HWEL2002 Assessment 3: Workbook 3
HWEL2002 Assessment 3: Workbook 3
Deadly Choices
Deadly Choices was developed by the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health in 2010. It aims to encourage and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to make healthy choices that will benefit themselves and their families. This includes quitting smoking, eating nutritious food and daily physical activity. The Healthy Lifestyle initiative facilitates access to medical services and encourages people to have regular 715 health checks, which are specific health check available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (Deadly Choices, 2018). The Healthy Lifestyle Campaign will be the focus of this assessment.
Using the resources provided as well as additional research answer the questions below. You will need to not only demonstrate your understanding of the program but also that of the subject content in particular the Social Determinants of Health.
Question 1
Provide a brief outline of the Program (50 words)
Question 2
Identify and define 3 social determinants of health (SDOH) that are being addressed within this program? Briefly define the SDOH and how it can impact health outcomes. (200 words)
Question 3
Provide a more detailed explanation as to the influence that each of these 3 SDOH have on the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals/communities.
Why is it important that each of these determinants are addressed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals/communities? (550 words)
Questions 4
Identify and describe ways in which culture and/or cultural identity are supported in this program? Explain why incorporating culture into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Promotion Programs is important and at least one additional strategy that could be implemented to improve this. (400 words)
Please use this guide to ensure you use the correct terminology when discussing the health of Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Essential resources
Deadly Choices. (2018, May 25). Healthy Lifestyle Campaign. https://deadlychoices.com.au/programs/healthy-lifestyle-program/Malseed, C., Nelson, A., Ware, R., Lacey, I., & Lander, K. (2014) Deadly Choices TM community health events: a health promotion initiative for Urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 20(4), 379-383. https://doi-org.torrens.idm.onclc.org/10.1071/PY14041Additional resources
Malseed, C. (2013). Deadly Choices Health Promotion Initiative Evaluation Report. Lowitja Institute. https://www.lowitja.org.au/content/Document/PDF/Deadly-Choices-Evaluation-Report-v2.pdfGidgee Healing. (2020, December 8). Deadly Choices. https://gidgeehealing.com/services/deadly-choices/References
Deadly Choices. (2018, May 25). Deadly Choices - History. https://deadlychoices.com.au/about/history/
