Psychosocial Assessment of the “City of Horizon” on implications of Diabetes for the Horizon Community

Psychosocial Assessment of the “City of Horizon” on implications
of Diabetes for the Horizon Community
1. Introduction
Horizon town is situated near the limestone coastal region of Southern Australia.
Horizon is located at a distance of 320 km. from Adelaide and 530 km. from Melbourne.
This report reflects present and new issues, gives an overview of the region, its industry,
attributes and employment base, and key benefits and challenges. The report will provide
a brief description of the district in terms of human capital, sustainable societies and
population growth, access to business sectors, its comparative advantages and business
preferences. It describes the economic, ecological and social vision of the local area,
expresses the parameters of the progress, identifies strength, difficulties, needs and
opportunities and needs of action. Under section A, Psychosocial appraisal that
incorporates an appraisal or assessment or investigation of the social, cultural and mental
factors that affect the soundness of the community will be made. Part B of this report
surveys the social determinants of wellbeing.
The investigation will be made on the health issues faced by the local individuals due to
socio-economic challenges, the availability of healthcare facilities and the issues faced
by the general population in tackling health-related issues. Part C of the report discusses
registered nurse’s role in health care development. Here three important strategies of
enablement, promotion, and intervention in connection to nursing care on the impact of
diabetes on the masses will be highlighted. The “Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion”
(WHO 1986), “the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice” (NMBA 2016) and some
research articles will be referred to in this piece of the report. The report will be
concluded by giving a synopsis of the key points of the report.
2. Part –A Psychosocial Assessment
The present populace of Horizon city is around 28500 dependent on the 2016 census.
The city council covers a zone of 43 square km. furthermore, the principal city territory
is having a number of business establishments and residential complexes. Encompassing
the city zone is rural conglomeration and the general population in rural areas are
occupied with agrarian exercises like dairy cattle and sheep cultivating, crop cultivation
and viticulture. Fishing is a significant activity of the people. Horizon city zone is the

administrative focal point for the south-eastern piece of southern Australia and it is an
established destination for tourists and retired people. The local attraction includes
Horizon Mall and various neighbourhood restaurants and cafés. Tourists are
accommodated in inns around seaside zones and the city region. The tourist information
centre is situated nearby “Horizon Backpackers Hostel” in the central location of
Horizon. There are excellent parks with lot of greenery and plenty of recreational
facilities which include hiking, sailing, fishing, motorcycle riding and bars and pubs.
Aside from farming other industry focuses on health and social administrations, forestry
and retail service (Adelaidenow.com.au, 2015).
The unemployment rate here is somewhat higher than that of provincial South Australia
that has some impact on the health of individual and adds stress to other activities of day
by day living (Sumner and Gallagher, 2016, p. 289).
Joblessness is influencing a person's ability to keep up an active, socially related and
healthy way of life on account of monetary troubles. Direct connections between long-
term chronic stress (because of joblessness) and various negative health outcomes have
happened (Sumner and Gallagher, 2016, p. 290). Also, earning levels can influence
health with lower earnings that experience more disease and a shorter life expectancy
(Baum 2010, p. 1-4).
The normal assessed family earning for Horizon in "2017 is $751" every week stood out
from the national average of "$1234" every week (City of Horizon 2018d). It is seen that
a district like Horizon, with a high retiree people, will have an increased number of low-
earning families (City of Horizon 2018b, 2018d). Nevertheless, given that around 40
percent of Horizons’ populace are old people above age 60 years (City of Horizon
2018b) and 62 percent of the peoples’ income are under "$600" consistently (City of
Horizon 2018d), the number of low-pay family units below the retirement age is very
high. Around 19% of the students do not pursue full-time secondary education.
In housing which is related to health and wellbeing of the populace, social housing is
accessible to the needy people like homeless, whose life is risky in the present place and
those who cannot bear the cost of high rental expenses. Housing is also focused on
special needy groups like Aboriginal south Australians, the individuals who are handicap
and also children and elderly people. Households who are in the lower level of pay spend
in excess of 30 per cent of their income in home loan repayments. House rented is just

2.2 per cent which is low compared to the other metropolitan centres. Occupants have
revealed a high percentage of connectivity by voluntary services. The median life
expectancy for male and female are 77 and 83.2. Untimely mortality inside the age
group15 to 24 is 34% which is higher than other metropolitan urban cities. Tobacco
smoking is one of the main cause of pre-matured deaths. SWOT analysis of the city of
Horizon can be analysed as beneath:
Strength: The district is having a varied economic base. It gets reasonably good
precipitation and has enough groundwater resources. The land is having a high yield in
agriculture and horticulture (Economy.id.com.au, 2012). It is an embodiment of spotless,
green environment. It has a sound marine environment and reasonably managed fishing
resources It has an abundance of natural resource attractions. It is an alluring region
wherein to live and work (Rdalc.org.au, 2017, p 4-5).
Difficulties: The city of Horizon and furthermore the whole region encompassing the
city is having an ageing and generally static populace (Tasc.sa.gov.au, 2018). The
industry is limited and changes to industry structure and workforce abilities needs are
required for greater flourishment of the district. Since the development is stagnant, it is
also a challenge to contend in a worldwide economy. It requires a social foundation to
address the district's issues and keeping up or improving the region’s infrastructure
requirements (Rdalc.org.au, 2017, p 4-5).
Needs: Infrastructure development is a necessity. There ought to be more diversified
cargo and transport alternatives. People need more extensive and broader education and
training needs. The territory requires fast and reliable communications. To contend with
other urban centres in Australia pertinent research and development scopes are to be
created. There is limited scope for medical facilities. Development of regional leaders
and entrepreneurs is key to the success of the region (Rdalc.org.au, 2017, p 4-5).
Opportunities: In the area, other than the current business activities high esteem
manufacturing and agribusiness need to develop. Planners should offer significance to
economical utilization of natural resources to create existing and new businesses. There
ought to be efforts to the improvement of high-end services and products. Efforts should
be made to create developing ventures, for example, alternative energy and cellulose
fibre products. It is a perfect place for the travel industry and just one centre caters to the