Family Structures
This family structure consists of two parents and their biological or adopted children.
Nuclear family
These support services are provided by family, friends, neighbours, or peers.
Informal support
Protesting
Environment
Lobbying and community petitions
Legislation
Change that can be predicted and prepared for, such as starting high school.
Planned Change
The stage from birth to approximately two years.
infancy
This family structure includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins living together or playing a significant role.
Extended family
These support services are delivered by trained professionals through organisations or government agencies.
Formal support
What is the decision-making process where there are two sides arguing a point and a neutral party that makes the final decision?
Arbitration
An unexpected event like a natural disaster is an example of this type of change.
unplanned change
During this stage, identity formation and increasing independence are major developmental tasks.
Adolescence
A family where one parent is raising one or more children.
single parent family
This type of support service is usually free, flexible, and based on personal relationships.
Informal support
What is the decision making process where a population must vote 'yes' or 'no' to make major changes such as changing the constitution?
Referendum
Change that occurs inside a family unit. Give 2 examples.
Internal change.
Examples: Divorce, Marriage, Birth of a child, Adoption, Death of a loved one, Serious illness or injury.
What needs must be met for people in all stages of life?
SHESEA;
Safety
Health
Education
Social Identity
Employment
Adequate Standard of Living
This type of family is formed when parents with children from previous relationships combine into one household.
blended family
Name one advantage and one disadvantage of formal support services.
advantage: trained, specialised support
Disadvantage: May need to pay
Why is it important to include various people from the community when making decisions?
To get perspectives of a range of people in the community on issues involving the community.
In the Lawson family, the father is the main income provider for the family. The father is in a car accident and sustains an injury that paralyses him and puts him in a wheelchair. What is the nature/type of change and how does this change impact the family?
Impact: family roles will change e.g. mother might have to take up another job, children might need to get a job or look after siblings, family becomes carers or they might needs to hire a carer. They might also rely more on technology to help in their everyday lives.
What role does gender play in the needs of people in all stages of life being met?
Gender roles may influence the skills that children are taught and the opportunities given to them, the jobs that people may be able to get, etc.
De Facto family
A community has experienced severe flooding. Families have lost homes, schools are closed, and local businesses have been damaged. Explain three support services that would help affected families and justify why each is important.
Centrelink, Homeless shelters, family, friends, GoFundMe, Community centre, etc.
Explain how limited resources can influence community decision making.
communities may need to prioritise certain needs, compromise on solutions, or delay projects due to limited funding, time, staff, or facilities.
A community has been ruined by a large bushfire. What is the nature and impact of change for the community.
Nature: External, Unplanned, Temporary.
Impact: environmental damage to wildlife such as plants and animals, cost of living will increase, some people may have lost their homes or work, health issues due to things like smoke, etc.
Name one physical, one social, and one emotional change experienced during adolescence.
Menstruation/puberty, changing peer relationships, developing self-esteem and emotional regulation.