Changes in health overtime!
What is life expectancy?
How long people are expected to live
What is the name of the health message related to the sun?
Sun smart
What is Medicare?
Its Australians universal health care system
What is Private Health Insurance?
Insurance that covers health services that are not included in Medicare.
What does 'funding' mean in the context of the Australian Health System?
Financial resources provided to ensure health services are available.
Has life expectancy gone up or down since 1900?
Life expectancy has increased
What does the health program 'QUIT' help people stop doing?
Smoking
What is one service Medicare pays for?
Doctors visits or Hospital cover
Name one incentive used to encourage private health insurance?
- The Private Health Insurance Rebate
- Medicare Levy Surcharge
- Lifetime Health Cover
How does Australia's health system promote access?
Through services like Medicare, PBS, NDIS and rural incentives.
What disease was very common in children in the early 1900's?
Measles or Diarrhoea
What are 3 of the ottawa charter action areas?
Build healthy public policy, create supportive environments. strengthen community actions, develop personal skills, reorient health services and move into the future
Name a service that Medicare doesn't pay for?
Most dental and ambulance cover
What is the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme- it provided support to people with significant and/or permanent disabilities.
What is the difference between 'equity' and 'equality' in a health context?
Equality: gives/treats everyone the same.
Equity: provides support based on need.
What remains the most common cause of lung cancer?
Smoking
What is one health program for Indigenous Australians?
Deadly choices or close the Gap
What is the role of the PBS?
A government initiative designed to make medicine affordable
What are two eligibility criterias for accessing NDIS?
- Under 65 years
- Australian resident
- Permanent/significant disability
What does a sustainable health system aim to do?
Maintain resources and services long-term whilst still meeting population needs.
What is one reason fewer people die from diseases today?
Better medicine or cleaner water
What is one reason why health promotion is so hard?
Habits are hard to break, unhealthy food is easily accessible or lack of education
How does Medicare help low-income Australians?
- Its mostly free of major costs
- Reduces the Medicare levy
- Access to specialist care
- Medicare Safety Net
- Mental health care
It offers tailored support based on individual needs to ensure everyone has a fair access to services.
Provide an example or a policy or service that promotes equity.
- NDIS
- Closing the Gap
- PBS
- Rural health outreach