[CORE TWO] YOUTH

Question 1

2 ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH:

Answer 1

‘Job Services’ Australia
and
‘Headspace’ Australia

Question 2

GOVERNMENT POLICIES:

Answer 2

Funding or a strategic plan to try to improve..

‘Gov Youth Policy Framework’ which aims to make it easier for Young People to access Government services and find resources on the concerns and issues.. especially after the 2020 Covid-19 crisis.

Question 3

Prevalence….

Answer 3

20% of Australia’s population is defined as Youth..

4.2 Million people in Australia (population is mostly male)

Question 4

Terminology may include..

Answer 4

POSITIVE:
‘Young adult’ ‘Teen’ ‘Grommet’
NEGATIVE:
‘Twelvie’ ‘Eshay’

Question 5

Diversity!

Answer 5

RESONS FOR YOUTH DIVERSITY: EDUCATION AND AGE
- Youth have higher work force participation
- 92% of youth females are enrolled in tertiary education
-23% Youth are unemployed
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Age diversity, has contrast in data, someone who’s 15 has a very different life to a 24 year old - may live at home still etc.
Education, 15 year old may have a part time job, be in school still a 24 year old could have a career, maybe in a different degree of education etc.

Question 6

REP…

Answer 6

Raising awareness through.. organisations such as Headspace which advocate for Youth mental health, offer support groups and counselling..
Education the community through…News columns, Social media effort and promotion of events each assist the community (despite youths negative portrayal in media) A school newsletter or local paper reporting on Youth great initiatives etc…
Promoting the rights of the group….. Websites and forums online allow Youth to engage in sharing their opinions, help shape government policies. It highlights issues within Youth and promotes the group as a whole.

Question 7

What do ‘Job Services Australia do?’

Answer 7

-under 25
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Question 8

GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIONS FOR YOUTH

Answer 8

Legislation, a law or rule that governs society..

Advocate for Children and Young people act 2014:
Promotes the safety and welfare of young people, gives young people the right to speak about the issues which face young people.
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Anti-Discrimination act 1977,
Peple cant dismiss or discriminate on a basis of Age.

Question 9

what do ‘Headspace Australia’ do?

Answer 9

Headspace Australia is a National Youth Mental Health Foundation which provides early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds.
Headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, work and study support.

Question 10

2 significant needs of Youth

Answer 10

Health—-
Critical for youth and essential to their overall wellbeing due to rapid physical growth and development. Efficient nutrition is essential to grow an develop (Healthy food choices need to be made)