Ageing Population Australia’s population is getting older at a rapid rate. About two million people are aged 70 years or older are expected to rise. The ageing of the population is caused by two factors which are‚ increased life expectancy and decreasing birth rates. Population changes in Victoria are similar to the Australian pattern. An ageing population is a shift in the country’s population towards older ages and this is usually reflected in an increase in the proportion of the population that
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al‚ 2003‚ pp.1-23 ). One only has to look at the international students page of any university website to find offers of language support‚ study skills sessions and cultural orientation programmes. In addition to this‚ many University staff in Australia have undertaken training and development in adapting their teaching styles and course content in order to better cater for the learning needs of international students. Yes.. This presence of international students on university campuses also gives
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HSC Core 1 – Health Priorities in Australia 1. Using measures of epidemiology‚ investigate the health status of Australians. Health status is a holistic concept that is determined by more than the presence or absence of any disease. It is often summarised by life expectancy or self-assessed health status‚ and more broadly includes measures of functioning‚ physical illness‚ and mental wellbeing. Epidemiology is the study of disease in groups or populations through the collection of data and information
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Australia is suffering a health crisis with the young generation‚ within the last two decades the young children’s weight has increased. The rise in overweight children is also contributing to the obesity increase in children. In the past obesity was linked with hormonal or genetic disorder. Today it is seen as a social problem‚ relating to social class and diversity (socioeconomic). Children have become more inactive in modern sociality today. Twenty years ago children would be playing outside
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making a large profit. Sweatshops are encouraging today’s society to be greedy because they influence people to purchase to buy exceptionally cheap clothing made from a 3rd world country instead of paying more money for something that was made in Australia. Companies are continuously releasing new fashion lines
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The United States- Australia Free Trade Agreement‚ which was established on January 1‚ 2005‚ affected both the United States economy and Australia’s economy as well. Before the free trade agreement was put into action‚ the Australian tariffs were ten times the United States
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policy actions‚ then there will be long-term security challenges that will cause significant widespread security implications nationally and internationally. As an Australian‚ climate change is a worry because there are evidences to suggest that Australia
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Respected president‚ honorable chair and fellow esteemed delegates‚ The delegate of Australia is very excited to collaborate with delegates and participate in this prestigious conference. Today our delegation is here to discuss two of the most aggravating issues in the world. It is a great concern to our people‚ and we are sure that it is a great concern to the entire world as well. The house is here to firstly discuss the Rebuilding South Sudan’s Economy‚ following its Recent Independence and
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The Eugenics Movement‚ which originated in the United States‚ later took place in Nazi Germany in an attempt to enhance the human race. Improving the human race in Nazi Germany meant destroying people that were considered unfit for the community. For instance‚ people with hereditary diseases‚ such as mental disabilities‚ epilepsy‚ schizophrenia‚ deafness‚ and blindness‚ were either forced to go through the sterilization process or gradually killed. The programs that were designed to help the ill
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Jureidini & Poole‚ 2003‚ pp124 ¡V 127). Other important theorists to look at are George Herbert Mead (1863-1931) and Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934). Agents of Socialization: In Australian culture‚ socialization occurs through various agents‚ and due to Australia being so multicultural and diverse‚ the importance of each of these agents is different from individual to individual. X Family ¡V For most children‚ the family is the epicenter of socialization and is the most important factor in how the child
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