Social Justice Principles

Diabetes has been identified as a health priority area, however, many Australians living with diabetes are experiencing inequity within their communities. The social justice principles aim to eliminate this inequity bey developing supportive environments within communities. Social justice can be identified by using the 4 principles:

Equity- equity refers to the fair allocation of resources and entitlements without being discriminated against. People in Australia are receiving more income that others making it hard to achieve an equal health status. Individuals with more money are able to access better and a variety of different beneficial health care services aiming to help those with diabetes. For example, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people generally are unable to finish their year 12 schooling. This makes it harder for them to achieve high paying jobs and therefore better health care services. They will be more inclined to consume high in sugar foods and be less inclined to pay to be a part of a sporting team. This means they are at a higher risk of developing diabetes due to poor prevention, protection and management of diabetes. On the contrast, an individual who was not
For example, there are certain Indigenous medical practices designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and their medical needs. They allow indigenous australians to be seen as equals and make them feel welcome and comfortable seeking medical advice with people they can connect with on a cultural status. This type of equity seen in communities allows the number of people being unequally treated to have the same rights as those who are being treated as equals. By ensuring all individuals in communities are treated equally and given a fair go, there will be a decline in the number of individuals with diabetes, making the issue less of a health