Australian Identity
What does the word identity mean?
Name the 4 Australian values
Freedom, equality, compassion and a fair go
Name one country that is secular
Australia, USA
What is a census
A survey of a population
What is national sorry day?
A day to say sorry to all aboriginal people who suffered at the hands of the Europeans in the past
Aboriginal and Torres strait islander
What does the freedom of movement allow you to do?
travel wherever you want with no restrictions
True or false - Saudi Arabia is a secular country
False
How does a census help the government?
by telling them if there's a gap anywhere and where to put resources if needed.
What does reconciliation mean?
To strengthen and fix the relationship between Australians and aboriginal/Torres strait islander people
What is colonisation? who colonised australia?
Taking over someone else's land. British
Why is compassion important in society?
allows you to put yourself in other peoples shoes and make you want to help those in need. makes it a nicer world
What does secular mean?
When the church and government are separate. Religion doesn't influence how the government is run
What is the consequence for not completing the census?
Fine. $220 for everyday after the due date.
Describe the stolen generation
It was a time when aboriginal children were kidnapped by the government and were made to become 'white' as a way to get rid of their culture
Australia is a multicultural country. What is one benefit/advantage of this?
It allows people to live in harmony. embrace each others differences and gives us variety and uniqueness
Define 'a fair go'
Giving people an opportunity to have a go and succeed. Fair opportunity for everyone.
What does Multi-faith society mean? Name a few of the faiths within Australia.
A society that has people of many religions. e.g. Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Catholic
True or false - The census is conducted every 4 years and every single member of the house must do it.
No it's every 5 years. and no, just one member of the household does it
How has the Australian government tried to achieve reconciliation? hint - 2008
Made a speech apologising to the first nations people. National sorry day
Someone who participates in society, does things for the community, votes
Meet certain requirements, sit a test and go to a citizenship ceremony
Why is freedom of religion an important value that Australians have?
You can be any religion you want without the fear of punishment.
We conducted a class census all of last week. What did your data show based on your questions and findings? what type of graphs did you use?
Answers will vary
What does assimilation mean?
the process of absorbing or taking in someone else's culture, behaviour and way of life.