1. CAFS HSC Enrichment Day 2011 Groups in Context The Aged

2. Identifying Groups 11, 9, 7 11 Groups 9 Needs of Specific Groups SHE HAS Soup Each Friday 7 Factors Affecting Access to Resources Every Ethnic Girl Should Locate A Dog

3. The Aged

4. Researching Community Groups Areas of Study “Learn About” Legal and Social Definitions Identifying Characteristics Specific Needs Government Policies and Regulations “Learn To” Think critically about equity issues faced by groups and formulate management strategies to address them

5. The Aged Contribute _____________ ______________ to society More susceptible to ___________________ Targets for _____________ Rely on government benefits, _________________ and savings Tend to require/ use more public services- _____________________________

6. Question One Outline TWO government policies that aim to address the health inequities faced by ONE group you have studied. (6 marks)

7. Government Policies Includes: relevant government policies and regulations Laws passed in parliament Policies that regulate, protect and promote equity in the wider society and have the greatest impact on a group. Policies which may legislate access or prevent access to specific resources for this group

8. Equity / Inequity All of the 11 groups experience inequity in many areas of their lives and this contributes to their disadvantage and marginalization and perpetuates the cycle for family members.

9. Examples of Equity Issues Health Societal attitudes Finances Education Location (for Rural Aged)

10. Government Policies National Falls Prevention Policy Free annual health assessment for aged over 75 years Free annual flu injection

11. Question Two For ONE group you have studied, describe the equity issues faced and propose management strategies to address these issues. (8 marks) Learn to -Think critically about equity issues faced by groups and formulate management strategies to address them. More simply – what are the issues and how can they be addressed?

12. A plan or action to achieve a goal. This may be a pre-existing solution or a new idea which could solve the problem. Management Strategies EQUITY ISSUEEXISTING HEALTH Free GP visit annually Free influenza shot FINANCES Increase Age Pension with CPI Concessions with HCC, utilities, transport, Seniors Card SOCIETAL ATTITUDES Senior Australian of the Year International Year of the Older Person EDUCATION U3A http://www.necseniors.net.au/ LOCATION Rural Health services Information on http://www.seniors.gov.au/internet/seniors/publis hing.nsf/Content/Health+services+for+rural+and +regional+areas http://www.seniors.gov.au/internet/seniors/publis hing.nsf/Content/Health+services+for+rural+and +regional+areas

13. In Conclusion Use past papers and practice writing answers. Know syllabus terms and use course terminology. Try to relate appropriate syllabus components that are being examined. Know BOS verbs and related scaffolds. Plan your time and your answer. Provide several examples to support your points If possible, show critical thinking by looking at a variety of opinions on an issue. Happy studying!

14. Any Questions?