Community Profile Report and Fieldwork Workbook

According to the assignment content, a community profile report has been created, highlighting various aspects of the community. The report includes information on residents' feelings about safety at night (Vic average: XX.X%), services such as private/public and social/welfare, risk factors, employment rates, education levels, and health priorities areas. Additionally, the report touches upon nursing implications when practicing in this community, highlighting considerations that influence nursing practice or provision of healthcare.

2017 NURBN1004 Fieldwork Workbook
Instructions:CHOOSE DANDENONG COMMUNITY
ALL elements (12) are to be completed throughout the 8 week fieldwork period and this workbook is
then to be submitted for assessmentby 5pm, Friday 22nd Septemberalong with your Community
Profile Fact Sheet.
The elements are grouped strategically so you are addressing 3 elements each field work session;
which is every fortnight. They are grouped into topics, which are:
 People and Culture
 Environment and Accessibility
 Socioeconomic State and Connection
 Services and Resources
You will notice that each template has a coloured section at the bottom of the page and each
fieldwork session has a group of elements that is in one particular colour. Eg: Week 2 elements are
green, Week 4 elements are orange, and so on. ALL element groups are to be completed within the
8 week period allocated.
During your fieldwork, you are to collect relevant observations and statistical evidence and
document them in the appropriate column inDOT FORM within the space provided. Be succinct.ONE
page per element ONLY is to be created.You may use smaller text, but no less than size 10 font is to
be used. Photos can be included and shrunk down in size. Photos are to be referenced by stating
YOU as the photographer, location and the date it was taken. Data must be current, relevant and
referenced correctly. NO PHOTOS are to be taken directly of people.
Once you have gathered your evidence, you then need to step back and interpret what all the
information means- What does this all mean in terms of health for this population? Make a short
summary and demonstrate your understanding of the overall impact of each element on this
population, by answering the question in the coloured box at the bottom of each page. Use the
marking guide to ensure you are meeting all assessment requirements.
NOTE: The observations and evidence you can use during your fieldwork can include information
from all your senses. What do you see? What do you hear? What can you smell? Also use other
resources such as local television, newspapers or radio; what does this tell you about this
community? Look on local notice boards, newsletters, etc.
Fieldwork Workbook: weeks 1-2
People and Culture

Element1: HISTORY
This element is about exploring the history of this community. When was it established? What
determined the name? What significant buildings exist? How did the population come to be
here? What was the community founded on- industry, geographic location, etc? What significant
events have impacted on the development of this community today? How long have residents
lived here- long term or transient population? Can you discover anything else that ‘paints a
picture’ about the history of this community?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources& References
 The current topic
addresses the origin
and history of the
Dandenong
community residing in
different Australian
states such as Victoria,
Melbourne.
 The Dandenong
community derived its
name due to its
unique situation of
being located at the
foot of the Dandenong
ranges.
 The administrative
centre of the suburb is
the City of Greater
Dandenong. On an
estimate 161,000
residents live in
Greater Dandenong.
 It is one of the most
culturally diverse
communities in the
south-eastern state of
Victoria with residents
from over 160
different birthplaces.
As asserted by McCrea
et al. (2015), over 52%
were from nations
were English was not
spoken as the main
language.
McCrea, R., Foliente, G.,
Leonard, R., & Walton,
A. M. (2015).
Responding to change
in a growing
Melbourne:
Community
acceptance, wellbeing,
and resilience. In State
of Australian Cities
Conference 2015:
Refereed Proceedings:
9-11 December 2015,
Gold Coast,
Queensland.

Summary and Analysis:What does this history tell you about the people in your community?
Can you see any indirect links to health?
The Dandenong community has solely derived its name from its belonging geographical area.
They had inhabited the area since a very long time from the starting of the British Colonisation.
Element 2: DEMOGRAPHICS
For this element you are required to examine the type of people that make up your population.
Here you may need to look at the larger population here (LGA data) to paint a true picture. Think
about the spread of ages across the population- young /old, gender ratio, marital status, family
units- single parent family/extended families in one dwelling, etc.
*How does YOUR population compare to other LGAs or to Victoria as a whole?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources & References
 As per the estimated
population recordings
from 2011, there are
142, 591 residents in
Dandenong compared
to 4,107, 945 in
Melbourne.
 The annual population
has seen to grow at
the rate of 1.7 % per
year. There were 30 %
households with
weekly recordings less
than $ 600 ("Australian
Bureau of Statistics,
Australian Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government. (2017).
Abs.gov.au. Retrieved
19 September 2017,
from
http://www.abs.gov.au/
Chapman, R., Martin, C., &

