Homelessness In Australia
In Australia, homelessness is a widespread problem. Various researchers reported that homeless person is someone who bears the massive burden of economic and mental illness as well as high rates of acute medical services. This paper aims to present an outline of homelessness in Australia along with the conditions of common health issues present among the vagrant people and the provision of clinical care and unemployment to the homeless population. Relevant political traditions related to homelessness is also outlined. Different approaches to treating the issue of homelessness through the social policy are also discussed in detail. It is also discussed the social policy of homelessness in the light of ethical and value conduct.
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There are certain barriers that are prevalent for homeless people such as the individual having low literacy skills. Red cross Australia introduced a program to provide the primary care facilities to the homeless population where the assessment criteria include the adaptations to structures and delivery of necessary care to pledge the imposed barriers. This includes ensuring access to primary care with regular primary health care provision. It includes collaborating with the authorities of public health for the introduction of strategies to reduce harm. Supporting people by providing education and training support and teaching first aid skills. These connections will help individuals to break out the cycle of homelessness. To benefit the people for housing and entitlement, social work support is also provided. Access to appropriate electronic medical archives with the help of multiple providers is made possible. It includes planning discharge for hospital cooperation, including strategies to contact patients in future which is a promotion of continuity with coordination and …show more content…
If a homeless person is admitted to the hospital, they’re likely to stay there longer than the general population. Various studies have revealed that the health circumstances of homeless population for basic facilities are despondent. The conditions such as infections related to the respiratory system, traumas, mental disorders and health problems are very strongly contributing to the homelessness difficulties. The serious conditions such as high blood pressures, diabetes, and osteoarthritis, are, however, commonly found in both homeless and housed individuals, but the conditions become more severe in the case of the homeless people. The main reason for aggravated medical conditions of homeless individuals is due to the unavailability of access to regular health care and self-management facilities. Drugs and alcohol are often used as a coping strategy by homeless people, and heavy use can lead to infections and dependency on drugs which then creates a cycle and prolonged by addiction.
Changes in policies to deal with the issue of homelessness are constructed into the way society is structured. Society is structured under socialism as workers are free to own what they work and pay for and controlling their wealth that their labour generates. If society is compelled by economic forces instead of what people want and need, then some people unfortunately suffer. Increased funding, new
It has been …show more content…
There are certain barriers that are prevalent for homeless people such as the individual having low literacy skills. Red cross Australia introduced a program to provide the primary care facilities to the homeless population where the assessment criteria include the adaptations to structures and delivery of necessary care to pledge the imposed barriers. This includes ensuring access to primary care with regular primary health care provision. It includes collaborating with the authorities of public health for the introduction of strategies to reduce harm. Supporting people by providing education and training support and teaching first aid skills. These connections will help individuals to break out the cycle of homelessness. To benefit the people for housing and entitlement, social work support is also provided. Access to appropriate electronic medical archives with the help of multiple providers is made possible. It includes planning discharge for hospital cooperation, including strategies to contact patients in future which is a promotion of continuity with coordination and …show more content…
If a homeless person is admitted to the hospital, they’re likely to stay there longer than the general population. Various studies have revealed that the health circumstances of homeless population for basic facilities are despondent. The conditions such as infections related to the respiratory system, traumas, mental disorders and health problems are very strongly contributing to the homelessness difficulties. The serious conditions such as high blood pressures, diabetes, and osteoarthritis, are, however, commonly found in both homeless and housed individuals, but the conditions become more severe in the case of the homeless people. The main reason for aggravated medical conditions of homeless individuals is due to the unavailability of access to regular health care and self-management facilities. Drugs and alcohol are often used as a coping strategy by homeless people, and heavy use can lead to infections and dependency on drugs which then creates a cycle and prolonged by addiction.
Changes in policies to deal with the issue of homelessness are constructed into the way society is structured. Society is structured under socialism as workers are free to own what they work and pay for and controlling their wealth that their labour generates. If society is compelled by economic forces instead of what people want and need, then some people unfortunately suffer. Increased funding, new