Interpreting extensive reports like the AIHW’s Australia’s Health 2024: In Brief, can be daunting due to the complexity and volume of data presented. Too often as teachers we have the best intentions to break the report down into manageable content for our students however the best laid plans are often disrupted due to the reality of the size of the task. Additionally, the introduction of the new HMS syllabus has added an extra layer of workloads as teachers try to decipher the Australia’s Health 2024: In Brief and align it to new curriculum requirements. 

The good news is that the team at ACHPER NSW have spent time reviewing the 2024 report and determining which data and information is most relevant for teachers teaching HMS. The result, a package that includes: 

• Resources that are responsive to the curriculum needs of students studying the HMS course 

• Resources that are reflective of our current year 11 HMS Program Package 

• 5 Knowledge Organisers. Easy 1-page summaries of the key data from the 2024 report 

• 5 Activity Sheets to assist students in deciphering and recalling the content from the knowledge organisers