Australian
Government", 2017).
 Among a population of
37, 000 30% were
couples, 46% couples
with children and 19 %
families were headed
by single pare
(Chapman, Martin &
Smith, 2012).
Smith, T. (2014).
Evaluation of staff
cultural awareness
before and after
attending cultural
awareness training in
an Australian
emergency
department. Internation
al emergency
nursing, 22(4), 179-
184.
Summary and Analysis:What do the demographics tell you about the people in your community?
The industry that generates the most number of jobs was found to be manufacturing with 142 %
self employed. In 2011, nearly four fifths of the 47, 000 household s were dwelling in families.
Element 3: CULTURE/RELIGION
This element explores the diversity of the people in your population. Here you need to explore the
ethnicity/race of the people (country of birth), what languages are spoken, what religions are
followed or celebrated, are there cultural festivals held, review buildings, shops and restaurants,
etc., in your community that may tell you about the culture of the people who live here. Is your
community of mainly one culture or a mixed one?

*How might this compare to other areas or to Victoria as a whole?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources & References
 The Dandenong
Community in the
Victoria region of
South East Australia
comprises of a
culturally missed
population.
 The Dandenong region
provides a fusion of
culture and wide
variety of options to
the customers visiting
the shopping centres
and markets. The
Dandenong market
offers taste for every
season and
cherishable products
in very stall (Best et al.
2017).
 The multidisciplinary
culture puts on equal
emphasis to different
religions and
particularly the
festivals (McCrea et al.
2015).
 The region consists of
almost 52% of the
population who are
non-native English
speakers ("Australian
Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government", 2017).
Best, D., Irving, J., Collinson,
B., Andersson, C., &
Edwards, M. (2017).
Recovery networks
and community
connections: identifying
connection needs and
community linkage
opportunities in early
recovery
populations. Alcoholis
m Treatment
Quarterly, 35(1), 2-15.
Australian Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government. (2017).
Abs.gov.au. Retrieved
19 September 2017,
from
http://www.abs.gov.au/
McCrea, R., Foliente, G.,
Leonard, R., & Walton,
A. M. (2015).
Responding to change
in a growing
Melbourne: Community
acceptance, wellbeing,
and resilience. In State
of Australian Cities
Conference 2015:
Refereed Proceedings:
9-11 December 2015,
Gold Coast,
Queensland.

Summary and Analysis:How can the diversity of the population influence health?
Thus, being 35 km away from Melbourne’s CBD and being home to multiple cultures.
Fieldwork Workbook: weeks 3-4
Environment and Accessibility
Element4: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
This element looks at the location and physical surrounds of this community. What climate does
this community have? What is the quality of the air, the water, etc.? What sort of topography is it
surrounded by? How accessible is the location (rural, remote, metro, etc) and what natural
disasters might it be prone to? What else can you tell me about the area or environment where
this community lives?
*How does this compare to other areas or to Victoria?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources & References
 The Dandenong range
consists of set of low
range mountains. The
climate experienced
by the region is mild
and wet with
temperature variation
typically low.
 The connectivity of the
region is good with
the rest of the world.
The region is prone to
frequent incidents of
bushfires
 The topography
consists of a series of
ridges dissected by
deeply cut streams
(D’Cruz et al. 2016).
 The region is located
at a distance of 35 kms
from the major cities
of Australia such as
Victoria,
Melbourne("Australia
n Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government", 2017).
D’Cruz, G., McLeod, S., de Bruyn,
D., & McIntyre, S. (2016).
Dancing Dandenong: The
Poetics of Spatial
Politics. In Contemporary
Publics (pp. 77-95).
Palgrave Macmillan UK.
Australian Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government. (2017).
Abs.gov.au. Retrieved
19 September 2017,
from
http://www.abs.gov.au/

