Actions and strategies

Question 1

Identify the 5 action areas of the Ottawa charter

Answer 1

to build healthy public policy
to create supportive environments for health
to strengthen community action for health
to develop personal skills
Reorient health services

Question 2

Describe ‘building healthy public policy’

Answer 2

Building healthy public policy involves developing laws, regulations, and policies at all levels of government and in all sectors (not just health) that work to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities

Question 3

Provide examples of building healthy public policy

Answer 3

Alcohol restrictions in remote communities to reduce harm.
Plain packaging of cigarettes to discourage smoking.
Helmet laws for cyclists to prevent head injuries.
Healthy food policies in schools to improve nutrition.

Question 4

Describe ‘creating supportive environments’

Answer 4

Creating supportive environments means developing physical, social, and emotional surroundings that help people live healthier lives and support their wellbeing.

Question 5

Provide examples of creating supportive environments

Answer 5

Shaded playgrounds in schools to protect children from UV exposure.
Safe walking and cycling paths to encourage physical activity.
Youth centres and mental health services that offer emotional and social support.
Smoke-free public areas that reduce second-hand smoke exposure.
Disaster recovery support for communities after events like bushfires or floods.

Question 6

Describe ‘strengthening community action’

Answer 6

Strengthening community action means supporting and enabling communities to identify their health priorities, plan, and take collective action to improve their health and wellbeing.

Question 7

Provide examples of strengthening community action

Answer 7

Aboriginal-led health programs, such as local health worker initiatives in remote communities.
Neighbourhood watch groups improving safety and mental wellbeing.
Youth peer education programs on mental health or sexual health.

Question 8

Describe ‘developing personal skills’

Answer 8

Developing personal skills means providing people with education, information, and life skills to help them make informed decisions that enhance their health and wellbeing.

Question 9

Provide examples of developing personal skills

Answer 9

School health education programs about nutrition, drug awareness, and sexual health.
Life skills workshops for mental health resilience and stress management.
Culturally appropriate health education for Indigenous communities.

Question 10

Describe ‘reorient health services’

Answer 10

Reorienting health services means changing the way health systems operate so they focus more on prevention, health promotion, and community wellbeing—not just diagnosis and treatment.

Question 11

Provide examples of reorient health services

Answer 11

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services that deliver culturally appropriate care.
Mental health programs run in schools or communities, not just hospitals.
Mobile health clinics in rural and remote areas.
Nurses and allied health professionals taking more active roles in prevention and education.

Question 12

If a question asks you for ‘actions’ to ‘reduce’ health inequities it can only be…

Answer 12

1. Improving access to health care
2. Improving health literacy
3. Ottawa charter action areas
   (these are ACTIONS TO reduce health inequities)

Question 13

If a question asks you for ‘strategies’ to ‘reduce’ health inequities it can only be……

Answer 13

1. Enable
2. Mediate
3. Advocate
   (ONLY if SPECIFICALLY mentioned in the question)