Exploring Youth
Which gender comprises 51.3% of the group?
Males
Sense of identity is strongly linked to the value you place on yourself, aka...?
self esteem
What is the acronym used to remember the types of services?
FATLEECH
Bonus 100 if you can name them all
Some youth may have a Disability as one of their characteristics. What is the acronym to help us remember the 4 categories.
PIPS (physical, intellectual, psychological, sensory)
What are the 4 non human resources that may impact on Youth being able to access services
Time, money, energy, knowledge
Youth (12-24) account for the % in Australia (correct answer within 2%)
20%
Youth are quite healthy as a group but their health is often impacted by ___________?
risk taking behaviour
The HPV vaccination at schools is an example of what type of service
Health care
These 2 characteristics are the reasons youth may not have the knowledge to seek the help they need.
Age and education
Opening hours, confidentiality, location and staffing are all...
aspects of the service
What % of homeless people are made up by youth?
25%
This specific need is strongly linked to employment and developing a sense of identity.
Education
AusStudey and Abstudy are available to youth in need and are what type of service?
Financial
Which group is less likely to see couselling when needed
male youth (Gender characteristic)
Many youth tend to waste this resource (e.g. on social media)
time
91% of female youth and 64% of male youth are doing this?
Enrolled in uni or TAFE
This specific need may be physical, emotional or financial.
Security and safety
Youth in crisis will often need accommodation or housing in an emergency. It's not the rock band they go to but this organisation.
OASIS
This characteristic may mean that some youth find it much easier or much harder to access services from expensive health specialists
SES (socioeconomic status)
Many services seek young workers as they are more approachable. What aspect of service is this?
Staffing
Which organisation or governing body defines youth as being between 15-24 years of age?
UNESCO (United Nations) or the Australian Government Office
The two most vital needs for youth are...?
Education and sense of identity
Kids helpline and Reachout are known to meet this specific need?
Counselling
Online services may be incredibly helpful for youth to access health services when they are impacted by...
location
Beyond Blue and Kids helpline do offer this aspect of their service when counselling
confidentiality