Summary and Analysis:How can WHERE you live impact on the health of a population?
Due to the extreme climate experienced by the region frequent bushfires are experienced by the
region which impacts upon the vegetation type.
Element5: RECREATION
This element is where we look at how the surroundings are used by people. Does the area offer
special places for sport or activities? Who uses these spaces? What risks are involved in these
activities? Do people come from outside the community to use these resources? Do these
recreational resources cater for everybody? Disability access? Cultural/art/musical activities?
*How does this compare to other areas or to Victoria?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources & References

 The parks and the
playgrounds have been
well designed to cater
to the needs of the
disabled children or
audiences attending
the venues.
 The cross cultural
communities promotes
rich cultural heritage.
 The city of Dandenong
harbours 91 sporting
clubs and the at same
time promotes 18
different recreational
activities and sports. In
addition, to the
estimated list of
playgrounds for
children there are 100
parks, 4 bushland
areas.
 Additionally, as
commented by Joshi
et al. (2013), the 54
kms wide biking path
of the Dandenong
community provides
greater relaxation
opportunities for the
local community.
 Around 600 acres of
public parks are
accessible for children
and the local citizens.
Joshi, C., Russell, G., Cheng, I.
H., Kay, M., Pottie, K.,
Alston, M., ... & Wahidi,
S. S. (2013). A
narrative synthesis of
the impact of primary
health care delivery
models for refugees in
resettlement countries
on access, quality and
coordination. Internatio
nal journal for equity in
health, 12(1), 88.
Summary and Analysis:How dothe activities that are undertaken in this community impact the
health of its people?(Inclusive, accessible and affordable, risks/benefits?)
The region promotes 5 premier sports reserves hosting a wide range of sports events.

Element6:MOBILITY and TRANSPORTATION
For this element we look at how people move around this community. We modes of transport
(private and public), roads (quality, type, amount of traffic, etc), footpaths, walking/bike tracks and
so on. We think about issues such as cost, time of day, availability, who uses them- young/old,
disabled, mothers with prams, etc?
*How does this compare to other areas of Victoria?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources & References
 The suburbs of
Dandenong are well
connected to the rest
of the cities with the
introduction of smart
bus services.
 As mentioned by
Oldroyd et al. (2017),
the presence of 52 kms
wide biking tracks
allows for free and
comfortable
movement reducing
the chances of
congestion due to
heavy vehicles.
 There are vast and
open spaces available
to mothers for freely
moving around with
their babies or in the
pram("Australian
Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government", 2017).
Oldroyd, J. C., White, S.,
Stephens, M., Neil, A.
A., & Nanayakkara, V.
(2017). Program
Evaluation of the Inner
South Community
Health Oral Health
Program for Priority
Populations. Journal of
Health Care for the
Poor and
Underserved, 28(3),
1222-1239.
Australian Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government. (2017).
Abs.gov.au. Retrieved
19 September 2017,
from
http://www.abs.gov.au/

Summary and Analysis:How does mobility or transport impact on health within your community?
Dandenong is well connected with the rest of the major cities of the Australian continent. It
consists of a number of well connected rail routes at Dandenong, yarrman, Sandwon Park and
Springvale.
Fieldwork Workbook: weeks 5-6
Socioeconomic State and Connection
Element 7: ECONOMY
This element addresses the financial and employment state of the community and its population.
You will explore employment rates, types of workforce and industry, income rates, etc. This might
include data about housing (own/renting, homeless), single/double income families,
retirees/pensions, etc.
*How does this compare to other areas or to Victoria?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources & References

 As mentioned by
Osborne et al. (2013),
the majority of the
recruitments
happening in the
manufacturing
industries.
 As per the detailed
reports and
assessment around
152 % of the
population belonging
to the Dandenong
suburban region are
self-employed
(Oldroyd et al. 2017).
 The median annual
income of males have
been found to be 58 %
higher than that of the
females("Australian
Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government", 2017).
Oldroyd, J. C., White, S.,
Stephens, M., Neil, A.
A., & Nanayakkara, V.
(2017). Program
Evaluation of the Inner
South Community
Health Oral Health
Program for Priority
Populations. Journal of
Health Care for the
Poor and
Underserved, 28(3),
1222-1239.
Australian Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government. (2017).
Abs.gov.au. Retrieved
19 September 2017,
from
http://www.abs.gov.au/
Summary and Analysis:How can the socioeconomic status of your community impact on the
health of the population?
 The percentage of population with a per day income of less than 6 Australian dollars is
30%.
 The rate of double income families is only about 15% compared to 46% for single income
families.

