CAFS HSC Course - Groups in Context Notes

Groups in Context

Disability

	Notes	Explanation
Exploring people with disabilities within the community
Prevalence of the group within the community	Status of those with disabilities within Australia	6.6% of 15-25 yr olds 18% of 45-54 yr olds 40% of 65-69 yr olds 2009 = over 4 million people with a disability Ageing population
Individual diversity within the group	Physical Intellectual Psychological Sensory PIPS	Physical (e.g. spina bifida, stroke) Intellectual (e.g. Down Syndrome, foetal alcohol syndrome) Psychological (e.g. depression, bipolar) Sensory (e.g. hearing or visually impaired)
Terminology used by the community to describe the group	Positive Negative	Perfect Happy Right “Person living with…” “Person with a disability” “Person using ___” Disabled person Sad Special Courageous Idiots Suffeirng Brave Rejects Broken Wrong Unwanted dumbasses
Issues of concern for people with disabilities within the community
Satisfaction of needs
Specific needs of the group	Adequate standard of living Health Education Employment Safety and security Sense of identity SHE SEA Health Adequate standard of living Safety and security Sense of identity Education Employment	Lower workforce participation rates due to disabilities Varying levels,  health problems Development may not be optimised if not prioritised Help to meet their needs Physical, emotional, financial Refers to a person’s view of who they are
Access to services
Types of services	Financial support Transport Accommodation and housing Health care Counselling Education Employment Legal aid
Factors affecting access to services	Services	Financial support services Transport Accommodation Health care Counselling Education Employment Legal aid
Characteristics of individuals within the group	Characteristics ACTS GLF	Age Gender Level of education Culture First language spoken Type of disability Socioeconomic status
Resources	Time Money Energy Knowledge KEMT	Positives and negatives Help and implications
Aspects of the service	Opening Hours Location Staffing Confidentiality COLS	Example 1: Kurrambee School Example 2: Fernhill School

Homeless

	Notes	Explanation
Exploring people with disabilities within the community
Prevalence of the group within the community	Status of those homeless within Australia	2011 = approx. 105,000 people Over 60% aged under 35 yrs Between 60% and 70% had long-term homelessness 56% males Half of those seeking accommodation are turned away
Individual diversity within the group	Age Cultural background Socioeconomic level Health status Individual or family Education Employment Faith / beliefs AC SHIEEF	Homeless people come from all walks of life Individual or a family Vulnerability Difficulties that make them different from other groups of people in the community Often excluded from participating in activities with other members of the community Poorer health, and higher rates of substance abuse and mental illness than the general population
Terminology used by the community to describe the group	Positive Negative	Strong Less fortunate Lazy Hobo Addict Junkies Burden on society Alcoholics Dirty Begger Bum
Issues of concern for people with disabilities within the community
Satisfaction of needs
Specific needs of the group	Adequate standard of living Health Education Employment Safety and security Sense of identity SHE SEA Adequate standard of living Safety and security Employment Health Sense of identity Education	Vulnerability Unemployment Lack of security Lack of housing Lack of permanent residency Lack of education Food, water, clothing, shelter Survival Key priorities = gain an income Access to healthcare services Maintenance of sanity Potential of overcoming the adversities of homelessness
Access to services
Types of services	Financial support Transport Accommodation and housing Health care Counselling Education Employment Legal aid
Factors affecting access to services	Services	Financial support services Transport Accommodation Health care Counselling Education Employment Legal aid
Characteristics of individuals within the group	Characteristics ACTS GLF	Age Gender Level of education Culture First language spoken Type of disability Socioeconomic status
Resources	Time Money Energy Knowledge KEMT	Positives and negatives Help and implications
Aspects of the service	Opening Hours Location Staffing Confidentiality COLS	Example 1: Vinnie’s Van Example 2: Matthew Talbot Hostel

