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CAFS HSC Enrichment Day 2011 Groups in Context The Aged Identifying Groups •11, 9, 7 • 11 Groups • 9 Needs of Specific Groups • SHE HAS Soup Each Friday • 7 Factors Affecting Access to Resources • Every Ethnic Girl Should Locate A Dog The Aged Researching Community Groups Areas of Study “Learn About” •Legal and Social Definitions •Identifying Characteristics •Specific Needs •Government Policies and Regulations “Learn To” •Think critically about equity issues faced by groups and formulate management strategies to address them The Aged Contribute _____________ ______________ to society More susceptible to ___________________ Tend to require/ use more public services_____________________________ Targets for _____________ Rely on government benefits, _________________ and savings Question One • Outline TWO government policies that aim to address the health inequities faced by ONE group you have studied. (6 marks) Government Policies • Includes: relevant government policies and regulations • Laws passed in parliament • Policies that regulate, protect and promote equity in the wider society and have the greatest impact on a group. • Policies which may legislate access or prevent access to specific resources for this group Equity / Inequity All of the 11 groups experience inequity in many areas of their lives and this contributes to their disadvantage and marginalization and perpetuates the cycle for family members. Examples of Equity Issues • Health • Societal attitudes • Finances • Education • Location (for Rural Aged) Government Policies • National Falls Prevention Policy • Free annual health assessment for aged over 75 years • Free annual flu injection Question Two • For ONE group you have studied, describe the equity issues faced and propose management strategies to address these issues. (8 marks) • Learn to -Think critically about equity issues faced by groups and formulate management strategies to address them. • More simply – what are the issues and how can they be addressed? Management Strategies EQUITY ISSUE EXISTING HEALTH •Free GP visit annually •Free influenza shot FINANCES •Increase Age Pension with CPI •Concessions with HCC, utilities, transport, Seniors plan Card or action to achieve a goal. A This may beAustralian a pre-existing solution or a SOCIETAL •Senior of the Year ATTITUDES •International Year of the Older Person new idea which could solve the problem. EDUCATION •U3A •http://www.necseniors.net.au/ LOCATION •Rural Health services •Information on http://www.seniors.gov.au/internet/seniors/publis hing.nsf/Content/Health+services+for+rural+and +regional+areas In Conclusion • Use past papers and practice writing answers. • Know syllabus terms and use course terminology. Try to relate appropriate syllabus components that are being examined. • Know BOS verbs and related scaffolds. • Plan your time and your answer. • Provide several examples to support your points • If possible, show critical thinking by looking at a variety of opinions on an issue. • Happy studying! Any Questions?