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SYLLABUS 2 CAFS Flashcards

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What is the core?

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Groups in Context

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Category A groups

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  • people wth disabilities
  • youth
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Category B groups

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  • aged
  • homeless
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Define people with disabilities

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An individual with a physical or mental condition which limits their movements, activities and/or abilities

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How do people have disabilities?

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  • some people are born with it (down syndrome)
  • some people are diagnosed with an unknown disability later on in life (dyslexia)
  • some people gain disabilities later on in life (physical disabilities)
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how many people in Australia live with an ongoing disability

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around 4 million

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What does PIPS stand for?

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  • Physical e.g. stroke
  • Intellectual e.g. down syndrome
  • Psychological e.g. depression
  • Sensory e.g. visually impaired
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define youth

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Some between the ages of 15-24 years old

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characteristics of youth

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  • Period of life between childhood and adulthood
  • Work part time
  • Period of change
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youth face a wide range of challenges including

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mental health issues, substance abuse, and social
isolation.

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define aged

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Anybody over the age of 65 is considered a senior citizen

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generalisations of the aged

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  • pension
  • Retired
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characteristics of the aged

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  • deteriorating health
  • Live in aged care
  • Retired
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seniors are entitled to

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senior citizen discounts

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define homelessness

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an individual who has left home and typically lives on the streets

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16
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being homeless is not being

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houseless - there can be shelter - not permeant

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three types of homelessness

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primary - living on the street
secondary - living in refuges
tertiary - living in inadequate housing

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homelessness can be caused by

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  • poverty - unable to afford housing
  • family breakdown makes home unsafe e.g. domestic violence
  • drug abuse and mental illness are common
  • mental and physical health
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A person is homeless if

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he/she has inadequate access to safe and secure housing.

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Australian Bureau of Statistics organises homelessness into six operational groups:

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o Persons living in improvised dwellings, tents, or sleeping out.
o Persons in supported accommodation for the homeless.
o Persons staying temporarily with other households.
o Persons living in boarding houses.
o Persons in other temporary lodging.
o Persons living in ‘severely’ crowded dwellings.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may feel

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feel ‘spiritual homelessness’. Described as separation
from traditional land, family and kinship groups.

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Key Focus 1:

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Specific groups within the community

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Key Focus 2:

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Exploring the four specific groups within the community

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Module Focus 1 (PIT)

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  • prevalence within the community
  • terminology used by the community
  • individual diversity
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Key Focus 3:

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Issues of concern for the four specific groups within the community

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Module Focus 2:

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Satisfaction of needs

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Module Focus 3:

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Access to services

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Key Focus 4:

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Creating positive social environments

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Module Focus 4:

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Addressing the group’s issues of concern

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Module 5:

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Positive influences on community attitudes

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you are more likely to have a disability the …

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older you are

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Disability: According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there are over

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4 million people living with a disability, making up around 18% of the population

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Disabilities can be

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be physical, intellectual, psychological, sensory or a combination of these. (PIPS)

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Of those with a disability, approximately

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approximately 2 million have a severe or profound core activity limitation.

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The prevalence of disability increases with

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age, with 1 in 8 people aged 65 and over having a severe or
profound disability

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36
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The most common types of disability in Australia are

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physical disabilities, followed by sensory and
intellectual disabilities.

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Youth: Due to ageing population and falling birth rates it is anticipated that the

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proportion of youth in Australia will continue to decrease.

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38
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Around what percentage of Australians are youth?

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20%

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39
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20% of youth is equivalent to

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4.2 million

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40
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Percentage of homeless youth

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1%

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41
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Youth experiences a higher rate of

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Mental illness than any group in society

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42
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Aged: Australia has an

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Ageing population

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Australia has an ageing population due to the

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Baby boom post WWII

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44
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In 2014, what was the percentage of the population over 65

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15%

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45
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Aged: Life expectancy is

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increasing

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46
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Aged: There are less kids are being

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being born, which is going to place a massive financial strain on our economy as the number of people in the workforce is substantially less.

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The aged population is a

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burden on society as they utilise the greatest amount of health services which places considerable pressure on our healthcare system.

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what percentage of the population is homeless?

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0.5% (ABS)

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homeless: NSW has the

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highest number of homeless people and has gone up 20% since 2006

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Homeless: Unknown how many people are

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homeless as this is not a characteristic included in the national census.

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homeless : A higher number of

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of males are homeless.

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Females who were homeless reported a higher incidence of

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domestic family violence.

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53
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It is estimated that a

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a quarter of the homeless population are believed to be 18 years old or younger

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54
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Some factors that can lead to homelessness include.

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o Economic disadvantage.
o Unemployment.
o Mental health problems.
o Addiction to drugs, alcohol or gambling.

