Critically Examining And Understanding Difference

Does the group identify upcoming actions or events that will be important to the group? Are members asked to do anything in the near future? What are the group's priorities? Do they have a legislative agenda? Are there current bills in Congress connected to the group's interests? Is there any action at a state rather than federal level? Be specific in your responses

In this essay I will examine the development of Australian society and subsequent rights given to Australian citizens, thus addressing the guiding question as quoted at the top of the paper.

It is a commonly known issue in Australia that as a minority group, the people of Indigenous Australian ethnicity have always been treated, or at least perceived, differently to those of non-Indigenous disposition. This can be applied to different contexts such as social, economic, education, or in relation to this essay – legal contexts. Generally, Indigenous Australians face issues such as less opportunity for formal education, less access to sufficient income, more health issues, and higher rates of imprisonment (Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service

The modern day philsopher Margaret J. Wheatley writes, “It is not the differences that divide us but the judgements about each other that do.” This is never more true than the global world in which we live; a global world that is diverse and complex and where each of our experiences are different. These differences in experiences can either bring us together or it can divide us. I truly believe if we took a moment out of our complicated life and listened to one another and heard each others’ stories, we might, instead of finding difference to divide us, we would find laughter and delight in finding the many unique ways there are to be human. We are fortunate that Mullen High School can offer opportunities for our students to listen to one

To begin with, an abbreviated political development that started from the European colonization of Australia will be provided, and it will show how the indigenous children were removed from their families because of the motivations, assumptions and policies of the government.

Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Haynes, R. (2014). Groups in action: Evolution and challenges (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Australian government today recognises that educational policies regarding Aboriginal people cannot be made without considering social and economic policies aimed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal communities in general (TICHR, 2006). Main contemporary issues facing Aboriginal communities are proving land ownership, remoteness, health status, education and employment status and social attitude of Non-Aboriginal population towards the Aboriginal communities (Challenges facing the Indigenous communities today, n.d.). Tackling this issue is not a simple task: the document “National Indigenous Reform Agreement” (2010) which aims to improve outcomes for all Indigenous Australians recognizes that this process needs approach from different aspects, taking into account “seven key building blocks: Early Childhood, Schooling, Health, Economic Participation, Healthy Homes, Safe Communities, and Governance and Leadership” (as cited in DET Queensland,

In 1965 a group of students from Sydney University formed a group, called Student Action for Aborigines, that’s purpose was to draw attention to the inequality between white and indigenous Australia based in New South Wales. It also hoped to decrease the social discrimination between white Australia and indigenous Australia as well as give support to aboriginals to withstand the discrimination they face daily.

The referendum campaign effectively focused public attention on the fact that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians were second class citizens with all sorts of limitations - legislative and social - on their lives. This decade-long campaign to change the Constitution came to symbolise the broader struggle for justice being fought during these years. Activists presented the case for a Commonwealth government

The effect on the Australian mind has been critical, with half of people of Australia in general seeing this issue as more than or just as essential as different important issues e.g. education, etc. It is no big surprise then that the legislature is investing an exorbitant measure of time and cash on the matter (Shad 2012).

Topic 4: The relationship between the social work profession and Indigenous people has been a problematic one. Discuss with reference to Stolen Generations.

6). The Diversity and Equity policy (DET 2013) was created to respond to the growingly diverse Victorian Community. Many Victorians face issues of racism and bullying and due to cultural and religious backgrounds, as well as socio-economic status, many do not experience equal or equitable opportunities. This is due to the emergence of our society as neo-liberal. Neo-liberalism means that ‘the agenda of economic and social transformation’ (Connell, 2013, p. 99) has moved from public agencies to ‘companies selling services in a market.’ A society modelled under neo-liberalism is skewed to support those with money and privilege, a majority of which, in Australian society, are middle class Anglo-Australians. As a result, the issues of equity and diversity within a neo-liberal society leave those affected at a marked disadvantage in comparison to the majority of Australians. The Diversity and Equity policy (DET 2013) is an attempt to improve the disadvantage experienced by the

What does each group or person believe? What do they value? What information are they using as a basis for these beliefs? What decision-making criteria and processes have they employed?

I was very happy to practice and learn in the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) for three months as an intern. The BSL is a non-governmental organization working for creating an Australian free of poverty. It was established by the Father Gerard Kennedy Tucker during the Great Depression in order to help the unemployed and poor people. Till now, the BSL has delivered a big range of programs to support many people of vulnerable groups in Australia. The mission of the BSL is “to research, develop and implement innovative and high quality of services, practices, and policies to drive change that benefits all Australians”. The BSL focuses on risks of four life transition stages: the early years, the shift from school to work or further education, the period in seeking jobs, and retirement and old age. The three goals of its programs and policy research are to reduce and prevent poverty and inequality from the mainstream of society; to improve human capabilities and social inclusion, and to develop and deliver high quality of social services to Australians from disadvantaged groups.

Although the lack of data concerning the impact of separating twins in the classroom, this study proves beneficial in the continued search for information. This survey of school personnel indicated “80% of the participants had received no training concerning twins…98% did not know whether any information or material was available” (Nilsson, Leonard, Barazanji, & Simeone, 2010, p.13). This lack of knowledge corresponds with the findings of Hay and Preedy (2006). The deficiency of educational material for teachers and counselors remains stagnant.