Groups in Context Syllabus Flashcards
1
Q
Areas of focus
A
- homeless
- youth
- aged
- disability
2
Q
Exploring groups within community
A
- prevalence
- individual diversity
- terminology used by community to describe group
3
Q
Issues of concern for groups within community
A
- satisfaction of needs
- access to services
- factors affecting access to services
4
Q
(Issues of concern) Satisfaction of needs (SHESEA)
A
- sense of identity
- health
- education
- safety and security
- employment
- adequate standard of living (food,
clothing, shelter)
5
Q
(Issues of concern) Access to services
A
- types of services eg. transport, legal, education
6
Q
(Issues of concern) Factors affecting access to services
A
- characteristics of individuals within the group eg. age
- resources eg. money
- aspects of the service eg. opening hours
7
Q
Creating positive social environments
A
- addressing the groups’ issues of concern
- positive influences on community attitudes
8
Q
(Pos env) Addressing the groups’ issues of concern
A
- government policy and legislation
- organisations within the community
that support the group - equity issues
9
Q
(Pos env) Positive influences on community attitudes
A
- contributions the group makes within
the community
10
Q
(Pos env) Advocacy
A
- raising awareness within the
community - educating the community
- promoting the rights of the group
