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Introduction
Introduction
In this lesson sequence, students will continue to explore the issues of homelessness as part of the study of human wellbeing. The first lesson explores youth homelessness and requires students to confront common myths about homeless youth. In the second lesson, students deepen their understanding of the causes and impacts of youth homelessness. They will use this understanding to suggest possible responses to the problem and finish by assessing the effectiveness of Australia’s response to youth homelessness against a set criteria. In the final lesson, students will explore the impact of rising house prices and rents on wellbeing and homelessness.
Learning intentions:
to understand the causes and impacts of youth homelessness
to understand the impact of housing affordability on homelessness and human wellbeing
to identify individual, government and NGO actions in response to housing affordability and homelessness.
Success criteria:
Students can apply all knowledge and understanding of homelessness to evaluate the effectiveness of actions to improve the wellbeing of people affected by homelessness.
Syllabus content:
Students:
investigate the reasons for and consequences of spatial variations in human wellbeing in Australia, for example: (ACHGK080)
identify differences in human wellbeing in Australia using a range of indicators GS
examine reasons for and consequences of differences in human wellbeing for TWO groups of people in Australia eg cultural groups, unemployed, the aged, young people, people with disabilities VR
analyse how human wellbeing is influenced by where people live in Australia. M
Students:
investigate initiatives to improve human wellbeing in Australia and other countries, for example: (ACHGK081)
evaluate initiatives by governments and non-government organisations to reduce spatial variations in human wellbeing
discuss the role individuals play in improving human wellbeing
propose action by governments, organisations or individuals to improve the wellbeing of ONE group in Australia.
Outcomes:
A student:
analyses differences in human wellbeing and ways to improve human wellbeing GE5-6
acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant geographical tools for inquiry GE5-7
communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of strategies GE5-8
A significant portion of Australia’s homeless are young people. The 2016 Census highlighted some concerning figures, for example, 28,000 Australians aged 12-25 are homeless on any given night. Even more worrying is that young people represent 24% of the homelessness population in Australia, but only 16% of the general population. Rather than rough sleeping on the street as we may typically see homelessness, young homeless people are much more likely to be found living in a very overcrowded dwelling. In this lesson, students will explore myths about youth homelessness.
Content:
Students:
investigate the reasons for and consequences of spatial variations in human wellbeing in Australia, for example: (ACHGK080)
identify differences in human wellbeing in Australia using a range of indicators GS
examine reasons for and consequences of differences in human wellbeing for TWO groups of people in Australia eg cultural groups, unemployed, the aged, young people, people with disabilities VR
analyse how human wellbeing is influenced by where people live in Australia. M
Outcomes:
analyses differences in human wellbeing and ways to improve human wellbeing GE5-6
acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant geographical tools for inquiry GE5-7
In this activity, students will deepen their understanding of the causes and impacts of youth homelessness. They will use this understanding to suggest possible responses to the problem by governments, NGOs and individuals. They will finish by assessing the effectiveness of Australia’s response to youth homeless against a set criteria.
Content:
Students:
investigate initiatives to improve human wellbeing in Australia and other countries, for example: (ACHGK081)
evaluate initiatives by governments and non-government organisations to reduce spatial variations in human wellbeing
discuss of the role individuals play in improving human wellbeing
propose action by governments, organisations or individuals to improve the wellbeing of ONE group in Australia.
Outcomes:
A student:
analyses differences in human wellbeing and ways to improve human wellbeing GE5-6
acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant geographical tools for inquiry GE5-7
In Australia we have some of the most expensive houses in the world. The average price for a house in Sydney is now $1,410,133 (Source: Domain 2021).
This means that it is increasingly difficult for all Australian’s to buy a home. It also means that rents are expensive. Recently there has also been an increasing tendency for urban Australians to move to coastal or rural areas. This has meant that places where rents are traditionally cheaper have become much more expensive. This impacts on general wellbeing and homelessness.
In this lesson we will start with a look at the issues of housing affordability, then explore the impact of Covid on country and coastal areas and finish with an activity where we view rising house prices from multiple perspectives.
Content:
Students:
investigate the reasons for and consequences of spatial variations in human wellbeing in Australia, for example: (ACHGK080)
identify differences in human wellbeing in Australia using a range of indicators GS
examine reasons for and consequences of differences in human wellbeing for TWO groups of people in Australia eg cultural groups, unemployed, the aged, young people, people with disabilities VR
analyse how human wellbeing is influenced by where people live in Australia. M
Outcomes:
A student:
analyses differences in human wellbeing and ways to improve human wellbeing GE5-6
acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant geographical tools for inquiry GE5-7
communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of strategies GE5-8
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