Resource Management
Name one type of resource used by individuals and families
Human, non-human, community, technological, financial, etc.
What is an individual?
A single person with unique characteristics and experiences.
What is a family?
A group of people connected by kinship, care, support or commitment.
What are specific needs?
Particular requirements experienced by individuals or groups due to circumstances or characteristics.
What is decision making?
The process of choosing between alternatives.
What is a human resource?
Skills, knowledge, energy, time, interests and abilities of individuals.
Define a group.
Two or more people who interact and share a common purpose or interest.
Name two functions of families.
Economic support, emotional support, protection, socialisation, reproduction.
Name one group studied in CAFS that may have specific needs.
Youth, aged, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, rural and remote families.
What is the first step in the decision-making process?
Identifying the issue, problem or goal.
What is the difference between human and non-human resources?
Human resources are qualities people possess; non-human resources are tangible items such as money, goods and equipment.
Give two examples of groups an adolescent may belong to.
Family, friendship group, sporting team, cultural group, school group.
What is a community?
A group of people who share location, interests, identity or common goals.
Why might people with disabilities require additional support?
To reduce barriers and improve access to education, employment and community participation.
Why is gathering information important before making a decision?
It helps ensure informed and effective choices.
Explain why effective resource management is important.
It helps individuals and families achieve goals efficiently and meet their needs and wants.
How can groups influence an individual's values and behaviours?
Through socialisation, expectations, peer pressure and shared experiences.
Explain one way communities support families.
Through schools, health services, recreational facilities or community organisations.
Describe two challenges faced by people living in rural and remote areas.
Limited access to services, transport difficulties, fewer educational or employment opportunities.
Explain the difference between a short-term and long-term consequence.
Short-term consequences occur soon after a decision; long-term consequences occur later and may have a lasting impact.
Identify and explain two strategies families can use to manage scarce resources
Examples include budgeting, prioritising needs, sharing responsibilities, planning, using community services.
Explain the role of socialisation in shaping individual identity.
Socialisation teaches norms, values and behaviours that influence identity and belonging.
Analyse how changing family structures have impacted Australian society.
Responses may include greater diversity, changing gender roles, increased workforce participation and varied support needs.
Evaluate the importance of support services for one specific-needs group.
Responses should discuss how services improve wellbeing, access, participation and quality of life.
Apply the decision-making process to choosing a part-time job while studying.
Students should identify the issue, gather information, consider alternatives, weigh consequences, decide, act and evaluate.