Element 8: EDUCATION
This element explores the level and type of education within the community. This includes private
or public, what level students leave study, attrition rates, what extra curriculum activities the
education facilities offer and so on. You need to consider all levels of education; from
preschool/childcare (early childhood) through to tertiary education or trade qualifications.
*How does this compare to other areas or to Victoria?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources & References
 The education facilities
through connected
with different
extracurricular
activities such as
theatre and music only
4% people have been
seen to avail of such
extended networks.
.
 Estimates shows that
almost 8475 number
of students had been
dropped out of
secondary schools
whereas only 20% had
been attending
secondary schooling.
 Therefore, reducing
the literacy rates on a
much wider platform.
As per the census of
2011, 13% of the
students had left
school even before
completion of the 11th
standard.
 The percentage of
students attending
tertiary education is
only 23% compared to
29% percentage in
Melbourne (ABS,
2017).
Australian Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government. (2017).
Abs.gov.au. Retrieved
19 September 2017,
from
http://www.abs.gov.au/

Summary and Analysis:How does the level, or type, of education of YOUR population influence
Health in this community?
 The education and literacy rates of the Dandenong group of population show tremendous
change within the last decade
Element 9: INTERACTION/ISOLATION
This element explores the way people communicate and interact with each other within this
community. Is this an interactive community, or do people keep to themselves? How do they
communicate- local gathering areas, internet access, local radio or television stations,
newspapers/newsletters, etc? Is isolation an issue?
*How does this compare to other areas or to Victoria?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources & References

 The Dandenong
community harbours a
multicultural
environment thus
facilitating exchange of
cultures and values
within a vast range of
people.
 Communication is an
important aspect
within any community.
 On the contrary as
argued by Riggs et al
(2015), being from
different cultural or
geographical
backgrounds language
often becomes a
constraint for such
people.
 As mentioned by Josh
et al (2013) , being a
cross cultural platform
the Dandenong
Community is
connected to the rest
of the world through
social media in
general.
Riggs, E., Yelland, J., Szwarc, J.,
Casey, S., Chesters, D.,
Duell-Piening, P., ... &
Brown, S. (2015).
Promoting the inclusion of
Afghan women and men
in research: reflections
from research and
community partners
involved in implementing
a ‘proof of
concept’project. Internatio
nal journal for equity in
health, 14(1), 13.
Joshi, C., Russell, G., Cheng, I.
H., Kay, M., Pottie, K.,
Alston, M., ... & Wahidi,
S. S. (2013). A
narrative synthesis of
the impact of primary
health care delivery
models for refugees in
resettlement countries
on access, quality and
coordination. Internatio
nal journal for equity in
health, 12(1), 88.
Summary and Analysis:How does the way people interact or communicate in YOUR community
impact on their health?
 In this respect, the Dandenong region harbours people from different birth nations with 52
% or over speaking in languages other than English. This can hinder free communication
and cross cultural exchange of information.

Fieldwork Workbook: weeks 7-8
Services and Resources
Element10: HEALTH/SOCIAL SERVICES
This element explores all the different services and resources available to the population in
terms of their health (mental and physical). Consider both public or private health services,
volunteer organisations, community activities and groups (Men’s shed, Probus, Meals on
Wheels), etc. What are the main health issues evident in this community? What common
acute/chronic diseases exist (rates)? What priority health area needs are being met/or need to be
improved?
*How does this compare to other areas or to Victoria?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources & References
 As per the data and
estimates, there are a
number of major
health issues affecting
the community in
general.
 As reported by Best
et al. (2016), the poor
heath of the women
of the Dandenong
community was
reported at 22% which
was higher than the
Victorian region
recorded at 18%.
 Some of the major
health concerns in this
region are mental
health illness also
attributable to drug
addiction.
 Additionally, less
healthy nutrition are
some of the other
Best, D., Irving, J., Collinson,
B., Andersson, C., &
Edwards, M. (2017).
Recovery networks
and community
connections:
identifying connection
needs and community
linkage opportunities in
early recovery
populations. Alcoholis
m Treatment
Quarterly, 35(1), 2-15.
Australian Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government. (2017).
Abs.gov.au. Retrieved
19 September 2017,
from
http://www.abs.gov.au/

