3.3.1 Individuals, families and communities Influences of contemporary society impact directly on the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. s will acquire knowledge relating to effective family function including communication patterns for a variety of family types found within contemporary society. s will develop inquiry skills for the appropriate use of resources within living environments and communities. s will access information and investigate issues relating to how social, cultural, political, technological, ethical, economic and environmental points of view impact the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities, including Indigenous communities, as they move through stages of the life cycle. Key 1. Individuals and families can take action that enhances the 2. Housing choices and the development of communities influence the concept living environment, improves relationships, manages change wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. and supports individual, family and community wellbeing. Examples Families have different forms, functions, roles and responsibilities Factors related to the built environment that affect individuals and families of subject Relationships are enhanced through effective communication and include: matter other social processes housing designs, forms and types Forming and maintaining positive relationships history and cultural background Interdependence of individuals, families and communities population trends Family function and relationships are influenced by social building materials processes including: aspect and site characteristics conflict resolution and values clarification strategies the needs (e.g. physical, social and psychological) of families resource management socioeconomic factors communication strategies work, lifestyle choices processes for managing change government policy Wellbeing of individuals, their families and communities are Community and government based organisations perform a variety of interdependent and can be supported or challenged by social roles in providing housing for families and communities structures and change Interrelationship between environments, health and development Community and government organisations perform a variety of roles in providing support for individuals and families Critical evaluation of the influences on social trends, structures and change for individuals, families and communities is required to consider its impact on wellbeing. These influences include: government agencies and decisions non-government agencies education technological advances disabilities Decision making is required to solve issues or design challenges Change management in our contemporary society
3.3.1 Individuals, families and communities Influences of contemporary society impact directly on the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. s will acquire knowledge relating to effective family function including communication patterns for a variety of family types found within contemporary society. s will develop inquiry skills for the appropriate use of resources within living environments and communities. s will access information and investigate issues relating to how social, cultural, political, technological, ethical, economic and environmental points of view impact the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities, including Indigenous communities, as they move through stages of the life cycle. Key concept 1. Individuals and families can take action that enhances the living environment, improves relationships, manages change and supports individual, family and community wellbeing. 2. Housing choices and the development of communities influence the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Examples of subject matter Families have different forms, functions, roles and responsibilities Relationships are enhanced through effective communication and other social processes Forming and maintaining positive relationships Interdependence of individuals, families and communities Family function and relationships are influenced by social processes including: conflict resolution and values clarification strategies resource management communication strategies processes for managing change Wellbeing of individuals, their families and communities are interdependent and can be supported or challenged by social structures and change Community and government organisations perform a variety of roles in providing support for individuals and families Critical evaluation of the influences on social trends, structures and change for individuals, families and communities is required to consider its impact on wellbeing. These influences include: government agencies and decisions non-government agencies education technological advances disabilities Decision making is required to solve issues or design challenges Change management in our contemporary society Factors related to the built environment that affect individuals and families include: housing designs, forms and types history and cultural background population trends building materials aspect and site characteristics the needs (e.g. physical, social and psychological) of families socioeconomic factors work, lifestyle choices government policy Community and government based organisations perform a variety of roles in providing housing for families and communities Interrelationship between environments, health and development
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