Describe TWO ways UNESCO's health policies and programs have influenced health promotion in Australia. (4 marks)
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Health Literacy
- UNESCO’s educational programs addressing health literacy have influenced Australia’s school curriculum development.
- This includes comprehensive sex education and environmental health awareness programs in Australian schools.
- These programs help students develop informed perspectives on health issues and environmental sustainability.
Awareness of Bullying and Violence Against Women
- UNESCO’s International Day against Violence and Bullying at School initiative has shaped Australia’s approach to bullying prevention.
- This has led to the implementation of national anti-bullying campaigns in Australian schools.
- These campaigns focus on creating safer learning environments and reducing the negative mental health impacts of bullying, which affects nearly one in three Australian students.
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Answers could include:
Health Literacy
- UNESCO’s educational programs addressing health literacy have influenced Australia’s school curriculum development.
- This includes comprehensive sex education and environmental health awareness programs in Australian schools.
- These programs help students develop informed perspectives on health issues and environmental sustainability.
Awareness of Violence and Bullying at School
- UNESCO’s International Day against Violence and Bullying at School initiative has shaped Australia’s approach to bullying prevention.
- This has led to the implementation of national anti-bullying campaigns in Australian schools.
- These campaigns focus on creating safer learning environments and reducing the negative mental health impacts of bullying, which affects nearly one in three Australian students.