National Council for Voluntary Organisations

Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally.1 In Australia, CVD accounts for about 30% of all deaths, killing 43,603 people in 2013.2 Being the national leading cause of death, CVD kills one Australian every 12 minutes.2 The main types of CVD are coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.3 It is estimated that 4.6 million Australian adults have high blood pressure which is a major risk factor for CVD, accounting for 32% of the population.2 Salt is a…

a society and exert political influence to the detriment of the majority of society. This is an argument often levelled at trade unions and business groups. Some pressure groups exert influence because of their financial position, membership or organisation. This influence may be out of proportion to their position in society. Pressure group use direct action (eg. strikes by unions, demonstrations, blockades, pickets) that can cause hardship to the community in general. Some pressure groups are…

whose name appears on this cover sheet. The work of any other authors has been cited and referenced in full. Contents Page Introduction 3 Section 1- Fixed Term Contract 4 Section 2 – Employee V Contractor 9 Section 3-National Minimum Wage Act 2000 11 Section 4- Health and Safety 12 Reference 16 Introduction Employment…

Changes in contemporary Australian society, culture and health from world globalising processes:  global capitalism  voluntary and forced migration  multiculturalism  electronic communication and technology  health issues related to social changes 2. Cultural diversity in Australia and the impact on provision of health care:  cultural identity  values and beliefs  cultural sensitivity  cultural safety  changing family forms  alternative healing systems 3. Social constructions of…

This followed various reports indicating that some learners were not being taught by properly qualified and experienced staff. The government sees a professional workforce as a key element in realising its aim to raise standards, to get rid of poor performance in colleges and to enable colleges to respond more effectively to employers’ needs. If you are preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector it is therefore likely that you will take a qualification that is part of the Qualified…

A brief discussion of some of the factors often associated with adolescent pregnancy will follow. 2.3.1 Female Gender Role Firstly, three concepts need to be defined, that is, gender; gender role and gender typing. According to Galambos (2004) the term ‘gender’ refers to characteristics learnt or acquired by either sex from their society. It is part of that by which individuals define themselves, and give meaning to their actions. Gender role on the other hand refers to appropriate behaviour for…

knowledge, employees are often expected to have a set of special skills to carry out their roles to the best of their ability. Employability depends on knowledge, skills and attitudes and how those skills are effectively used for the growth of the organisation. Apart from that, employability skill is also crucial for career success at all levels of employment and education (Overtoom, 2000). Most employers seek graduates who are proactive and can use higher-level skills including synthesis,…

CONTENTS: Chapter Page 1 Prologue 3 2. The Family 16 3. Leadership and its impacts 55 4. Social Constructs and Conspiracies 80 5. Professional Barbarism 122 6. Politics and Health 160 7. Race relations and Deception 178 8. Education and Employment 205 9. Economics and Globalisation 222 10. Religion and the Apocalypse 240 11. Change of global Culture 260 12.…