Comprehensive Review of Health Promotion Strategies at Alfred Health

This report, prepared by a public health student, provides a comprehensive review of the health promotion strategies at Alfred Health, a Victorian state government-owned healthcare organization in Australia. The report analyzes the existing health promotion frameworks and action plans, emphasizing the importance of addressing issues such as nursing stress and burnout, and the need for a holistic approach to public health. It highlights the benefits and limitations of current strategies, focusing on the need for clear policies, targeted interventions, and increased health literacy. The report recommends utilizing the Ottawa Charter and action framework, leveraging digital platforms for health education, and implementing upstream approaches through policy and legislative efforts. It emphasizes the importance of community engagement and re-orienting public health services towards health promotion to improve the well-being of the population, especially in rural areas, and proposes specific actions like health-risk assessments and the promotion of programs like the National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH). The report concludes with recommendations for improving the health promotion strategy at Alfred Health.