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
3.3.2 Nutrition and food Food choices impact directly on the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. s will acquire knowledge of nutrition relating to food choices and its significance to health and sustainability. s will develop inquiry skills through the effective use and evaluation of resources. s will access nutritional information to critique and to develop a variety of practical skills to prepare and present nutritionally balanced foods. s will investigate issues relating to how social, cultural, political, technological, ethical, economic and environmental points of view impact food choices and health. Key concept 1. Knowledge of nutrition and the use of food selection models or tools are necessary for the critiquing, designing and planning of dietary patterns. 2. Nutrition and food choices impact on wellbeing and sustainable food futures. 3. The use and development of a wide variety of practical skills is empowering for sustainable food choices. Examples of subject matter Nutritional components of food including the use of food selection models or is required when assessing and planning for dietary patterns Knowledge of food and nutrition needs of individuals, families and communities is necessary to solve design challenges associated with diet Nutritional knowledge is necessary to consider the impact of eating habits on health Food selection is influenced by: access to food / food availability education socioeconomic status individual food choice stage of the life cycle and special dietary needs marketing social and cultural factors practical skills and techniques resources Individuals, families and communities need to be critically aware of the practices of the food industry in order to evaluate: consumer production, packaging, processing, preparation methods of food marketing and advertising of food technological advances Individuals, families and communities need to evaluate: the influence on eating and lifestyle habits relating to food choices the influence of government policies the impact of public policy on consumer decision making the impact on environmental sustainability and health Decision making relating to the selection of appropriate food products and meals is required to solve issues or design challenges The impact of contemporary lifestyles, consumer demand, marketing practices and factors influencing food choices and consumption Emerging innovations and trends A range of food preparation skills and techniques can enhance the quality and nutritional value of individual and family meals Interpretation and modification of recipes or are necessary when preparing a range of food products or meals to suit and enhance a range of individual or family dietary needs The management of resources is required for the preparation of food products Principles and methods of cookery, including food safety and hygiene, need to be considered when selecting and preparing for a given design challenge Decision making and planning is required to solve design challenges trial