Groups in Context (Youth)

Question 1

Prevalence of youth within the community

Answer 1

almost 20 per cent of Australia’s total population, with males comprising 51.3 percent and females 48.7 per cent of the total group. This equates to over 4.2 million persons.

Question 2

Terminology used by the community todescribe Youth

Answer 2

Positive youth terminology
Kid, Youngster, Young lady, Honey, Sweetie
Negative youth terminology
Thugs, Twelvie, Kid, Druggies, Hobo, Homo, Gay, Loser, Idiot, Grommets

Question 3

Access to Services

Answer 3

(FATLEECH)
Financial
Accommodation
Transport
Legal aid
Education
Employment
Counselling
Healthcare

Question 4

Factors affecting access to services

Answer 4

(All Girls Like Chanel To Smell Fabulous)
Age
Gender
Level of Education
Culture
Type of Disability
Socioeconomic Status
First Language Spoken

Question 5

resources

Answer 5

(KMET)(Like Kmart)
Knowledge
Money
Energy
Time

Question 6

Aspects of the service

Answer 6

(COLS) like Coles
Confidentiality(C)
Opening Hours(O)
Location(L)
Staffing(S)

Question 7

Creating positive social environments

Answer 7

Addressing the groups’ issues of concern& Government policy and legislation
e.g.
Education Amendment Bill 2009 & Concession cards

Question 8

advocacy

Answer 8

(REP)
Raising awareness within thecommunity
Educating the community
Promoting the rights of the group