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55
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terminology has …

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changed a lot over the years

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Positive terminology can

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  • contribute to positive self esteem
  • Empowers to achieve
  • Feel accepted in the community
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Negative terminology can

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  • be bad for mental health
  • Create a negative self perception
  • cause marginalisation
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Attitudes towards people with disabilities have

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have improved. Increased awareness of needs of people with disabilities.

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People with Disability Australia (2014) states that

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that language shapes the way we view the world and
that our words influence community attitudes positively or negatively.

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Disability: Derogatory and insensitive terms such as

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terms (retard / spastic) or (suffering from, afflicted by, or victim of) adversely impact on a person’s wellbeing and reinforce negative stereotypes.

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people with disabilities are …

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particularly vulnerable to negative terminology

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derogatory words can have …

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serious social repercussions

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derogatory words impacts …

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self-esteem

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derogatory words can …

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isolate a individual from the rest of the community

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Disability: the term idiot used to refer to …

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an individual with an IQ less than 30, this term would now be offensive to an individual with a disability as they cannot help this

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Disability: Terminology: in recent years …

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society has become a lot better in the way in which they discuss these individuals, focusing on ability rather than disability, treating them as equals

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Disability: Terminology: there has been a shift to more

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positive terminology to prevent marginalisation of people with disabilities

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Disability: Positive terminology

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  • People with a disability (reflects the importance of person before their disability)
  • Learning disability, physical disability (words that relate to the actual disability)
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Disability: Negative Terminology

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  • Disabled person (implies that their disability is their only quality)
  • Retard, handicapped, spastic (often used as slurs and can be derogatory)
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There are a number of terms used to describe youths in Australia including:

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o Young people
o Teenagers, teens
o Adolescents
o Millennials
o Gen Y and Z

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Positive terminology

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Reinforces good behaviour

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Youth: Negative terminology

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Is usually perpetrated by youth towards one another through bullying
e.g. Immature, delinquents, entitled, lazy, disrespectful, rebellious, irresponsible.

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Rebellious, Irresponsible Youth use extensive vocabulary to define other youth. E.g.

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eshay, indies , emos and lads. Often vary in regions.

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Aged: it is traditional to

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Respect your elders

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Aged: Calling someone an

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Elder is positive as it is considered wise in cultural respect

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Aged: Terminology includes

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  • elder
  • Senior
  • Codger
  • Fogey
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Aged: codger and fogy is

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No longer acceptable

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Aged: Society does not want to

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Look like they’ve aged and will not accept to look their age

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Aged: positive terminology

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Wise, Knowledgeable, Experienced, Active,
Mature

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Aged: negative terminology

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Delicate, Frail, Senile, Conservative/Traditional,
a burden, Senile

81
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Homeless are faced with

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social exclusion

82
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the homeless are

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ignored by society

83
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Homeless: negative terminology

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  • tramp
  • vagrant
  • beggar
  • squatter
  • destitute
    this does not show the common humanity of the homeless
84
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homeless: negative perception includes

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  • mentally ill
  • begging
  • scruffy
  • unemployed
    a lot of homeless people do not fit these boundaries
85
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homeless people can be

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  • resourceful
  • strong
  • self-reliant
  • resilient
86
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Homeless: Australians have a negative

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stereotypical view of homelessness.

87
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Many would describe a homeless person as:

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o A single male
o Sleeps on the street.
o Suffers from mental illness.
o Dependent on drugs or alcohol
o Unwashed.

88
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Homeless: group is seen as

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unfortunate, the latter as a burden to society.

89
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The disability community in Australia is incredibly

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incredibly diverse, encompassing a broad range of disabilities, including physical, intellectual, psychological, sensory or a combination of these. (PIPS)

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Disabilities can affect individuals at any

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age, from children to the elderly.

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Disabilities can also vary greatly in severity, with some individuals experiencing

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mild impairments and others experiencing significant disabilities that impact their ability to perform daily tasks.

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There is also diversity within the disability community in terms of

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culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality,
and socio-economic status.

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each individual disability is ….

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different

94
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each individual experience of a disability is …

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different

95
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disabilities have to be …

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treated differently
e.g. a fully blind individual may require a guide dog while a partially blind individual may just need a walking stick

96
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different types of disabilities include

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  • physical
  • intellectual
  • sensory
  • psychological
97
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Disability: some people will require

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fulltime assistance, while others may only require part-time support or can support themselves

98
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a person with cerebral palsy has a disability that

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varies greatly from a person with hearing impairment, however they share the common characteristic of having some form of disability

99
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people with disabilities can

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come from all ages, genders, cultures, and backgrounds

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Disability: 2 in 5 people with a disability are

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65+

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some people have disabilities from when they are

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born or they could arise later in life as a resut of an accident or trauma

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Youth: Individuals in this group are attending

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school, TAFE, university, undertaking other training, or beginning a career through and entry level job.

