Groups In Context (People with Disabilities, Youth, GLBTI, Homeless)

Question 1

Exploring The Four Specific Groups Within The Community

Answer 1

-prevalence of each group within the community
-individual diversity within each group
-terminology used by the community to describe the group

Question 2

Issues Of Concern For The Four Specific Groups Within The Community

Satisfaction Of Needs

Answer 2

-specific needs of each group; safety and security, health, education, sense of identity, employment, adequate standard of living (food, clothing, shelter)

Question 3

Issues Of Concern For The Four Specific Groups Within The Community

Satisfaction Of Needs

Answer 3

-specific needs of each group; safety and security, health, education, sense of identity, employment, adequate standard of living (food, clothing, shelter)

Question 4

Issues Of Concern For The Four Specific Groups Within The Community

Satisfaction Of Needs

Answer 4

-specific needs of each group; safety and security, health, education, sense of identity, employment, adequate standard of living (food, clothing, shelter)

Question 4

Issues Of Concern For The Four Specific
Groups Within The Community

Access To Services

Answer 4

-types of services, eg financial support, accommodation and housing, transport, legal aid, education, employment, counselling, health care (FATLEECH)
-factors affecting access to services;
characteristics of individuals within the group, eg age, gender, type of disability, culture, socioeconomic status, first language spoken, level of education. (All Good Dogs Can Sit Like Ellie)
aspects of the service, eg locations, opening hours, confidentiality, staffing (LOCS)
resources, eg knowledge, energy, money, time (KEMPT)

CAR

Question 5

Creating Positive Social Environments (GLBTI & Homeless ONLY)

Addressing The Groups’ Issues of Concern

Answer 5

-government policy and legislation
-organisations within the community that support the group
-equity issues

Question 6

Creating Positive Social Environments (GLBTI & Homeless ONLY)

Addressing The Groups’ Issues of Concern

Answer 6

-government policy and legislation
-organisations within the community that support the group
-equity issues

Question 6

Creating Positive Social Environments (GLBTI & Homeless ONLY)

Positive Influences On The Community Attitudes

Answer 6

-contributions the group makes within the community
-advocacy (speaking up for the group’s needs and concerns); raising awareness within the community, educating the community, promoting the rights of the group (REP)