Access and Equity Issues of Specific Populations

Question 1

People with a disability.

Answer 1

• Lack of access to places (when not provided lifts, ramps etc.)
• Not enough health services (limited amount of hospitals and doctors that specializes in the specific disability)
• Not enough parking that can help disabled people to access the services easily
• Job opportunities is limited due to the amount of required abilities required
• Limited activity to do = boredom = ^ chance of drug abuse + abuse
• Lack of educational opportunities

Question 2

People from diverse culture and linguistic background (CALD)?

Answer 2

• Poor employment opportunities due to not being a citizen
• Exclusion (discrimination)
• Unaware of the Australian System
• Generational lack of education (cultural standards could be lower than Australia’s)

Question 3

Indigenous Australians

Answer 3

• Unlikely to have finished school (less educated, increased dangerous activity)
• Exclusion to opportunities due to background
• Level of income is lower therefore higher chance of dangerous jobs
• Discriminations faced therefore confidence decreases, possibly lowers mental wellbeing
• Less access to quality equipment/food

Question 4

Frail Aged People

Answer 4

• Economic difficulties
• radio-vascular problems
• respiratory problems
• difficulty with trending technology
• poor health, which excludes them from participating in opportunities
• cost for carer and hospital bill is high

Question 5

Rural and Remote Australians

Answer 5

• Have to travel far to services and/or products that would benefit wellbeing
• Lack of Education, resulting in lack of qualifications for a good job
• More expensive for resources because it’s limited (they don’t bother which can lead to an unhealthy wellbeing and lifestyle)

Question 6

Young People

Answer 6

• Lack of acknowledge on mental health, how important it is
• Low contraception availability
• Less opportunities due to lack of qualifications
• Bullying occurrence could damage one’s confidence which could turn into a life-long effect
• Education is important, exposure to any sort would have the person struggle in the future

Question 7

Refugees

Answer 7

• Discrimination
• Limited knowledge of accessing health care
• Social issues
• Mental health issues
• Poor nutrition
• Isolated in refugee camps

Question 8

Women

Answer 8

• Violence against gender
• Bisexual and lesbian women could be discriminated
• Less access to healthcare due to discrimination and fear of being judged (lead to mental disabilities)

Question 9

Those experiencing marginalization, social isolation and/or socio-economic disadvantage

Answer 9

• Overweight or obesity issues (expensive health care and other resources, increased chance for depression and anxiety and likely to contract other diseases)
• Chronic respiratory disease
• Cardiovascular disease
• High psychological distress
• Employment difficulties
• Lower quality resources accessible

Question 10

What is equity?

Answer 10

Fairness, consistency, inclusivity and justice for all people.

Question 11

What is access?

Answer 11

Ability to obtain or make use of a service or product.

Question 12

What is inequity?

Answer 12

Unfair or unjust treatment, policy or practice.