Outline THREE ways the Ottawa Charter has been used as a framework to improve Australia's health in different population groups. (3 marks)
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- The Ottawa Charter’s action area of building healthy public policy has guided legislation like tobacco plain packaging laws. This has contributed to reducing smoking rates across Australia, particularly in young people and demonstrates how policy changes can help support healthier choices.
- The Charter’s action area of strengthening community action is evident in Australia’s Close the Gap initiative (2008). This empowers ATSI communities to identify their health priorities and participate in developing culturally appropriate solutions.
- The Charter’s principle of reorienting health services is demonstrated through the implementation of Australia’s National Chronic Disease Strategy (2005). This initiative shifted focus from treatment-centred approaches to prevention and early intervention.
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- The Ottawa Charter’s action area of building healthy public policy has guided legislation like tobacco plain packaging laws. This has contributed to reducing smoking rates across Australia, particularly in young people and demonstrates how policy changes can help support healthier choices.
- The Charter’s action area of strengthening community action is evident in Australia’s Close the Gap initiative (2008). This empowers ATSI communities to identify their health priorities and participate in developing culturally appropriate solutions.
- The Charter’s principle of reorienting health services is demonstrated through the implementation of Australia’s National Chronic Disease Strategy (2005). This initiative shifted focus from treatment-centred approaches to prevention and early intervention.