103
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Some youth have had their own

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children and are involved in family life.

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1 in 5 Australian young people were born

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overseas with the same statistic speaking a language other than English at home.

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Just because the youth community is between the ages 15-24, this does not mean that the group

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lacks age diversity

106
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a person who is 15 and a person who is 24 are

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at quite different stages of their life

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youth obviously also come from various

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backgrounds and socioeconomic status, and vary in terms of their participation in education or the workplace

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Aged: the difference between a

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65 year old and an 95 year old determines the characteristics of the individual

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Aged: Diversity can depend on

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  • age (massive difference between health status of a 65 and a 95 year old senior citizen)
  • Health
  • Gender (females live longer than males)
  • Social position
  • socioeconomic status (high proportion of retirees rely on government assistance)
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Aged: There is a lot of diversity

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In the appearance and capabilities in the aged community

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Aged person’s health is

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poorer than the rest of population.

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Homeless people come from all

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walks of life

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Homesless: Vary in

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age, cultural background, socioeconomic level and health status.

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May experience homelessness as an

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individual or family

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Homeless: Often excluded from participating in

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community activities.

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Homeless: Lack of employment or education can impact on an individual’s

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health and wellbeing, in turn
impacting other areas of life.

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Homeless: Often have poorer

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poorer health, higher rates of substance abuse + mental illness.

118
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Homeless: More likely to experience

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violence and to be imprisoned. Often leads to repeating family patterns of disadvantage and exclusion.

119
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what does SHESEA stand for

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  • safety and security
    • health
    • education
    • sense of identity
    • employment
    • adequate standard of living (food,
      clothing, shelter)
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What is the most important need in SHESEA?

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Ultimately, the prioritisation of the needs for each group is up to you, as long as you can justify it. One thing I’d recommend noting is that adequate standard of living is usually the number one priority need for most groups, as it encompasses some of the physiological needs like shelter and food, which are essentials for survival.

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Health: people with disabilities experience…

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varying health issues

122
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Health: Disability: They may be less able to …

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exercise and may experience further deterioration of condition if their health is not prioritised

123
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Health: people with disabilities inherently possess…

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health issues

124
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Health: Physical disabilities often …

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make people weaker and more susceptible to illness

125
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Health: Some people with disabilities experience further

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deterioration in their condition as part of the ageing process.
o E.g. motor neurone disease (the nerve cells controlling the muscles that allow us to move, speak, breathe and swallow, degenerate and die)

126
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People with disabilities may suffer from mental health issues, such as

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depression; important to recognise and treat appropriately.

127
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Health: Mental disabilities include and can contribute to …

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mental health issues such as depression

128
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What percentage of people with disabilities say that their health is poor?

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46% (2007 My Gov survey)

129
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what is a major health issue for people with a disability?

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obesity as 69% of people with a disability is overweight

130
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Health: Having a disability makes it …

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more difficult to remain healthy

131
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Health: People with disabilities need access to …

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support services for assistance, getting around, physical therapy, and group sessions

132
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What is the issue, health-related, to people with a disability

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disabilities cause health problems

133
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What is the need, health-related, for people with a disability?

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access to free healthcare and medical support

134
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Sense of Identity is a person’s

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view of who they are.

135
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Sense of identity comes from

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involvement in work, family life and activities.

136
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sense of identity: People with a disability has a difficulty in establishing

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a renewed sense of identity in adulthood

137
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sense of identity: people with a disability have a …

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negative self-perception due to negative stigmas

138
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sense of identity: It is important for people with disabilities to …

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maintain a sense of identity for the benefit of their emotional wellbeing

139
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sense of identity: disability: They may find a sense of identity in …

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connecting with others who have similar conditions, which is also important for social wellbeing, particularly if they feel isolated from those in society who do not have a disability

140
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in order to receive a positive self perception there needs to be …

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societal change

141
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example of societal change (positive self perception) in regards to people with a disability

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paralympics

142
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sense of identity: Disability: identity is a major issue for people who…

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gain disabilities

143
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sense of identity: disability may make…

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some identity forming activities and pursuits difficult

144
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sense of identity: disability: may need…

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support services and counselling to overcome

145
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sense of identity: disability: issue

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discrimination in society causes negative self image

146
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sense of identity: disability: need

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access to counselling and support groups, social change

147
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education is

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vital

148
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education: disability: Early intervention: programs can

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enhance physical, intellectual and living skills.

149
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education: disability: Early intervention educational programs can help

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with development for people with disabilities

150
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education: disability: some schools offer a …

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support unit where learning caters for the individual needs of the person’s disability and can help them with life skills to prepare for adulthood with a disability.

