Cafs Flashcards

What is wellbeing? | A state in which the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of an individual are met and balance between family, community, leisure and work is achieved. Wellbeing is measured according to our ability to cope with and adjust to change, our self-confidence, self-esteem and peer acceptance. | What does disability influence access to resources? | Disability may affect physical, social, intellectual, economic, and emotional opportunities when accessing and making resources available. Many individuals and groups have increases access to government assistance, support and networks andlegal assistance through disability discrimination law. | What does Gender influence access to resources? | All laws support equal opportunities and therefore provide access, resources and support for males and females. However, gender may affect the knowlege of resources available to males and females. Stereotyping related to masculinity , such as being the breadwinner and protector, can limit the willingness of males to access services suc as mens heath and unemployment benefits. Females are more willing to use medical and counsilling services, there are also womens reguees for them and their children who are victoms of domestic violence. | how does geographic location influence access to resources? | In some parts of Australia, such as rural and remote areas, there may be physical isolation and difficulty accessing resurces. Example, medical, dental, hospital, transport, financial or government services. | How does ones socio ecomic status (SES) influence access to resources? | Employment status is the income level and disposable income of individuals nd families. More money for a family = more resources = generally a better education. | What is a primary need? | Biological or physical needs are essential to our lifes. Example, Food, clothes, water and shelter. | What is a secondary resources? | Complex needs that relate to emotional health.