Geography

Unit 4 Australian Politics - Australian Public Policy

In this area of study students investigate the formulation and implementation of domestic public policy. If the government has a strong electoral mandate, or there is a clear and immediate need for a policy response such as a national emergency, the formulation of public policy can be relatively straightforward. However, in other situations, policy making is subject to the input and influence of numerous factors, and can be a difficult, lengthy, highly politicised and uncertain process.

Where might this course lead?

Law, Politics, Economics, Strategic Advisor, Teaching, Public Relations, Lobbyist, Policymaking, Diplomacy, Social Justice, Social Commentary.

2023 VCE Subjects

Health and Human Development

Outline: VCE Health and Human Development helps students learn how important health and wellbeing is to themselves and to families, communities, nations and global society. Students explore the complex factors that support and improve health and wellbeing and those that put it at risk. The study provides opportunities for students to view health and wellbeing through a lens of social equity and justice.

Recommendations: There are no prerequisites for this course. It is preferable to complete Units 1 & 2, before undertaking Units 3 & 4.

Unit 1 – Understanding health and well-being With a focus on youth, students look at multiple dimensions of health and wellbeing, the complex interplay of influences on health and wellbeing and the indicators used to measure and evaluate health status. They build health literacy through interpreting and using data, through investigating the role of food, and through an extended inquiry into one youth health focus area.

Unit 2 – Managing health and development Students investigate factors that contribute to development, health and wellbeing during the prenatal, infancy and early childhood stages of the lifespan. Students enquire into the Australian healthcare system and investigate the challenges and opportunities presented by digital media and health technologies.

Unit 3 – Australia’s health in a globalised world This unit looks at health, wellbeing and illness as multidimensional, dynamic and subject to different interpretations and contexts. Students look at the conditions required for health

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