Groups In Context
What are the types of disabilities?
PIPS
Physical
Intellectual
Psychological
Sensory
What is the age range of youth?
12-24 yrs
Describe how Youth are diverse. (5 minimum)
Maturity
Gender
Cultural Background
Youth with a disability
Location
Education level
Employment
Health
What does KMET stand for?
Knowledge, Money, Energy, Time
What factors affect access to services?
CAR
1. Characteristics of the individual- (CT FLAGS) Culture, Type of disability, First language spoken, Level of education, Age, Gender, SES.
2. Aspects of the service- (LOCS) Location, Opening Hours, Confidentiality and Staffing
3. Resources- (KMET) Knowledge, Money, Energy and Time.
What is the difference between policies and legislation?
Legislation- Set of rules and laws determined by the government.
Policy- A set of principles of a course of action or proposed. It is adopted by an organisation or an individual in order to achieve rational goals.
State the types of services.
FAT LEECH
Financial, Accomodation and housing, Transport, Legal Aid, Education, Employment, Counselling and Health care.
Describe the two most significant needs for youth.
1. Health- Significant period of physical, social, emotional growth which in tern affects health. Physically, youth need to meet the demands of a developing body and mind through lifestyles choices. High rates of obesity, Due to self discovery and search for identity risk taking behaviours can have consequences that adversely affect their health- physically, socially, emotionally.
2. Education essential as it allows knowledge and skills to be developed in all areas of life. Youth move from dependence to independence and need to develop knowledge on how to live independently- education with directly link them to employment pathways to support their economic wellbeing and allows them to be independent in maintaining adequate standard of living.
Explain how positive and negative terminology used to describe People with a Disability can impact on the wellbeing of people living with a disability.
Positive- person first disability second e.g. "A person who uses a wheelchair", "A person who is visually impaired". Impact- Self identity, not restricted by their disability but seen as a person foremost. The positive terminology is more inclusive which support an individuals emotional and social wellbeing.
Negative- Cripple, disabled person, dumb. Paints the person in a negative light. It creates limits and they may be treated differently by the community. This negatively impacts their social and emotional wellbeing as they feel they do. ot belong, are treated differently, it may limit the friendships they make and inclusions in social activities.
For one service available to Youth within the community, describe the characteristics of Youth that enhance their ability to access the chosen service.
Characteristics of the individual (CT FLAGS)
Youth Off The Streets
Age- Service is accessible to Youth aged 12-25 years and operates under a Children and Youth safety framework. Youth specific services, events and support- Counselling, Education options, youth workers, crisis accomodation.
Culture- All areas of the service are directed by members of the cultural support team. Cultural specific case workers, interpreters, and community based programs. This service is culturally appealing to Youth at risk or in need of support.
Level of education- Current enrolment in education will create a direct ink to this service. Many students can be linked in to Youth of The Streets through their school, tafe, university.
Name two legislation/government policies that create a positive social environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Closing the Gap 2007
Anti-discrimination Act 1977
For one service available in the community for People with a Disability.Describe how available the service is to a person with a disability.
Must include examples of:
aspects of the service (LOCS), eg opening hours, confidentiality, location, staffing
Name an organisation and outline how they advocate for the group.
Homelessness- The Big Issue
Answer must include REP:
Raising awareness within the community
Educating the community
Promoting the rights of the group
For two groups you have studied, compare and contrast their specific needs.
Priorities specific needs for each group SHE SEA, make comparisions throughout.
Safety and Security
Health
Education
Sense of Identity
Employment
Adequate standard of living.
Explain how government policies or legislation work to create a positive social environment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
The racial discrimination act 1977, is an Australian Law that states it is illegal to discriminate towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and other groups of people. Enhancing equal access to employment, education and services. This creates a positive social environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by ensuring their needs of safety and security, employment, education and sense of identity are met, supporting their social, cultural and economic wellbeing.
For one Category B group you have studied, what contributions has the group made towards the community to improve community attitudes towards them.
Example Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People have NAIDOC Week.
The event affirms the cultural identity of the group establishing strong ancestral bonds and learning more about their First Nations cultures and histories, the oldest continuous living cultures on earth. Strengthening emotional and Spiritual wellbeing.
t is strengthening an understanding and connection to culture for all australians and breaking down the social stereotypes and misunderstandings which have been historically detrimental to wellbeing. Socially, Naidoc strengthens the relationship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait People with their local communities- families, schools, councils, business and organisations