Description:

This assessment requires you to discuss one of the pre-selected topics (see below), from the Australian National Preventative Health Strategy 2021-2030, in relation to a community of your choice, within Australia. You will be required to develop a detailed plan in response to this topic.

Topics (select one)

1. Improving immunisation coverage
2. Reducing alcohol and other drug harm

Part A The impact

1. Identify & describe the community of choice
2. Discuss the short, medium and long-term impacts of the health issue in the chosen community 

Part B - The nurse

1. Discuss the benefits of conducting a needs assessment in this community
2. Describe the role of the nurse in conducting the needs assessment in this community

Part C Needs assessment

1. Identify three needs of the community which will assist to promote improved health outcomes
2. Describe the resources required to address the three needs and provide a rationale for the selected resources
3. Identify three short term, medium term and long term expected outcomes for the community Provide an analysis of how these outcomes would address the health issue

Part D. Map of community area

1. This image needs to define the area of the community you have chosen. The template supplied below must be used for this assessment item – adjusting size of table as required. Please place references on a new page.