WorksheetsAustralian First Nations and Rural/Remote Health Inequities Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which group is often referred to as First Nations people in Australia?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Non-Indigenous Australians
Rural and remote area residents
Urban city dwellers
What percentage of the Australian population is made up by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
3.8%
10%
28%
1.5%
How much more likely are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults to have diabetes compared to non-Indigenous adults?
2.9 times more likely
1.5 times more likely
Equal likelihood
4 times less likely
What proportion of First Nations households live in substandard dwellings?
1 in 5
1 in 10
1 in 2
1 in 20
Which group experiences significantly lower life expectancy than non-Indigenous Australians?
First Nations people
Urban city dwellers
Non-Indigenous Australians
Capital city residents
What is a key characteristic of rural and remote areas in Australia?
Locations outside major cities
High population density
Advanced healthcare facilities
High employment rates
What percentage of Australians live in rural and remote areas?
28%
3.8%
50%
12%
Which group has higher rates of smoking and risky alcohol consumption?
Rural and remote people
Urban city dwellers
Non-Indigenous Australians
Capital city residents
What is a common health issue that increases with remoteness in Australia?
Chronic diseases
Seasonal allergies
Sports injuries
Mental health disorders
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the lesson?
Improving health status
Exploring space travel
Examining causes of inequities
Explaining data differences in health outcomes
Which group has higher rates of illicit drug use?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Non-Indigenous Australians
Urban city dwellers
Capital city residents
Which group has lower levels of education and employment?
Both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and rural/remote people
Urban city dwellers
Non-Indigenous Australians
Capital city residents
Which of the following is a strategy suggested in the lesson?
Improving health status in both groups
Increasing urban migration
Reducing education funding
Promoting unhealthy lifestyles
What is a key data point for rural and remote people regarding employment?
Lower levels of education and employment
Higher levels of education and employment
Equal employment rates to urban areas
No employment opportunities
What is a highlighted difference in health outcomes between First Nations people and non-Indigenous Australians?
Significantly lower life expectancy for First Nations people
Equal life expectancy
Higher life expectancy for First Nations people
No difference in life expectancy
What is one of the causes of inequities discussed in the lesson?
Health determinants
Climate change
Technological advancement
Urbanization
What is a key insight about improvements in health for First Nations people?
Improvements have been made, but inequities still exist
No improvements have been made
All inequities have been resolved
Improvements are not needed
Which group is more likely to experience higher morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases as remoteness increases?
Rural and remote people
Urban city dwellers
Non-Indigenous Australians
Capital city residents
What is a common living condition issue for First Nations households?
Substandard dwellings
Luxury apartments
High-rise buildings
Equal housing standards
Which of the following is NOT a health determinant linked to inequities?
Environmental factors
Socioeconomic characteristics
Health behaviours
Physical appearance
Geographic isolation can lead to which of the following outcomes?
Reduced employment opportunities
Improved healthcare access
Higher income levels
Increased school engagement
Lower income is associated with:
Less access to nutritious food and physical activity opportunities
Higher access to healthcare
Improved health knowledge
Lower risk of chronic diseases
Lower education levels are linked to:
Reduced health knowledge and personal skills
Higher income
Better access to healthcare
Improved employment opportunities
Indigenous populations are at higher risk for:
Illicit drug use
Alcohol use
Tobacco use
Chronic diseases
Rural/remote populations are at higher risk for:
Alcohol and tobacco use
Illicit drug use
High cholesterol
Poor school engagement
Which government strategy aims to improve access to safe, high-quality, timely services?
NSW Regional Health Strategic Plan (2022–2032)
National Agreement on Closing the Gap
ACCHOs
Mobile health services
By 2031, the National Agreement on Closing the Gap aims to increase employment/education/training for Indigenous youth (15–24) to what percentage?
67%
44%
15%
100%
NSW equity loading for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students provides:
Targeted programs and support
Mobile health services
Culturally appropriate healthcare
Increased telehealth access
Education about risky health behaviours aims to:
Improve future choices
Increase chronic diseases
Reduce access to healthcare
Lower income levels
What does ACCHO stand for?
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
Australian Community Care Health Organisations
Aboriginal Cultural Care Health Organisations
Australian Controlled Community Health Organisations
