Posts Tagged: discussion

Identity and Validation

A community is made up of different and diverse groups. A strong community needs different people to have some understanding of each other, to accept ‘difference’ as an asset not a liability. Some groups have experience marginalisation. Indigenous people in

Identity and Validation

A community is made up of different and diverse groups. A strong community needs different people to have some understanding of each other, to accept ‘difference’ as an asset not a liability. Some groups have experience marginalisation. Indigenous people in

Safety in the Community

How safe do people in Geelong feel? Can any person walk down the streets of Geelong – anywhere in Geelong – and feel unconcerned that they will be threatened or robbed? Do groups of young people from one area have

Safety in the Community

How safe do people in Geelong feel? Can any person walk down the streets of Geelong – anywhere in Geelong – and feel unconcerned that they will be threatened or robbed? Do groups of young people from one area have

Sports and Recreation

It is often said that Australia is a sporting nation. However, if this is true for many it is a case of following sports as a spectator rather than a participant. Sport is a form of recreation but not all

Sports and Recreation

It is often said that Australia is a sporting nation. However, if this is true for many it is a case of following sports as a spectator rather than a participant. Sport is a form of recreation but not all

Culture and Spirituality

Australia is not just one culture for everybody – it is a multicultural society and many young people get involved in various youth subcultures. In contemporary society there are diverse styles, lifestyles, and ways of being different in Geelong. There

Culture and Spirituality

Australia is not just one culture for everybody – it is a multicultural society and many young people get involved in various youth subcultures. In contemporary society there are diverse styles, lifestyles, and ways of being different in Geelong. There

Health, wellbeing and fitness

Australia is said to be having an obesity epidemic. Fast food is everywhere. Even with a balanced diet, modern life is nowhere near as physically active as in the past. People who want to be fit have to make time

Health, wellbeing and fitness

Australia is said to be having an obesity epidemic. Fast food is everywhere. Even with a balanced diet, modern life is nowhere near as physically active as in the past. People who want to be fit have to make time

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Employment – Earning a Livelihood

Employment, obtaining a sustainable livelihood and maybe a career is important part of becoming independent. Many young people move in and out of part-time jobs even while studying. Most of these jobs are in retail or hospitality. Are these kinds

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Employment – Earning a Livelihood

Employment, obtaining a sustainable livelihood and maybe a career is important part of becoming independent. Many young people move in and out of part-time jobs even while studying. Most of these jobs are in retail or hospitality. Are these kinds

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Creativity and the Arts

Many people are involved in various artistic activities – playing music or participating in music events … photography or film … writing on blogs or stories and poetry or novels … many more people have an interest in reading good

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Creativity and the Arts

Many people are involved in various artistic activities – playing music or participating in music events … photography or film … writing on blogs or stories and poetry or novels … many more people have an interest in reading good