factors affecting the
health and immunity
of the Dandenong
community
("Australian Bureau of
Statistics, Australian
Government", 2017).
Summary and Analysis:What do these findings tell you about the health of this community? Are
any gaps apparent?
 Some of the health issues are mental health disturbances, mortality, low intake of fresh
fruits and vegetable affecting the immunity patter within the community.
 Similarly, women recorded poorer health compared to males within the Dandenong
community region.
Element11: SAFETY
This element is about how safe people feel while living in this community? This includes examining
crime rates, types of crimes, protective services and so on. It also includes looking at things that
make people safe; like school crossings, road or waterway barriers, traffic lights, etc. What other
things demonstrate security or fear within this community (bars on windows, locking cars/houses,
security cameras, etc.)? Are there other health safety issues- rubbish collection, vermin control,
wildlife on roads, etc?
*How does this compare to other areas or to Victoria?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources & References

 Safety is one of the
dominant factors
which determine the
living standards and
habitation quotient of
a place.
 As per the data and
recordings only 52 %
of the population felt
walking safe at night.
This could be
attributed to increased
o incidences of thefts.
 As per the police
records 1322 number
of people from
Dandenong alone were
found to be associated
with violent offences
(Oldroyd et al 2017).
Therefore, there was a
need for the
installation of security
cameras and other
security devices.
Oldroyd, J. C., White, S.,
Stephens, M., Neil, A.
A., & Nanayakkara, V.
(2017). Program
Evaluation of the Inner
South Community
Health Oral Health
Program for Priority
Populations. Journal of
Health Care for the
Poor and
Underserved, 28(3),
1222-1239.
Summary and Analysis:How safe is your community? How does this influence the health of the
population?
 The safety may be measured on the basis of the amount of community health services
provided to an individual or community. The safety issues can aggrevate into mental
health issues and anxieties.
Element12:GOVERNMENT/POLITICS
This element looks at the different levels of Government and their impact on this community. You
need to find out who the different representatives are from the different levels of government
that look after your community? What responsibilities do they have, especially in terms of health

for your population? Think Mayor/Councillors, member of parliament etc. Also what are the health
priority areas being addressed by your local government?
*How does this compare to other Areas or to Victoria?
Observations (include photos) Data and Comparisons (LGA) Resources & References
 The government and
the current political
situation further affect
the health and well
being of the
community.
 The Government
designs effective
policies which help in
the extension of
services to the current
group of
population(Riggs et al
2015).
 Therefore, educational
campaigns along with
free health checkups
and immunisation
programs offered to
the Dandenong
community helped in
the control of
diseases("Australian
Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government", 2017).
Riggs, E., Yelland, J., Szwarc, J.,
Casey, S., Chesters, D.,
Duell-Piening, P., ... &
Brown, S. (2015).
Promoting the inclusion of
Afghan women and men
in research: reflections
from research and
community partners
involved in implementing
a ‘proof of
concept’project. Internatio
nal journal for equity in
health, 14(1), 13.
Australian Bureau of Statistics,
Australian
Government. (2017).
Abs.gov.au. Retrieved
19 September 2017,
from
http://www.abs.gov.au/
Summary and Analysis:How is YOUR government influencing the health of your population?
 In this respect, the government as well as the federal state governments spreading more
health literacy within the current population by means of educating the community
further.

NURBN1004 Assessment Task 1: Community Profile Report.
Part A: Fact Sheet
 Fact Sheet to be NO MORE than two (2) pages.
 Try to keep the three (3) health issues explanation to approx. 100 words each.
 References: All data MUST be referenced. References to be listed in a Reference section at
the end of the fact sheet and be in correct APA format.
Instructions:
Using any of the Icons provided, or any others you might need that represent appropriate
information, collate all your community evidence into a succinct fact sheet about YOUR community
or LGA. Ensure you include REAL data from your findings and make comparisons to other areas or to
Victoria, to show if YOUR community data is better or worse that the rest of the State. You can
demonstrate this by also including a positive/negative icon OR by giving a star rating, etc (ensure you
provide a key for what these icons mean).
Once you have summarised the facts about YOUR community or LGA, ALSO report on three (3)
health issues that exist in this community. Again, demonstrate if these findings are better/worse that
the rest of the State and provide a brief summary of WHY this is the case (max 100 words).
Remember, this information needs to be concise and factual. Use minimal description and provide
simple data (see example). The only place where your interpretation of the information is required,
is where you explain WHY the three (3) health issues exist in YOUR community.
Icons for use:
Use one design for your fact sheet. For example; all black icons or all colour, etc.
**NOTE: Icons are here as Word doc pics, therefore you can copy from this document.
Demographics: Culture:
Transport: Income:
Education: Employment:

