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- country of birth
- ancestry
- where their parents were born
- what language/s they speak
- religious affiliation.

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ex serving members of the ADF

24% of former ADF peacekeepers reported being very socially isolated while deployed

the rate of suicides for ex-serving men with ADF service since 2001 was higher than that for all Australian men

higher risk of developing affective or anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and some cancers than the Australian population

Among DVA payment recipients (veterans and dependants) aged 55 and over, 73% reported government pensions or allowances (including from DVA, Centrelink and/or the Family Assistance Office) as their main source of income

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mental health support

social support networks

financial support

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- lower health literacy
- language barriers
-  difficulties navigating an unfamiliar system

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diverse support systems such as:
- translators
- health information for varying levels of health literacy
- culturally and religiously appropriate care

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restricted access due to
- language barriers
- limited understanding of foreign health and welfare system
- low health literacy
- cultural norms (dress, hierarchy & gender)

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Mental health -1 in 4 received med for mental health issues.

Chronic conditions - 1 in 3 reported they had previous chronic conditions

Previously homeless - 1 in 3 were previously homeless or in insecure housing

Previously been in prison - 3 in 4 had previously been in prison.

Risky alcohol consumption and smoking

Communicable diseases

Mostly men

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Education - Around positive health behaviours.

- Teaching individuals how to stay away from criminal behaviours that will lead them to incarceration.

Access to appropriate services

- Being able to access the medical services they require like mental health clinics in order for them to not end up in prison due to problems with their mental health.

Addiction programs

- Because of the high levels of addiction in criminals it’s important for individuals to access services like elicit drugs addiction programs so they don’t become addicted again that might lead them to prison

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Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal Australians

Population comprised of hundreds of individual groups with varying cultural practises and languages/dialects

Often live in rural and remote areas

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women - between the age of 18 to 45

Babies - children from birth to the age of 2

Includes pregnancy

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Education - access to education eg. primary/high schools allows for development if skills and improved health literacy

Parental care - for development of skills

Exercise - improve development of individual

Relationships and friendships

Health care and health services

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people living outside of australias major cities

less access to services

smaller support circle

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access to healthcare such as psychologists, therapists etc.

access to welfare

access to social groups and settings

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access to services

education

employment

transport

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provide more care based on
- needs
- more language diversity in health care
- better access to services and care

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Require parental care

Children aged 0 - 13

Youth aged 14 - 17

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health services - like hospitals. Most women give birth in public hospitals

Over one third of women have c-sections and require specific care because of that

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Access to mental health support- 1 in 4 prisoners have received meds for their mental health.

Addiction services for smoking- prisoners have higher levels of likelihood for tobacco smoking

Access to treatment for chronic conditions - 1 in 3 prisoners report they have a chronic health condition.

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Minority: representing 3.8% of the total Australian population

Education: 42% of Indigenous Australians aged 25–34 had a Certificate level III or above attainment in 2016

Smoke at a rate that risks health: 41% (217,200) were current daily or occasional smokers

Risky alcohol drinking: 18% (98,700) drink at a rate that can indicate risks to health over the long term (2+ drinks a day)

One-third (33%) below the age of 15

High rates of diabetes - 8% of population

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- access to health care - limited because of there location and removal from health services
- access to transport - because things are more spread out it takes longer to get to health services
- access to education - there are less places to get an education on health because they are away from cities

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Health care - there are less facilities to get health care at
Transport - less ways to get to the health care
Education - less higher levels of schooling

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disproportionate rates of mental health issues

potential physical disadvantages that prevent them from working further

excluded from social settings

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specialised education

connection to family, community and country

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adapted services to fit with existing traditions and practices

Access to services (transport/connection to increase access to rural areas)

Youth education

Education around unhealthy behaviours (drinking, smoking, eating)

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Employment: In 2021, 52% of the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander were employed

Suffer from racism and discrimination and therefore often feel disempowered to make change or succeed

Access to services being cut off due to the lack of resources in rural and remote areas where many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people reside

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Restricted access due to:

language barriers

racism

less opportunities to succeed

low health literacy

reduced services in rural and remote areas

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People aged 65 and over

1 in 6 Australians are aged 65 and over

Higher rates of chronic conditions

18% had a severe or profound disability in 2018

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Transportation

Aged Care

Relationships

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Poorer health- reflected in number of meds they take ect

Unemployment - unable to speak a job due to criminal record

Poor early life and upbringing- 1 in 5 women entering prison had a parent or guardian incarcerated during their childhood.

Low socioeconomic.- generally brought up and live in low socioeconomic communities.

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Employment: Only 15% of older Australians participate in the workforce

Transportation: Many older Australians can't drive or have difficultly moving

Independance: Many, especially in aged care homes, are dependent on carers and can't do much without them present

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Babies have poor accessibility to resources, rely on mothers

Hospitals, prenatal care, ultrasounds, food, shelter

Most issues with accessibility depends on other groups/populations the mothers and babies may be a part of

For example, mothers with poor health literacy and poor access to healthcare are less likely to access the services/care required for safe, healthy pregnancy/childbirth/infancy

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Restricted Due To:

Technology (poor knowledge and use of technology)

Medical Jargon

Fear of diagnosis

Inadequate health care services for cultural or linguistically diverse people.

Affordability

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People can lose jobs for being pregnant (this is illegal in Australia, but does still occur)

Sexism against mothers

Better care is provided to mothers with more money/resources

This, once again, is largely dependent on other factors/populations

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Access to health services if needed eg. specialised children's hospitals, appointments, health care

Access to exercise eg. important for the development of the individual - need to stay healthy

access issues to health care - children may have limited access to health care due to their guardians socioeconomic status