GLBTI

	Notes	Explanation
Exploring GLBTI communities within the community
Prevalence of the group within the community	Status of those in GLBTI communities within Australia	0.7% of couples were same-sex (2011) 96% of same-sex couples were described as de facto (2011) ‘Up to 9% of secondary school students are not attracted exclusively to people of the opposite sex.’ (2003) 12% of same-sex couples had children (2011) Of all dependent children in families, only 0.1% were from same-sex couples (2011) More male than female couples have consistently been reported More female than male same-sex couples had children (2011)
Individual diversity within the group	Age Race Religion Socio-economic Status Gender RRAGS	Gender: our internal sense of gender and how we express or present ourselves to the world; can be represented on a continuum Sexuality: Includes both sexual attraction and sexual orientation, and can be represented on a continuum Gender diverse: Individuals whose gender expression is not stereotypical. It is also referred to as gender variant, gender atypical, genderfluid, gender questioning and genderqueer.
Terminology used by the community to describe the group	Positive Negative	Gay Lesbian GLBTI Same-sex attracted Homosexual Dyke Faggot Snowflake Using ‘dead-name’ Using the wrong gender
Issues of concern for GLBTI communities within the community
Satisfaction of needs
Specific needs of the group	Adequate standard of living Health Education Employment Safety and security Sense of identity SHE SEA Sense of identity Safety and security Adequate standard of living Health Education Employment	Sense of identity - May not know who they are, and are not always accepted by family, friends, and/or society - May be pressured into ‘coming out’, and may not feel safe as a result of this - This could lead to mental health problems, and may cause great distress for those in the community Safety and security - Many are vilified against due to their gender and sexual orientation - May be at risk of harm, violence, and/or prejudice due to this - They could be harmed or discriminated against due to their orientation, and may be unsafe and unprotected
Access to services
Types of services	Counselling Transport Accommodation Health Care Financial Support Education Employment Legal aid	Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW (GLCS) GLBTI Tourism Gay Share AFAO FLAGS GALE Accenture LGBTI Legal Service
Factors affecting access to services	Services	Financial support services Transport Accommodation Health care Counselling Education Employment Legal aid
Characteristics of individuals within the group	Characteristics ACTS GLF	Age Gender Level of education Culture First language spoken Type of disability Socioeconomic status
Resources	Time Money Energy Knowledge KEMT	Positives and negatives Help and implications
Aspects of the service	Opening Hours Location Staffing Confidentiality COLS	Example 1: BeyondBlue Example 2: Headspace
Creating positive social environments
Addressing the groups’ issues of concern
Government policy and legislation	Workplace employee benefits as government policy Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2007 Same-Sex Relationships Act 2008 Surrogacy Act 2010 Relationships Register Act 2010 Adoption Amendment (Same-Sex Couples) 2010 Sex Discrimination Amendment Act 2013 Marriage law amendment proposed to sanction same-sex couples to legally marry	Examining government policy and legislation Determine its role in ensuring equity for the group
Organisations within the community that support the group	Minus18 Beyondblue	How available is it to the GLBTI community? Explain how the organisation / community service group supports GLBTI. Identify SHE SEA needs that they meet and explain HOW they meet the needs. Does this service not meet any SHE SEA needs?
Equity issues	Harassment and violence stemming from homophobia Privacy and confidentiality Discrimination Access to some services Health issues Legal right to marry	Investigating current inequality issues faced by the group Propose strategies to address the issues
Positive influences on community attitudes
Contributions the group makes within the community	Specific examples Assess the impact on the wellbeing of the group E.g. Wear it Purple Day E.g. the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (tourist income)	The promotion of human rights and greater acceptance of individual differences A willingness to challenge conservative opinions and attitudes towards sexuality Advocating for safe-sex practices A contribution to the arts community
Advocacy (speaking up for the group’s needs and concerns)	Exactly as it says tbh
Raising awareness within the community	Raise GLBTI visibility and raise awareness of issues and injustices Mobilise the GLBTI population to increase the GLbti community’s voice Bring legitimacy to the fight for human rights Build support from the general population	Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Educating the community	Providing education across the whole community is beneficial to human rights in general but is also targeted at enhancing the wellbeing of GLBTI communities, their families, friends, and work colleagues The reduction of anti-gay prejudices will lead to zero tolerance of GLBTI harassment, discrimination, and physical violence	The Australian Federal Police
Promoting the rights of the group	The law has the potential to guarantee human rights and should allow everyone to respect others and to be respected There are no separate rights specific to GLBTI individuals, but there is a human right for all members of this group to experience their rights without discrimination	The United Nations Human Rights Committee

