Miss McWhirter
In which town did Miss McWhirter grow up?
Inverell
What is discrimination?
Treating someone unfairly because of a personal characteristic or identity.
What is a stereotype?
A generalised belief about a group of people.
What does employment mean?
Having paid work or a job.
Name one piece of personal information that should not be posted publicly.
Address, phone number, password, location, school details or financial information.
What Australian phone number should be called during a serious emergency?
000
What subjects did Miss McWhirter study at uni
a) Food Technology and Hospitality
b) Business Studies and Modern History
c) Legal Studies and Ancient History
B
Give one characteristic that someone might be discriminated against because of.
Race, religion, gender, sexuality, age or disability.
Give one example of pro-social behaviour.
Helping, supporting, including, encouraging or standing up for someone.
Name one factor that can affect a young person’s health and wellbeing.
Housing, food security, transport, education, employment, health literacy, culture or immigration status.
True or false: A deleted post can never be seen again.
False. It may have been saved, shared or screenshotted.
What is the first thing you should check before helping in an emergency?
Danger—whether the area is safe.
Before being a teacher/teacher aide what was she/what did she do
Cook
A student is excluded from a game because of their disability. What is this an example of?
Disability discrimination.
What could you say if a friend made a stereotypical comment about someone?
“That isn’t true for everyone,” “That’s a stereotype,” or another respectful challenge.
How can limited transport affect a young person?
It can make it difficult to attend school, work, sport, appointments or social activities.
What should you check before sharing a post that might be untrue?
The source, author, evidence, date and whether reliable sources report the same information.
Give two ways a school could encourage students to be more physically active.
Lunchtime sport, active clubs, equipment access, walking groups, competitions or active breaks.
Where did Miss McWhirter complete her teaching prac last term?
WHS
A sports club holds every activity upstairs with no lift. Explain how this could be discriminatory even if nobody intended to exclude anyone.
People with mobility difficulties cannot access the activity, so the environment creates unfair exclusion.
Explain one way stereotypes can affect a person’s health or wellbeing.
They can cause stress, low confidence, exclusion, pressure, anxiety or reduced participation
What does food insecurity mean, and how might it affect a student?
Not having reliable access to enough suitable food; it may affect energy, concentration, health and attendance.
What are “online masculine narratives”?
Online messages or stories promoting particular ideas about how boys and men should think, look or behave.
What first aid should be given for a nosebleed?
Sit upright, lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for about 10–15 minutes.
What two mixes of breeds is Miss McWhirter's dog
Border Collie x Kelpie
Explain the difference between equality and inclusion.
Equality means people receive fair opportunities; inclusion means people are welcomed, respected and able to participate.
Your friends refuse to let someone join your group because they are “weird.” Describe a respectful response that challenges the behaviour.
Challenge the label, include the person and explain that excluding someone without knowing them is unfair.
Explain how joining a local sporting or community group could improve three areas of health.
Physical health through activity, social health through connection and mental/emotional health through belonging and confidence.
An influencer says, “Real men never show emotion.” Identify the problem and give a healthier alternative.
It stereotypes masculinity and discourages help-seeking; everyone should be able to express emotions and seek support.
You are at a public event and notice an aggressive group blocking your usual exit. Explain the safest response.
Avoid the group, use another safe exit, stay with trusted people, alert staff/security and call 000 if there is immediate danger.