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An editorial policy is a list of rules about the content on a website. This page explains the editorial policy of Our Health Space in plain language.
On this page, “we” means the team at Our Health Space.
On Our Health Space, we try to share information that:
- uses Easy Read, plain language, or other formats
If something is accessible, it means that everyone can use and understand something. For example:
- accessible buildings have ramps so that people with wheelchairs can come inside
- accessible health information uses easy words that most people understand
- accessible health services make changes so that people who feel worried about seeing the doctor feel calm and in control.
Accessibility makes things fair for people with a disability.
- is made in Australia
- is with people who have lived experience of intellectual disability.
Co-design means working together with the people who will use services, information or resources to:
- know what is needed
- plan
- design
- improve things.
For example, people with intellectual disability and health professionals could co-design a health resource. They could share ideas, experiences and feedback to make sure the resource is:
- needed and wanted
- easy to understand and use.
Our Health Space shares 3 types of information.
We clearly label each type of content. This helps people understand where the information comes from and what it is based on.
1. Health facts and ideas
1. Health facts and ideas
Our Health Space has:
- facts, tools and guides about health and intellectual disability
- ideas to help people with intellectual disability choose, understand and use good health information.
The team at Our Health Space makes some of the resources on the website. Other resources are made by organisations that we trust.
The health facts and ideas on Our Health Space are based on research. We share resources made by people who know a lot about the topic.
The information on Our Health Space is:
- relevant to Australia or made in Australia
- not commercial, which means it is not trying to sell products or services
- fair and balanced.
Learn how to check if health information is good and right for you.
2. True stories
2. True stories
Our Health Space shares stories to help people connect and learn from each other. The stories do not have health facts or health advice.
Our Health Space has stories by:
- people with intellectual disability
- family members and carers
- health professionals and support workers
- disability, health, community and support organisations.
The stories are about health and health rights. The stories say how people look after their health. The stories describe health challenges and the support people need and want.
Learn how to share a story on Our Health Space.
3. Information to build community
3. Information to build community
Our Health Space shares information about:
- research studies you can join
- events
- courses
- groups.
We find these opportunities through:
- our networks and partners
- forms on the Our Health Space website where people can share opportunities for the community.
You can find events and more on the Meet page.
Our Health Space shares general health information. The information is not specific to you. Talk to a health professional if:
- you are worried about your health
- you don't know if the information is good and right for you.
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