Health services: Health:
Safety: Housing:
Health Priority areas:
You are welcome to use more/different icons depending on the health problems identified.
Tobacco: Alcohol:
Fruit/Vege intake: Drugs:
Mental Health: Dental:
References: Stars (rating):
Good/Better: Bad/Worse:
Missing/Gap/Need:
Please ensure you include a reference section at the bottom of your fact sheet to show where you
have obtained this data from. Ensure data is CURRENT (or as recent as possible).Example: Please see
the example attached, but do NOT limit yourself to this design. This is an example only to show you
how all the information can be displayed within the size limit. You can be as creative as you wish.
Community Profile Report
City of Ballarat
November, 2017

Population
Total population: XXXXX
Gender ratio: XXXX males
XXXX females
(Vic: XXXXX: XXXXX)
Ages
0-15 years: XXX (%)
16-25 years: XXX (%)
26-40 years: XXX (%)
40-64 years: XXX (%)
65+ years: XXX (%)
Transport and Access
XX.X% own private car/s
XX.X% use public transport
XX.X% require disability access
XX.X% households did not
have a car
(Vic average: XX.X%)
Housing
XX.X% population own their
own home
(Vic average: XX.X%)
XX.X% population renting
(Vic average: XX.X%)
Average dwelling: X bed/X
bath
(Vic average XXXX)
Gaps/Needs:
Equity issues:
Services required:
Vulnerable groups:
(Vic average XX.X%)
Diversity of
Population
Born in Australia: XXXXX
Aboriginal/TI : XXX
Asian: XXXX
Indian: XXXX
European: XXXX
Languages spoken at home:
English: XX%
Chinese: XX%
Other: XX%
Religion:
Catholic: XX%
Muslim: XX%
Anglican: XX%
(Compared to Vic: XXXXXXX)
Safety
Crime rate: XXX/1000
(Vic average: XX.X/1000)
Types of Crime
Assault: XX.X%
Theft: XX.X%
Sexual: XX.X%
XX.X% residents feel safe in
community at night
(Vic average: XX.X%)
Services
Private/Public:
Social/Welfare:
Protection:
Risk factors:
Weekly income
Per household: $XXX.XX
(Vic average: $XXX.XX/week)
Note:
Wendouree (3355) and
Delacombe (3356) were two of
the most disadvantaged
postcodes in Victoria.
Employment
XX.X% population employed
Part time: XX.X %
Fulltime: XX.X%
Unemployment rate: XX.X %
(Vic average: XX.X%)
Type of Employment:
Trade: XX.X%
Health: XX.X%
Retail: XX.X%
Professional: XX.X%
Other: XX.X%
Education
Private Schools: X
Public Schools: X
Tertiary institutions: X
Completed year 12: XX.X%
(Vic average: XX.X%)
Left high school: XX.X%
Tertiary Qualifications: XX.X%
Trade Qualifications: XX.X%
Nursing implications when practicing in THIS community?
Use this space to highlight any considerations or determinants that influence
nursing practice or provision of health care in this community.
You may use size 10 font if needed.
Health Priority Areas
The City of Ballarat has three main health concerns. These are: XXXXX, XXXXX and XXXXX.

As well as addressing other chronic diseases such as :
 Cancer: X.X% (Vic average: X%)
 Heart Disease: X.X% (Vic average: X%)
 Osteoporosis: X.X% (Vic average: X%)
 Arthritis: X.X% (Vic average: X%)
 Type 2 Diabetes: X.X% (Vic average: X%)Here you can write WHY this is the case for YOUR
Community (max 100 words)
Healthy Eating
XX.X% of population were overweight and
XX.X% were classed as Obese.
(Vic average: XX.X% Overweight, XX.X% Obese)
XX.X% population meet daily Australian
guidelines for fruit and vegetable intake.
(Vic average: XX.X%)
XX.X% meet daily water intake. (Vic average: XX.X%)
Mental Health
XX.X% population suffer Mental illnesses. Here you can write WHY this is the case for YOUR
community (max 100 words
(Vic average: XX.X%)
XX.X% have been diagnosed with Depression
or Anxiety
(Vic average: XX.X%)
Tobacco
XX.X% population smoke (Vic average: XX.X%)Here you can write WHY this is the case for YOUR
community (max 100 words)
Males: XX.X% (Vic average: XX.X%)
Females: XX.X% (Vic average: XX.X%)
XX.X% population have chronic respiratory
Diseases. (Vic average: XX.X%)
XX.X% population have high blood pressure
(Vic average: XX.X%)
References(must be APA formatted)
Census data
Bureau of Statistics
Other

