GROUPS IN CONTEXT THE YOUTH Flashcards
WHAT ARE THE YOUTH
Group of individuals who are between 14-24 years old the youth count as 20 percent of Australia’s population
NEGATIVE TERMINOLOGY FOR THE YOUTH LIST
- Thugs
- Twelvie
- Kid
- Druggies
- Hobo
- Homo
- Gay
POSITIVE TERMINOLOGY FOR THE YOUTH LIST
Kid
- Youngster
- Young lady
- Honey
Discuss the impact you think terminology has on the youth.
Positive -
- Positive terminology (such as ‘young lady’) can allow youth
individuals to be raise their self-esteem or level of recognition, as they are receiving positive encouragement in regards to either their behaviour allows the individuals included in this group to feel more accepted
POSITIVE TERMINOLOGY IMPACT
Positive terminology allows young people to feel like they have something to live up to, such as if a young girl is referred to as ‘young lady’ they may feel as though they need to live up to the term and encourage themselves to behave well
Discuss the impact you think terminology has on the youth. Negative
Using terms like those can make young people act worse by ‘living down’ to the terms given to them, though they could be capable of doing much better with their life
NEEDS FOR THE YOUTH
Sense of identity
A young person’s sense of identity can be affected by their involvement in school activities, any employment involved in and their academic/sporting ability. However when a young individual leaves school, it provides them with the opportunity to reshape their identity a
NEEDS FOR THE YOUTH HEATH
Health
As mentioned, full health cannot be achieved without first feeling safe and secure. Once this is achieved, employment is unattainable if the individual is not at full health to complete the tasks set to them
EMPLOYMENT
While for many young people, employment is an essential part of ensuring an adequate standard of living for themselves as their family is unable to fully provide for them, this can be remedied through familial informal or government formal assistance, e.g. Centrelink supplements
SAFTEY SERUITY
While the individual may be in adequate housing, safety and security, particularly mental safety and security, is essential if the individual is going to be able to sustain peak health conditions as, without feeling safe and/or secure, the individual’s anxiety
EDUCATION
Education is critically important for employment.
Experiences in education can greatly contribute to a young individual’s self-esteem and sense of identity, however, some may have problems at school and develop a negative outlook of themselves
ADEQUATE STANDARD OF LIVING
Young individuals who are not time-efficient may make poor food choices as a result of convenience; even though there are dietary guidelines that have been developed for adolescents and youth some may develop eating disorders, which can negatively impact on their own ability to meet this particular need.
ACESS TO SERVICE FOR THE YOUTH
Finically
By Centrelink providing youth allowance for individuals that are eligible and who study or train
ACESS SERVICE FOR YOUTH
ACCOMINDATION
Nepean Youth Accommodation Service
This service provides semi-supported living, particularly for young males and young families or pregnant familie
ACESS TO SERVICE transport
Public Transport
By public transportation providing free or concession discounts for youth, it has a positive impact on the individual’s economic wellbeing to transport easily
ACESS TO SERVICE
HEALTH
Medicare
By Medicare providing financial help for people age 16-24 who are currently studying full-time , apprenticeship, traineeship, looking for work or sick, this can have a positive impact on the individual’s physical
ACESS TO SERVICE
EDUCATION
Public School System
The public schooling system is a service provided by the Australian Government that ensures all children receive an education,
ACESS TO SERVICE
EMPLOYMENT
Mission Australia
By Young Mission Australia providing guidances and advice in regards to employment as they have the potential to change youth lives and can make the difference to an individual’s
ACESS TO SERVICE
LEGAL AID
Youth Hotline
The Youth Hotline provides legal advice and information to young people under 18, and operates 9am to midnight weekdays, with a 24-hour service
ACESS TO SERVICE
CONSELLING
Youth Focus
This service offers counselling, particularly for depressed youth, which positively impacts upon the youth’s emotional wellbeing as they are able to overcome and fight their depression,
FACTORS AFFECTING ACESS TO SERVICE
CULTURE
Culture and first language spoken
- Cultural background may also be an issue in relation to accessing services, especially if language is a barrier to effective communication.
FACTORS AFFECTING ACESS TO SERVICE
AGE
Age
- For many youth, age may prevent them from having knowledge of the services available to them.
- While discrimination laws clearly state that individuals shall not be discriminated against on the basis of ag
FACTORS AFFECTING ACESS TO SERVICE
Level of education
Level of education
- In many cases, level of education is directly correlated with a youth’s ability to obtain
FACTORS AFFECTING ACESS TO SERVICE
First spoken language
Culture and first language spoken
- Cultural background may also be an issue in relation to accessing services, especially if language is a barrier to effective communication
socioeconomic status
- A lower socioeconomic status may also lower a youth’s self-esteem to the point that they are too embarrassed to seek help, and they sink further into depression.
TYPE OF DISABILITY
Taunting language and negative body language, coupled with a lack of appropriate disabled services and facilities, may make access even more difficul
