Skip to main content
A diverse group of women having a discussion in a bright, modern office. One participant is using a wheelchair, and another has a laptop open.
Platforms

29 Jan 2025

Health Justice Australia

Health Justice Australia integrates legal services into healthcare to address social factors affecting health. Through partnerships, resources, and training, it supports healthcare and legal professionals in delivering holistic care, particularly for vulnerable communities.

View resource

Summary

Health Justice Australia integrates legal assistance into healthcare settings to address the social determinants of health, recognising that unmet legal needs often contribute to poor health outcomes.Key Features:

  1. Health justice partnerships: collaborative models that embed legal services within healthcare organisations to provide holistic support.
  2. Resources and tools: offers guides, case studies, and evaluation frameworks to support the development of partnerships.
  3. Capacity Building: provides training for healthcare and legal professionals to enhance cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Why It Matters:
Health Justice Australia’s work demonstrates how integrated services can address complex social and health challenges, particularly for vulnerable communities.

Two circular portraits on a light grey background with abstract curved shapes and teal arrows. Christina Chun, Chief Product Officer, is pictured smiling at the top left against a coral background. Kate Kutty, Engagement Lead, is pictured at the bottom right against a cream background with an orange circular border.

We’d love to hear from you!

Understorey is shaped by the people and organisations across Australia. Have suggestions, ideas or resources to share? Get in touch and help us make Understorey more useful, relevant and accessible for everyone.

Get in touch