2017 NURBN1004 Marking Guide- Assessment Task 1
Community Profile Report AND Fieldwork Workbook
Assessment Criteria Grade
Collect
This section relates to your actual field work. You will need to show evidence that you have
observed your community, undertaken additional research and located current and credible
sources of data. The observation and data sections in your worksheets are where you can
document this as this will show participation. Make sure that you do this clearly as this also
relates to the standard. It is important that you focus on quality not quantity here.
Observation and statistical evidence is of a very high standard and
demonstrates excellent fieldwork participation and understanding of
ALL elements within the community
16-20
Observation and statistical evidence is of a high standard and
demonstrates very good fieldwork participation and understanding of
MOST elements within the community
11-15
Observation and statistical evidence is of a moderate standard and
demonstrates average fieldwork participation and understanding of
SOME elements within the community
5-10
Observation and statistical evidence is of a low standard and
demonstrates poor fieldwork participation and understanding of
SOME elements within the community
0-4
Compare
This section relates to how you show that you understand the similarities and differences
between some of the key data you have found. Local Government Areas (LGAs) all have
their own sets of data that is organised with comparisons to Victoria as a whole. It is your
task to show what is the same and what is different. This will help you to start seeing gaps
that relate to the next section
An excellent standard of evidence (observations or statistics) is
provided that demonstrates comparison, similarities and differences
(gaps) BETWEEN and WITH the local community and other LGAs or the
State.
16-20
A good standard of evidence (observations or statistics) is provided
that demonstrates comparison, similarities and differences (gaps)
BETWEEN and/or WITH the local community and other LGAs or the
State.
11-15
A moderate standard of evidence (observations or statistics) is
provided that demonstrates comparison, similarities and differences
(gaps) BETWEEN and/or WITH the local community and other LGAs or
the State.
5-10
A poor standard of evidence (observations or statistics) is provided
that demonstrates comparison, similarities and differences (gaps)
BETWEEN or WITH the local community and other LGAs or the State.
0-4

Conceptualise
This is where it gets a little trickier and is largely dependent on how well you have unpacked
the section above. Ensure you are drawing on your comparisons and gaps especially with
and between groups to show who might be more at risk.
For example; your comparison may highlight that more men over the age 65 are physically
inactive when compared to women in the same age group and in fact be higher than the
Victorian average. This demonstrates an area and vulnerable group that you need to make
clear. Supporting where you accessed this data from with some general research would show
a solid understanding. If you started to connect this with rates of cardiovascular disease and
other risk factors, this would also demonstrate your level of understanding.
The analysis of field work findings demonstrates an excellent/good
understanding of links/connections between health determinants and
the health of this community and is well supported with evidence.
This includes discussion aroundthe following concepts: 1)
cultural/vulnerable groups, 2) risks and benefits as well as 3) any
existing gaps or needs.
5-10
The analysis of field work findings demonstrates a moderate/poor
understanding of links/connections between health determinants and
the health of this community and is not well supported with evidence.
There is minimal discussion aroundthe following concepts: 1)
cultural/vulnerable groups, 2) risks and benefits as well as 3) any
existing gaps or needs.
0-4
Create
This is self-explanatory, but it is really important. Spend some time organising your work and
checking your spelling. Also ensure that you include any sources that you have located in
your text as well as your reference list. Remember to use APA format and do not go outside
the page limits and font size limits.
Information is CLEAR and CONCISE, easy to read with no/minimal
spelling or grammatical errors. References are in correct APA format
AND provided for ALL evidence, current and credible.
5-10
Information is UNCLEAR and difficult to read with several spelling or
grammatical errors. References are not displayed in correct APA
format, OR provided for ALL evidence, current or credible.
0-4
TOTAL
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