FOOD INSECURITY REPORT 2022

FOOD
INSECURITY

Introduction
Food insecurity is the state of being without a stable sources of
accessible, sufficient quantity and affordable food. Within
Australia, the Aboriginal population is affected with poor health
conditions due to the socio-economic disadvantages faced by the
community. According to the estimation of the Australian Institute
of Health and Welfare in 2016, Aboriginals are affected by 2.3
times more than non-indigenous Australians. If the inequalities
prevail, the Aboriginal population would increase by 35% in 10
years and thus contribute to more food shortages and
malnutrition1.

Health Issue Analysis
– At-risk population(s) - the Aboriginals, like
many other indigenous populations in Australia
is subjected to poor health circumstances at a
very early age, decreasing the life expectancy.
– Immediate determinant(s) - the main
factors concerning food insecurity are conflict
and draught.
– Contributing determinant(s)- the
contributing factors are poverty and population
growth as the increase in the number provides
a negative effect to the fragile ecosystem.

SMART Goal
Specific Food insecurity among the older generation of the
Aboriginal population.
Measurable Calorie intake per day and weight of the elderly
people .
Achievable Provide access to food items at subsidised rates.
Realistic Through the help of local, government and healthcare
associations access to food can be provided .
Timely A change in the measurable outcome can be seen
within the first 6 months. .