease compare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples?
2.3 times higher than the non-Indigenous population.
What does social justice in health promotion aim to address?
It aims to address the underlying causes of disadvantage to ensure fairness within society.
What are the four principles of social justice?
Human Rights, Access, Participation, and Equity.
What is the aim of the ‘Closing the Gap’ initiative?
To achieve health and life expectancy equality between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and non-Indigenous Australians by 2030.
How was ‘Closing the Gap’ updated in 2020 to strengthen community action?
It included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups in planning and implementation.
What year is now targeted to achieve ‘Closing the Gap’ goals after the 2020 update?
2031
List three key targets of the Closing the Gap initiative by 2031.
Close the life expectancy gap, 91% of babies born at a healthy weight, 88% living in appropriate housing.
What does ‘Deadly’ mean in Aboriginal slang?
It means ‘great’.
What is the aim of the Deadly Choices program?
To assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in making healthy choices for themselves and their families.
What health behaviours does Deadly Choices promote?
Quitting smoking, eating nutritious food, and exercising daily.
How does Deadly Choices develop personal skills?
Through education programs such as tobacco cessation and cooking workshops.
How does Deadly Choices reorient health services?
By encouraging annual health checks and training health workers to identify health risks early.
How does Deadly Choices strengthen community action?
By using Aboriginal people to deliver health programs.
How does Deadly Choices support social justice?
By providing access to education and healthcare and promoting equity to address poorer health outcomes.
Who does the 2Spirits program support?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQI+ communities, including gay men, sistergirls, and brotherboys.
How does 2Spirits reorient health services?
With an Inclusive Services Training Package for health professionals.
How does 2Spirits strengthen community action?
By organising forums, fostering partnerships, and promoting awareness around health, sexuality, gender identities, and inclusion.
What media campaigns were relaunched by 2Spirits to promote sexual health?
‘Condoman’ and ‘Lubelicious’ in 2009.
What strategies does 2Spirits use to improve sexual health and wellbeing?
Education, prevention, health promotion, and community development.