151
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education: a major issue for people with disabilities is …

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lack of access to education

152
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education: disability: schools do not possess the necessary …

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equipment for people with disabilities
examples; ramps and extra assistance

153
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education: schools for disabled children are …

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rare and often expensive

154
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education: disability: what makes these schools inaccessible?

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distance and expense

155
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education: disability: Carers need to be aware of

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prognosis and management strategies.

156
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Employment meets the needs of

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adequate standard of living and sense of identity.

157
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employment: People with disabilities may find it difficult to

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secure permanent work due to nature of their disability,
their level of education and the attitudes of employers.

158
Q

employment: disability: Specialised training and ongoing support is

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often needed

159
Q

employment: Disability: Specific employment structures: run by

A

support groups, E.g. The House with No Steps, whose motto is ‘Making the most of our abilities’.

160
Q

employment: disability: the Government provides

A

subsidies to businesses that employ people with disabilities.

161
Q

disability: Although employment is typically …

A

key to maintaining an adequate standard of living, some people with a disability may have difficulty securing employment or being able to work.

162
Q

employment: disability: some programs do exist to …

A

support people with a disability in finding a job, allowing them to participate in society and gain a sense of identity

163
Q

employment: disability: Government agencies can also provide …

A

financial support for those unable to join the workforce, meaning this need may not be of the highest priority for all

164
Q

employment: disability: not all work places are …

A

disability friendly

165
Q

employment: people with physical disabilities are…

A

limited as they cannot do physical jobs e.g. plumber

166
Q

employment: disability: there is an assumptions that…

A

people with mental disabilities are less capable

167
Q

another word for mental disability is …

A

cognitive impairment

168
Q

employment: disability: some impairments are so severe that …

A

the individual cannot work

169
Q

safety and security: disability: individuals may be

A

lonely and have fewer opportunities to interact socially with friends and neighbours.

170
Q

safety and security: Applies to the

A

the physical, emotional and financial areas of an individual’s life.

171
Q

safety and security: People with a disability may be …

A

vulnerable and could have their safety impacted by abuse from ignorant members of the community

172
Q

safety and security: Disability: Some individuals may have …

A

support workers or live-in carers who assist with their safety to ensure they are not subject to injury, neglect, or discrimination

173
Q

safety and security: having a disability can leave someone …

A

vulnerable to a crime

174
Q

adequate standard of living: Socioeconomic status of a person with a disability may be

A

affected due to lower workforce participation
and opportunity rates.

175
Q

adequate standard of living: Some disabilities affect choices in

A

food selection and preparation. E.g. may require specially processed food if they cannot digest or swallow safely.
options may be limited for those who cannot shop or prepare foods independently

176
Q

adequate standard of living: disability: Clothing may need to be

A

modified to give a person with a disability more independence. E.g. Zips and buttons replaced with velcro or magnets.

177
Q

adequate standard of living: disability: May live

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independently or with family

178
Q

adequate standard of living: disability: Sometimes modifications are made to

A

homes; e.g. installing a ramp, or putting in rails in a bathroom.

179
Q

adequate standard of living: disability: Group housing may be available through

A

Family and Community Services, depending on the type of
disability an individual has.

180
Q

adequate standard of living: This is a …

A

basic requirement which must be fulfilled before any other needs can be fulfilled

181
Q

adequate standard of living: disability: A person with a disability will need to …

A

live in conditions which allow for both their survival and accommodation of their specific needs

182
Q

adequate standard of living: disability: disabilities can impact …

A
  • level of education
  • which impacts level of qualification
  • which impacts job capability (as well as limited workplace friendly environments and qualifications)
  • which impacts income
  • which impacts housing
  • which impacts health
  • which leads to higher expense
183
Q

adequate standard of living: disability:

its up to the …

A

government to provide access to support services and adequate accomodation

184
Q

youth
health:

Youth generally have …

A

health compared to other groups.

185
Q

youth
health:

Young people are renowned

A

risk takers. E.g. sport and vehicle accidents, drugs, alcohol, sex.

186
Q

youth
health:

Need to learn about how to access

A

GPs, family planning clinics and other parts of the health system.
Youth can apply for a Medicare card at 15 years of age.

187
Q

youth
health:

Imperative that youth are aware of

A

safety with respect to drugs and alcohol use.

188
Q

youth
health:

Most young people are…

A

relatively healthy, hence this being a lower-priority need

189
Q

youth
health:

It is however, still crucial that youths

A

make healthy choices in their eating and social lives to maintain good health later in life

190
Q

youth
health:

Percentage of youth with mental health issues

A

25%

depression and anxiety

191
Q

youth
health:

1 in 16 young people experience

A

Depression

192
Q

youth
health:

The biggest killer of youth is

A

Suicide

193
Q

youth
health:

Why is mental illness so common among youth?

A
  • transition period
  • Stress
  • Decisions
  • School
  • Study problems

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