Youth

	Notes	Explanation
Exploring youth within the community
Prevalence of the group within the community	Status of those with disabilities within Australia	Account for almost 20% of Australia’s total population Equates to over 4.2 million persons Males are 51.3% and females are 48.7% of the total group It is expected that youth will account for less than 18% of the population by 2020
Individual diversity within the group	Aged between 10-24 Within the years of adolescent growth In the years of adolescent growth	Indigenous youth account for 3.6% of all 15-19 year olds, and 2.8% of all young people aged 20-24 years ⅕ of Australian young people were born overseas - mostly in Asia ⅕ of Australian youth speak a language other than English at home 1/100 young people are homeless 11% of females and 12% of males are unemployed 67% of females and 70% of males are actively engaged in the labour force
Terminology used by the community to describe the group	Positive Negative	Youth Young people Young adults Children Immature Idiots
Issues of concern for people with disabilities within the community
Satisfaction of needs
Specific needs of the group	Adequate standard of living Health Education Employment Safety and security Sense of identity SHE SEA Adequate standard of living Sense of identity Safety and security Education Health Employment	1. Adequate standard of living Is mostly provided by parents Homeless youth greatly struggle to meet this need One’s social context greatly determines the trends which occur within their life Eating disorders Cost of living may be difficult to manage, especially for those who are independent Difficulties in entering the housing market 2. Sense of identity Gives them a sense of purpose & direction Need to feel valued Depression and other mental health issues may emerge
Access to services
Types of services	Counselling Transport Accommodation Health care Financial support Education Employment Legal aid	Headspace Yaxi The Burdekin Association SWSLHD Youth Health Services FinAid! Youth Connect Youth Employment Partnership Legal Aid
Factors affecting access to services	Services	Financial support services Transport Accommodation Health care Counselling Education Employment Legal aid
Characteristics of individuals within the group	Characteristics ACTS GLF	Age Gender Level of education Culture First language spoken Type of disability Socioeconomic status
Resources	Time Money Energy Knowledge KEMT	Positives and negatives Help and implications
Aspects of the service	Opening Hours Location Staffing Confidentiality COLS	Example 1: Headspace Example 2: Kids Helpline
Creating positive social environments
Addressing the groups’ issues of concern
Government policy and legislation	The Education Amendment Bill 2009 Marriage Act 1961 Concession cards Youth Allowance / Abstudy Digital Education Revolution Distance education	Examining government policy and legislation Determine its role in ensuring equity for the group
Organisations within the community that support the group	Headspace Kids Helpline	How available is it to the youth community? Explain how the organisation / community service group supports youth. Identify SHE SEA needs that they meet and explain HOW they meet the needs. Does this service not meet any SHE SEA needs?
Equity issues	Socioeconomic inequity Social inequity Political inequity Geographical inequity Educational inequity Disadvantaged & rural youth Discrimination = racial, age, sexual,  gender issues Unequal access to resources and services	Investigating current inequality issues faced by the group Propose strategies to address the issues
Positive influences on community attitudes
Contributions the group makes within the community	Specific examples Assess the impact on the wellbeing of the group E.g. as scouts, guides and youth group leaders E.g. participating in the Salvation Army Doorknock appeal, selling badges, giving blood on a regular basis E.g. Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Services, St John Ambulance and Surf Life Saving	Role models, volunteers, fundraising, loving family members
Advocacy (speaking up for the group’s needs and concerns)	Exactly as it says tbh	There are many groups and organisations with the mission to advocate for youth and their needs. Such organisations may be government based, private or voluntary.
Raising awareness within the community	Organisations such as headspace organise community awareness programs and activities for young people, their friends, families, and the broader community Schools work towards promoting initiatives for and by youth Youth achievements are recognised in order for spirit and wellbeing to be positively enhanced	Headspace ‘Raise Your Cards’ initiative
Educating the community	Profiling the collective and individual achievements of youth serve to generate heightened understanding within communities News columns in local media, the promotion of activities and school/youth events each assist to educate the community Local TV news crews visit schools and take the work, lives and aspirations of youth into lounge rooms each day	UN Youth Australia
Promoting the rights of the group	The Australian Youth Forum engages young people aged 15-24 years to share their opinions to help shape government policy and decisions that affect young people now and in the future The Office of the Children’s Guardian is an agency which assists organisations to develop policies and procedures to keep children and adolescents safe Mission Australia offers a number of services within the community and includes programs that specifically help youth	The Australian Youth Forum

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