Social Justice Principles

Establishing health priorities is critical to ensure that resources are used in the most effective way possible as the government is in control of how the majority of these resources are allocated.
Social justice principles are the foundation for identifying priority health issues in Australia. The social justice principles include equity, diversity and supportive environments. Following these principles and identifying priority health issues experienced by particular population groups ensures the equitable distribution of resources. Medicare is an example of social justice principles in practice. Medicare is the government organisation that provides all Australians with access to adequate health care at an affordable cost or at no cost. It