Social definition: The socioeconomically disadvantaged are those people or families who lack sufficient income to obtain adequate health services, food, housing and clothing that the rest of the society can afford.
Legal definition: Many research show that people and groups who are socioeconomically disadvantaged have reduced life expectancy, premature mortality, increased disease incidence and prevalence, increased biological and behavioral risk factors for ill health, and lower overall health status.
Identify groups characteristics
The socioeconomically disadvantaged are those people or families who lack sufficient income to obtain adequate health services, food, housing and clothing that the rest of the society can afford. * Disability * Unemployed * Social * Security * Illness * Living in a remote area * Aged * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people * Rural family, Sole parents
Specific needs of the group Need | Examples of need | Reason Why | Access to Service | -Need government welfare system such as mission | Because they may not be able to afford services such as Telephone, car hence they use phone & transport | Self EsteemThis group is faced with never having enough money to go around and is constantly faced with undesirable choices. | -Feel worthwhile member of society-Contribute to a more positive frame of mind | -Being poor can make people feel undervalued and deprived of dignity and opportunities to realise their potential.-Depress, nervous tension | Education Socioeconomically disadvantaged people need to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in identifying and accessing resources, also need problem-solving in managing their own unique situation. | -Financial support.eg. Austudy payment and youth allowance, higher paid employment | To help them seek education and continue their tertiary studies. To contribute to a better economic