CAFS - Groups in Context - YOUTH

youth age bracket

AIHW 12-24, United Nations 15-24

prevalence of youth

3.2 million in australia 12% of population

Individual diversity of youth

- full time/ part time/ casual work
- socioeconomuc status
- gender 51% male
- Sexual oritentation
- Living in or out of home
- Studying

positive terms used by the community to describe youth

future generation, young person, youngster, motivated, hopeful, innovative,

negative terms used by the community to describe youth

bludgers, risk taker, rebellious, lad, nerd, geek, lazy

how positive terms can impact economic wellbeing of youth

'future generation' - motivated to work & succeed. increase work ethic & motivation thus improving economic wellbeing.

how negative terms can impact economic wellbeing of youth

"lazy generation" employers will thus be resistent to hiring indivuals associated with this term.

why is the need of education a priority for youth

schooling is vital for youth to gain foundational knowledge and skills for their future. Help to make wise decisions about health and wellbeing

why is sense of identity so important for youth?

vital during transformation between childhood and adolescence. Needed to maintain a postive self concept. --> impact emotional

why is safety and security a priority for the youth?

due to their need to explore and experiment - risk taking nature = compromise safety and security (drugs, alcohol motor accidents) >>> physical wellbeing

why is adequate standard of living a priority for youth?

they require nutritious foods >> to fuel energy to be active

why is employment a priority for youth?

partime/casual is priority to allow balance and allow them to also afford experiences.

types of services acronym

FAT LEECH

FAT LEECH =

Financial support
Accommodation and housing
Transport

Legal aid
Education
Employment
Counselling
Healthcare

FINANCIAL SUPPORT - what is centrelink/Services Australia

Centrelink/Services Australia (department of human services) provides services at times of major change for many groups including youth.

How does Services Australia help satisfy the need of safety and security & adequate standard of living?

Centrelink has a rental assistance program provides payments to youth which can assist in affording rent if the youth is not living at home. Enabling them to be provided with a shelter, it can be used to provide food and water and clothes to ensure that the youth has an adequate living standard.

how does Services Australia satisfy the need of employment for youth?

Services Australia/Centrelink enables youth to to receive income support payments during the job application stage. Additionally it connects individuals with Workforce Australia an organisation which will help young individuals find and keep a job, change jobs or create their own job.
Through the various forms of assistance Services Australia can assist youth in receiving employment through expanding their opportunities financial assistance can also be received during unemployment.

How does Services Australia satisfy the need of education?

Centrelink offers a Youth Allowance for students (18 to 24 and studying full time) this program enables youth to maintain full time study without needing to work. Youth are alleviated from financial burdens -> maintain focus on education.

how does Services Australia satisfy sense of identity for youth

Payments cane be used to pay for hobbies & clothing

how does Services Australia help health needs for youth?

It can issue concession and health care cards to help reduce the cost of medical expenses and medicines. Cheaper medicines

an example of an online counselling service for youth

Beyond Blue

How does beyond blue satisfy needs for youth?

online and in person counselling.
mental health coach
connect peer support community

An example of a transport service

School student transport scheme - opal cards

Factors affecting access to services acronym

C.A.R

C.A.R =

Characteristics of indivuals
Aspects of services
Resources

Characteristics of indivudals acronym

DACLEGS

How does gender affects access to services for youth.

males are less likely to seek help & female want female doctor (gender specific healthcare)

How does age affects access to services for youth

17 to drive
18 to work in specific industries
15 for medicare card

How does disability affects access to services for youth

hard to get job & hard to get to job (physical disability)

How does SES affects access to services for youth

services are unaffordable for many low SES youth

Aspects of services acronym

COLS

How does confidentiality affect access to service?

youth prioritise privacy particularly for delicate issues such as mental health, gender identity

How does opening hours affects access to services for youth?

full time study + work
some services only opened during school hours
some services open 24/7, particularly online.

How does location affects access to services for youth?

many cannot legally drive so distance of faciltiy can prevent accessing service
Service may be a fair distance from infrastructure such as bus stops and train stations.

How does staffing affects access to services for youth

staff need to be supportive of the youth. This includes being sensitive to a wide variety of needs relating to disability, sexuality, mental illness etc

Resources acronym

KMET

How does money affects access to services for youth?

study full time often no time to work- expensive services may limit youth participation

How does knowledge affects access to services for youth?

youth may not understand eligibility of some services or what services actually exist

How does time affects access to services for youth

study + social media takes a lot of time within youth so limited time to access services

How does energy affects access to services for youth

Some youth have poor diets and low physical activity levels leading to a loss in motivation and energy to take initiative to access services.