Models of Health

An approach to health that attempts to address the broader influences on health rather than disease and injury

• A - Address all determinants of health
• Broader determinants include gender, cultural, race and ethnicity, SES status, location and environment

• R - Reduce social inequality
• Reduce inequality in relation to health status and health services

• E - Empower individuals and the community
• Provide individuals and community with the resources they need to address factors that influence their health

• A - Accessibility to healthcare
• Services and information being available on need, affordability and accessibility to all

• S - Inter-Sectorial Collaboration
• Having all groups from many sectors working together to achieve a common goal