HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Stage 1
Health literacy
Develop an understanding of health literacy by:
- recognising and using appropriate health and wellbeing language
- sourcing appropriate primary sources of data or information
- analysing research findings
Health determinants
Develop an understanding of health determinants by:
- recognising inequalities in health outcomes
- challenging stereotypes that impact on health outcomes.
Health promotion
Develop an understanding of health promotion by:
- examining sustainable health and wellbeing promotion strategies that empower individuals and/or communities.
Social equity
Develop an understanding of social equity by:
- identifying and applying language that reflects diversity, inclusivity, and empathy
- examining the health status of Australians and the factors that influence health trends
- exploring the relationship between wellbeing and disadvantage.
Stage 2
Health literacy
Develop an understanding of health literacy by:
- identifying, understanding, and applying current and contemporary health language from a diverse range of sources and contexts
- collecting, analysing, and interpreting a range of primary and secondary sources for bias, relevance, currency, and credibility
- creating surveys and conducting interviews, and collating and interpreting survey data
- critically analysing and evaluating findings.
Health determinants
Develop an understanding of health determinants by:
- recognising and analysing inequalities in health outcomes within and between countries
- identifying and interpreting the changing nature of health determinants
- challenging the stereotypes across personal, local, and global health
- analysing competing views about a contemporary issue.
Health promotion
Develop an understanding of health promotion by:
- appraising and applying the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals framework for health promotion strategies in achieving health for all
- evaluating sustainable health promotion strategies that empower communities to control their own health and wellbeing
- exploring and reflecting on the impact of our physical environment on health and wellbeing, including human development and the impact of globalisation.
Social equity
Develop an understanding of social equity by:
- identifying and applying terminology that reflects diversity, inclusivity, and empathy
- analysing the health status of Australians and the factors that influence health trends
- exploring the relationship between wellbeing and disadvantage, and identifying barriers that limit access to health services
- analysing and evaluating government action to address inequity through policies such as Closing the Gap, National Housing and Homelessness Agreement, or federal anti-discrimination laws
- gathering information and data through personal stories that reflect individuals or groups who are marginalised at a community, national, or global level, and explore social action to address specific details.