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what is the purpose of research? (A.I.E.I)

A - Advance knowledge

I - Increase understanding

E - Educate others

I - Inform practice

what is sampling?

Sampling is the process of selecting a subset of individuals or items from a larger population to make statistical observations about that population. It helps researchers gather data efficiently and analyse trends or insights.

what are the sources of data?

• individuals and groups

• print and digital

what is reliability?

reliability refers to the consistency of the results obtained from research.

what is validity?

validity refers to the accuracy of the research - whether the research actually measures what it claims to measure.

what is included in planning for research?

• formulating a research proposal

• managing resources e.g. time, materials 

how do you formulate a research proposal?

A research proposal is like your plan — it outlines what you’re going to research, why it’s important, and how you’ll do it.

It is created by creating a short, clear title that sums up your research focus.

what does it mean to manage resources, the puropose of doing so and how is it done?

Managing resources

Efficiently organising time, people, money, and materials

Purpose

Ensures the research is completed accurately, ethically, and on time

How	Planning, prioritising, budgeting, keeping records, reviewing progress

some examples of presenting research findings are…

• Research report

• Essay or article

• Summary or abstract

• Tables

• Graphs (bar, line, pie)

• Charts / infographics

• Diagrams / flow charts

• Presentation / speech

• Seminar / workshop

• Podcast / video

• PowerPoint / Canva presentation

• Website / blog post

• Social media post / infographic

what is the prevalence of people with disabilities within the community?

• About 1 in 6 Australians (18%) have a disability as of (ABS, 2022).

• Disabilities vary widely (physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological).

what is the prevalence of homeless people within the community?

• Approximately 122,000 Australians are homeless on any given night (ABS, 2021).

• Includes those in crisis accommodation, couch surfing, or living without shelter.

what are the 2 government policies for people with disabilities? 

• National Disability Strategy 2010–2020 (extended to 2025) – a whole-of-government policy promoting inclusion and equal opportunity for people with disabilities.

• Australian Disability Employment Strategy 2021–2031 – policy aimed at improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities.

what are the 2 legislations for people with disabilities?

• Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) – prohibits discrimination based on disability in areas such as employment, education, and public access.

• National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth) – establishes the legal framework for the NDIS, outlining eligibility and participant rights.

what are the 2 government policies for homeless people? 

• National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA, 2018) – joint federal-state policy funding to improve housing affordability and reduce homelessness.

• Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) Program – delivers crisis accommodation and support to help people transition to stable housing.

what are the 2 legislations for homeless people?

• Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) – provides legal protection for tenants, reducing the risk of eviction and homelessness.

• Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 (Cth) – ensures policies consider housing and shelter as fundamental human rights.

what are the preparations for becoming a parent/carer? (COME)

COME

C- changing health behaviours, eg nutrition, physical activity, social or spiritual connections

O - organising finances, eg budgeting, saving, support payments

M - modifying the physical environment, eg housing, amenities, equipment

E - enhancing knowledge and skills, eg education, information, training