Youth
What age group is considered youth in Australia?
12–24 years old
Approximately how many Australians were homeless in 2021?
122,494 people
What percentage of Australians live in rural and remote areas?
28% (about 7 million Australians)
How many Australians have a disability?
4.4 million Australians (1 in 6)
What does IRP stand for?
Independent Research Project
What percentage of young people were born overseas?
25% (814,000)
Define primary homelessness.
Living without conventional accommodation
What percentage of rural Australians live in very remote areas?
2.3%
What does PIPS stand for?
Physical, Intellectual, Psychological, Sensory
Name two examples of primary research methods.
Interviews, questionnaires, observations, case studies
Name three positive terms used to describe youth.
young person, future generation, fun-loving
What is meant by hidden homelessness?
People living in overcrowded dwellings, boarding houses or temporary accommodation.
Define a rural family.
A family living outside major towns and cities.
Explain the importance of advocacy for people with disabilities.
Advocacy promotes rights, awareness and inclusion.
What is the purpose of a project diary?
To record actions, issues, and reflections
Explain how negative stereotypes affect young people's wellbeing.
They can reduce self-esteem and reinforce stereotypes.
Why is health a major need for homeless people?
Poor nutrition, exposure and limited healthcare access.
Why are rural and remote families considered a group in context?
Isolation and limited access to services and opportunities.
Name one example of each type of disability in PIPS.
Physical—cerebral palsy; Intellectual—Down syndrome; Psychological—depression; Sensory—vision impairment?
What are the three stages of the research process?
Planning, Conducting, and Interpreting Research
Justify two significant needs of youth and consequences if unmet.
Examples: education and identity; unmet needs affect future opportunities and wellbeing.
Justify two significant needs of homeless people and the consequences if unmet.
: health and safety; unmet needs worsen wellbeing and stability.
Evaluate how living remotely influences wellbeing (SPEECS).
Distance affects social, physical, emotional, economic, cultural and spiritual wellbeing
Discuss one equity issue faced by people with disabilities and propose solutions.
accessibility, employment or education inequities with practical solutions.
Why compare primary and secondary data?
To improve validity and support conclusions