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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 101

Outline THREE key features of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Wellbeing.   (3 marks)

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Answers could include any three of the following:

  • SDG 3 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all people at all ages, from newborns through to older adults.
  • It targets reductions in maternal deaths and an end to preventable deaths of newborns and children under five.
  • The goal seeks to end epidemics of communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. It also aims to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes by one third.
  • It promotes mental health and wellbeing, along with prevention and treatment of harmful substance use, including alcohol.
  • SDG 3 aims to achieve universal health coverage, giving all people access to quality essential healthcare services and safe, affordable medicines and vaccines.
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Answers could include any three of the following:

  • SDG 3 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all people at all ages, from newborns through to older adults.
  • It targets reductions in maternal deaths and an end to preventable deaths of newborns and children under five.
  • The goal seeks to end epidemics of communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. It also aims to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes by one third.
  • It promotes mental health and wellbeing, along with prevention and treatment of harmful substance use, including alcohol.
  • SDG 3 aims to achieve universal health coverage, giving all people access to quality essential healthcare services and safe, affordable medicines and vaccines.

HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 004

Outline how achieving SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) supports progress toward SDG 4 (Quality Education).   (3 marks)

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  • Healthy children have better school attendance rates as they experience fewer illnesses, allowing consistent participation in learning activities.
  • Good nutrition and healthcare improve cognitive development and concentration, enabling students to engage more effectively in class.
  • Mental health support reduces anxiety and stress, creating better conditions for learning and academic achievement.
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  • Healthy children have better school attendance rates as they experience fewer illnesses, allowing consistent participation in learning activities.
  • Good nutrition and healthcare improve cognitive development and concentration, enabling students to engage more effectively in class.
  • Mental health support reduces anxiety and stress, creating better conditions for learning and academic achievement.

HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 003

Describe ways in which SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) supports improved health for diverse Australian communities.   (4 marks)

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  • SDG 10 promotes inclusive policies that ensure equitable access to healthcare services for marginalised groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse populations.
  • Reducing economic inequalities enables disadvantaged Australians to afford nutritious food, safe housing, and preventive healthcare, directly improving health outcomes.
  • Addressing social inequalities removes systemic barriers in healthcare delivery, ensuring all Australians receive culturally appropriate and timely medical treatment.
  • Political inclusion empowers diverse communities to advocate for health services that meet their specific needs.
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  • SDG 10 promotes inclusive policies that ensure equitable access to healthcare services (SDG 3) for marginalised groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse populations.
  • Reducing economic inequalities enables disadvantaged Australians to afford nutritious food, safe housing, and preventive healthcare, directly improving health outcomes.
  • Addressing social inequalities removes systemic barriers in healthcare delivery, ensuring all Australians receive culturally appropriate and timely medical treatment.
  • Political inclusion empowers diverse communities to advocate for health services that meet their specific needs.