Australian Identity and Values

Media

1

What is an example of Media

Social Media e.g. Facebook etc.

TV Shows.

News Shows. 

Newspapers. 

Websites.

2

Does Media have to be digital?

No.

3

Define the term Media. 

Key terms: Information, Mass Communication.

4

Define the term Bias.

Bias is a prejudice or assumption for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.

5

Why is it important Media respects/reflects Australian values?

-Reflecting community values/expectations.

-Respecting community.

-Help reinforce/expand/foster those 

Identity

1

What is a citizen?

A full citizen is a member of a country, in this case, Australia.

2

How does one become a citizen?

By Birthright OR by Immigration and completing a process.

3

As an Australian Citizen, what are your rights and responsibilites? 

Voting, Jury Duty, Right to a Fair Trial, Freedom of Expression etc.

4

What is an 'active citizen'?

An active citizen is someone who participates in the community.

5

Why is volunteering important?

Volunteering is an important part of Australia, letting people participate as citizens and helping each other.

Values

1

Name one School Value?

Respect, Determination, Excellence. 

2

Name one Australian Value

Freedom, Equality, Fair Go, Compassion (Mateship), Integrity (Rule of Law), etc. 

3

Name and Describe one Australian Value

Freedom, Diversity, Equality, Fair Go, Mateship, etc.

4

Define the term 'Values'.

The principles that help you to decide what is right and wrong, and how to act in various situations.

5

What is an example of a School value that might also be an Australian Value

Respect.

Definitions

1

Freedom

Being able to do and live as you desire, within the confines of fair and democratically made laws.

2

Diversity

Different perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, beliefs.

3

Democracy

Literally “Ruled by the People”. A system of government where all citizens select their leaders.

4

Secularism

Literally “No God”. It means no Religion is official (treated as the main religion) in Australia.

5

Multi-culturalism

Acceptance of people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Additional

1

Name 1 Australian Icon

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2

What is the capital of Australia?

Canberra. 

3

What is the name of the place where laws are made?

Parliament

4

What are the names of the six Australian states?

Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania

5

Who is Australia's Head of State?

Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.