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The Australian Government uses tax revenue to fund health, safety and wellbeing. The government: provides Australian residents with access to healthcare through Medicare provides subsidies for some prescription drugs for anyone with a Medicare card as part of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) making some medications more affordable funds public hospitals which are owned and operated by the states and territories funds a range of…

Work in small groups to collaboratively conduct this investigation.The Australian Government funds a range of programs that support the health and wellbeing of Australians, including programs that:prevent chronic illness by encouraging people to quit smoking, reduce alcohol intake and avoid using illicit drugspromote health outcomes by providing physical activity guidelines and healthy eating guidelinessupport young people’s mental healthpromote…

Goal setting is important. When we can envisage our desired outcome, it helps us to remain focused and give our best. If we plan our goals and write them down, we are more likely to achieve them and less likely to feel overwhelmed. There are 3 different types of goals: short-term goals – can be achieved in less than 1 year medium-term goal – can be achieved within 1 to 3 years long-term goals – can be reached in more than 3 years. Goals…

Advertising in sport has changed over the decades. For many years, tobacco and alcohol brands were advertised at sporting events, and sometimes even sponsored major events, such as the cricket. However, this advertising or sponsorship no longer happens. To curb the unhealthy habits of some Australians, the Australian Government imposes additional taxes (excises) on tobacco and alcohol. This in turn raises tax revenue that can be used to support…

Australian Citizenship Practice test

The compound interest calculator helps you to work out: what money you'll have if you save a regular amount how compounding increases your savings interest the difference between saving now and saving later how to calculate compound interest. Information required to use this calculator Your initial or starting deposit. Your regular deposit (the amount that you put into your account). How often you deposit money. Compound frequency (how…

You can use this calculator to: work out how much super you should be getting from your employer check if you are getting the right amount per month.   Information required to use this calculator Your age (over or under 18). How often you work each week (more or less than 30 hours). Your gross income (pre-tax), you will need to know if this is weekly, fortnightly, monthly or annually. Results You will need to select how you would like…

Summarise how the health, safety, relationships and wellbeing of young people is supported through government-funded programs and services. Consider the 5 aspects of health - physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual. Identify one example of a program or service that utilises the natural environment to promote health and wellbeing. Identify one program or service that you found in your research that you believe is important to young…