[Edited extract from public address]
6 out of 10 of people in Australia have low health literacy. Many Australians have trouble understanding and using information provided by organisations. They also have trouble navigating complicated systems like healthcare services.
When we use jargon, technical terms or acronyms, it is hard for people with low health literacy to understand and use information.
Make it easy for people with low health literacy to get better information and outcomes from services they use.
Drop the Jargon Day this year is 23 October. Pledge and take part in activities at your workplace.
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Drop the Jargon Day
Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health (CCEH)
23 Lennox Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Website: www.ceh.org.au
CEH has been contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services to manage and improve the Directory. CEH acknowledges the Wurundjeri people, the traditional custodians of the land on which we work.
Drop the Jargon is a day for professionals in Australian health, community services and local government to use plain language.
Why should I pledge?6 out of 10 of people in Australia have low health literacy. Many Australians have trouble understanding and using information provided by organisations. They also have trouble navigating complicated systems like healthcare services.
When we use jargon, technical terms or acronyms, it is hard for people with low health literacy to understand and use information.
Make it easy for people with low health literacy to get better information and outcomes from services they use.
Drop the Jargon Day this year is 23 October. Pledge and take part in activities at your workplace.
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Drop the Jargon Day
Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health (CCEH)
23 Lennox Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Website: www.ceh.org.au
CEH has been contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services to manage and improve the Directory. CEH acknowledges the Wurundjeri people, the traditional custodians of the land on which we work.