Unit+3+-+The+Australian+Health+Care+System


 * History of the Australian Healthcare System/Biomedical Approach/Preventative Approach**

Powerpoint presentation 'Life expectancy biomedical prevention'.

Complete task 'Is it an example of prevention or cure?'

Handout 'Prevention levels and biomedical approaches for diseases'


 * Social Model of Health**

Read pgs. 152-155 Global Perspectives and make notes. MUST understand this.


 * Ottawa Charter**

Powerpoint presentation 'Ottawa Charter'

Handout 'Elements of the Ottawa Charter - Quit example'

Worksheet 'Ottawa Charter Tick Sheet'

The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986) handout (VHETTA)

Complete activity 6.3 pg. 158 Global Perspectives.

Complete handout 'The History of Public Health in Australia'

DLT 'Promoting Health in the Community' (VHETTA)


 * National Healthy Priority Areas (NHPAs)**

Powerpoint presentation 'National Health Priority Areas Introduction'

Handout 'National Health Priority Areas' (VHETTA)

Worksheet 'NHPA table worksheet'

Table 'NHPA'


 * Structure and Funding of Australia's Healthcare System**

Complete handout 'Role of Governments in Maintaining and Promoting Health'.

Complete handout 'The role of government and non-government organisations in the provision of health care in Australia'.

Complete handout 'Responsibiliites of the Levels of Government' (VHETTA)

Complete activity 6.7 pg. 174-175 Global Perspectives.

Complete activity 6.8 pg. 176-177 Global Perspectives.

Complete handout 'Australian Public Health Expenditure' (VHETTA)

Complete blank 'Funding' flow chart.

Read through relevant section of Global Perspectives on the subject area of Medicare and Private Health Insurance. Make sure have a clear understanding.

Complete handout 'Medicare'. (VHETTA)

Complete handout 'Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS)'. (VHETTA)

Complete handout 'Private Health Insurance Rebates'. (VHETTA)


 * SAC: Written Response on NHPA**