This unit looks at health and wellbeing as a concept that is variable and has different meaning for different people. Students will look at the multiple dimensions of health and wellbeing, and the factors that influence health attitudes, beliefs and practices, including the WHO’s prerequisites for health. It will also include indicators used to measure and evaluate health status and spend time exploring food and nutrition as foundations for good health.

This unit investigates transitions in health and wellbeing, and development, from lifespan and societal perspectives. 

Students investigate adulthood as a time of increasing independence and responsibility, involving the establishment of long-term relationships, possible considerations of parenthood and management of health-related milestones and changes. 

Students inquire into the Australian healthcare system and extend their capacity to access and analyse health information. They investigate the challenges and opportunities presented by digital media and health technologies, and consider issues surrounding the use of health data and access to quality health care.