Option - Section 3 Flashcards
What is the legislation for Education?
Education Act 1990 (NSW)
What is Headspace? What services does it provide? What aspect of wellbeing does it provide for?
- National Youth Metal Health Foundation
- Online and phone support, work and study support, early psychosis support
- Emotional and Social
What is the legislation surrounding marriage?
Marriage Act 1961
Describe restrictions under Liquor Act 2007 - (for under 18s):
- A minor can’t obtain, consume or carry liquor away from a licensed premise
- A person must not sell or supply alcohol to a minor in NSW
- Under 18 $ using a fake ID, you cant get; on the spot fine, court fine + 6 extra months on provisional licence
- Fail/refuse to show proof of age - fine
- Only parent/guardian can supply alcohol at home
Describe restrictions under Public Health (Tobacco Act) 2008 - What are fines retailers can get? How are laws monitored?
- It is illegal to sell tobacco/e-cigarettes to minors
- Max penalty for individual seller is $11,000 for first offence and $55,000 for second
- NSW Sales to Minors Program; random visits and prosecutions
What are the requirements to vote?
- Be an Aussie citizen
- British citizen that enrolled before 25th Jan 1984
- 18+
- Have lived at current address for at least one month
What is the legislation surrounding access to tobacco?
Public Health (Tobacco Act) 2008
Who regulates gambling?
Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing NSW
What legislation covers the right to vote?
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918
What is the Graduated License Scheme?
The process that a young person needs to go through to get a full license
Describe the 7 step licensing process:
- DKT
- Learners
- HPT
- Driving Test
- Red Ps
- Green Ps
- Full license
What are the legal requirements of a marriage? What is the legislation?
- Monogamy
- Marriageable Age
- No Prohibited Relationships
- Notice of Intended Marriage
- Valid Ceremony
Marriage Act 1961 (Cth)
What are the exceptions for marriage regarding age?
16 and 17 year olds can get married with a court approval; granted if the marriage meets general requirements and the parties understand and agree to the marriage
What are the workplace protections in regards to minimum wage?
Fair Work Commission Expert Panel reviews minimum wages received y employees $ determine if changes are needed
How do young people benefit with a lower minimum wage?
They have a less competitive job market as they are cheaper to pay, therefore favourable over adults
What is the legislation regarding child protection?
Child and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
What is the legislation regarding school attendance?
Education Act 1990 (NSW)
What are the laws under the Education Act 1990 (NSW) regarding school attendance?
- Aged 6-17 must be in school
- Under 17 school leaver must engage in approved training/employment
- Minimum 85% attendance to complete schooling
What is the legislation regarding access to alcohol?
Liquor Act 2007
What legislation covers the legal age of consent?
Crimes Act 1900
What are the punishments for not voting?
- $55 fine for NSW state votes
- $20 Administrative fine for Federal votes
What is the legal age of consent in NSW?
16
Outline the Affirmative Consent Law:
- Consent is not presumed
- A person must have taken steps by saying or doing something to find out if the other consent
What legislation covers affirmative consent?
Crime Act 1900
When is a marriage invalid?
- Someone is already married
- Prohibited Relationships
- General requirements are met
- No consent
- Under 18 without court order
What does the NSW Youth Framework 2017-2024 support?
- Holistic healthcare of youth
- Targeted health promotions
- Early invention on prevention of harm
- Access to appropriate healthcare and youth-friendly services
- Extra support for youth with chronic illness & disabilities
- Services models for vulnerable youth with higher poor health risk
- Monitoring & improvement of health services for youth
Who is responsible for workplace protection?
Fair Work Commission
What is Reachout? What services do they provide? What aspects of wellbeing do they provide for?
Anonymous and confidential chats for help:
- talk about feelings and get deeper understanding on life
- judgment free support and managing challenges
Emotional and Economic wellbeing:
- being able to talk privately, get support
- free service
What is MoodGYM? What services do they offer? What aspects of wellbeing do they provide for?
- Interactive program to identify if you have mental health problems and teaches skills to cope with negative emotions
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy
- Emotional (mental health)
- Physical (reduces the physical symptoms of depression and anxiety e.g. sleep issues, migraines, nausea…)
Why is experiential rites of passages important for youth?
Help with their transition into adulthood
