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HMS, HAG NSE-Bank 26a

In Australia, there are groups experiencing inequities in health that Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities seeks to address.

Describe TWO factors that can contribute to the health status of ONE group experiencing inequities in health.   (4 marks)

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Factor 1: Intergenerational trauma

  • This type of trauma significantly impacts health outcomes through chronic stress responses passed down through families.
  • The forced removal of children, destruction of cultural practices, and ongoing discrimination create psychological wounds. These manifest as higher rates of mental illness, substance use, and chronic disease across generations.
  • SDG 10 addresses this by promoting equal opportunity and the elimination of discriminatory policies and practices that continue to drive these health gaps.

Factor 2: Disrupted connection to Country

  • Disrupted connection to Country affects spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing.
  • Traditional lands provide not just physical resources but cultural identity, healing practices, and community cohesion.
  • Displacement from Country breaks these protective health systems, leading to poorer nutrition, reduced physical activity, and loss of traditional medicinal knowledge.
  • SDG 10’s focus on the social inclusion of all people, irrespective of race or origin, supports culturally safe policies that recognise connection to Country as central to health.

Sample Answer 2 – Rural communities

Factor 1: Geographic isolation

  • This creates substantial barriers to accessing healthcare services.
  • Rural residents must travel hundreds of kilometres for specialist appointments, emergency care, or diagnostic tests.
  • This distance delays treatment and results in later-stage disease diagnosis.
  • This reflects the unequal access to public services by location that SDG 10 aims to reduce.

Factor 2: Limited economic opportunities

  • This directly impacts health through lower incomes and job insecurity.
  • Rural communities often rely on single industries like farming or mining, creating financial stress during downturns.
  • Lower incomes reduce ability to afford healthy food, medications, and private health services.
  • SDG 10 targets this through its aim to grow the incomes of the poorest groups and promote economic inclusion, reducing cost as a barrier to good health.
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Factor 1: Intergenerational trauma

  • This type of trauma significantly impacts health outcomes through chronic stress responses passed down through families.
  • The forced removal of children, destruction of cultural practices, and ongoing discrimination create psychological wounds. These manifest as higher rates of mental illness, substance use, and chronic disease across generations.
  • SDG 10 addresses this by promoting equal opportunity and the elimination of discriminatory policies and practices that continue to drive these health gaps.

Factor 2: Disrupted connection to Country

  • Disrupted connection to Country affects spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing.
  • Traditional lands provide not just physical resources but cultural identity, healing practices, and community cohesion.
  • Displacement from Country breaks these protective health systems, leading to poorer nutrition, reduced physical activity, and loss of traditional medicinal knowledge.
  • SDG 10’s focus on the social inclusion of all people, irrespective of race or origin, supports culturally safe policies that recognise connection to Country as central to health.

Sample Answer 2 – Rural communities

Factor 1: Geographic isolation

  • This creates substantial barriers to accessing healthcare services.
  • Rural residents must travel hundreds of kilometres for specialist appointments, emergency care, or diagnostic tests.
  • This distance delays treatment and results in later-stage disease diagnosis.
  • This reflects the unequal access to public services by location that SDG 10 aims to reduce.

Factor 2: Limited economic opportunities

  • This directly impacts health through lower incomes and job insecurity.
  • Rural communities often rely on single industries like farming or mining, creating financial stress during downturns.
  • Lower incomes reduce ability to afford healthy food, medications, and private health services.
  • SDG 10 targets this through its aim to grow the incomes of the poorest groups and promote economic inclusion, reducing cost as a barrier to good health.

HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 006

Explain how creating sustainable cities and communities can address inequality in urban environments, with particular reference to the relationship between SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Provide examples to support your answer.   (5 marks)

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  • Affordable housing in well-serviced areas creates equal opportunities for all income groups. This occurs because low-income families gain access to quality schools, healthcare and jobs. Consequently, economic segregation decreases. For instance, when mixed-income developments are built, all residents share the same infrastructure.
  • Public transport systems directly link disadvantaged communities to employment centres. This works by removing the financial barrier of car ownership. As a result, people from all backgrounds can reach job opportunities. This demonstrates why efficient metro networks reduce inequality between suburbs and city centres.
  • Inclusive public spaces such as parks give free recreation for all residents. This creates social cohesion and breaks down class barriers. The underlying reason is shared spaces encourage community connection and improve health.
  • Safe pedestrian infrastructure uses universal design. This demonstrates why cities become fairer when everyone, including people with disabilities, can move independently.
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  • Affordable housing in well-serviced areas creates equal opportunities for all income groups. This occurs because low-income families gain access to quality schools, healthcare and jobs. Consequently, economic segregation decreases. For instance, when mixed-income developments are built, all residents share the same infrastructure.
  • Public transport systems directly link disadvantaged communities to employment centres. This works by removing the financial barrier of car ownership. As a result, people from all backgrounds can reach job opportunities. This demonstrates why efficient metro networks reduce inequality between suburbs and city centres.
  • Inclusive public spaces such as parks give free recreation for all residents. This creates social cohesion and breaks down class barriers. The underlying reason is shared spaces encourage community connection and improve health.
  • Safe pedestrian infrastructure uses universal design. This demonstrates why cities become fairer when everyone, including people with disabilities, can move independently.

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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.

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Outline THREE key features of Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.   (3 marks)

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Answers could include any three of the following:

  • SDG 10 focuses on addressing disparities stemming from income, gender, race, disability or other forms of discrimination.
  • The goal promotes social, economic and political inclusion of all people, particularly disadvantaged groups.
  • SDG 10 provides a framework for fostering more inclusive societies. It promotes policies that provide equal access to public services for marginalised groups.
  • It aims to reduce inequalities between countries by supporting fair economic systems that benefit everyone.
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Answers could include any three of the following:

  • SDG 10 focuses on addressing disparities stemming from income, gender, race, disability or other forms of discrimination.
  • The goal promotes social, economic and political inclusion of all people, particularly disadvantaged groups.
  • SDG 10 provides a framework for fostering more inclusive societies. It promotes policies that provide equal access to public services for marginalised groups.
  • It aims to reduce inequalities between countries by supporting fair economic systems that benefit everyone.

HMS, HAG NSE-Bank 18 MC

Which of the following could result in improved health status for all people as identified in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduced Inequalities?

  1. Access to safe and inclusive green and public spaces
  2. Equal access for all to affordable and quality education
  3. Promotion of inclusive political, economic and social policies
  4. Reduced deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and pollution
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct. This option focuses on SDG 10’s core approach of promoting inclusive policies across political, economic and social dimensions. 

Other options:

  • A is incorrect – Access to safe and inclusive green and public spaces is a target under SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
  • B is incorrect – Equal access to affordable and quality education is the primary focus of SDG 4: Quality Education.
  • D is incorrect – Reducing deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and pollution is addressed under SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing.