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2017 NURBN1004 Fieldwork WorkbookInstructions: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 CultureEnvironment and AccessibilitySocioeconomic State and ConnectionServices and ResourcesYou will notice that each template has a coloured section at the bottom of the page and each fieldwork session has agroup 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 1-2People and Culture
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Element1: HISTORYThis 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 cometo be here? What was the community founded on- industry, geographic location, etc? What significant events has impacted on the development of this community today? How long have residents lived here- long term or transient population? Can you discover anything elsethat ‘paints a picture’ about the history of this community?Observations (include photos)Data and Comparisons (LGA)Resources& ReferencesThe City of Ballarat is largest inland centre at Victoria.Aboriginals inhabited the area prior to 1837.The name has been derived from 2 words “Balla” and “Arat”, which mean resting place.The area was subjected to rapid immigration from August 1851 due its development into a goldfield andmining activities.Got its present name due to amalgamation of local government.Major buildings are the Art gallery, Australian exprisoners of war memorial, arch of victory, ballarat old general cemetery, kryal castle and the gold museum.Acknowledges Wathaurung people as traditional custodians of the land.Victoria was home to many indigenous populations prior to European settlement. However, the City of Ballarat had Dja Dja Wurrung and Wadawurung indigenous people living in it for more than 40,000 years.
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Sturt Street, 29/07/17, clicked by self.Wildlife park, 31/07/17, clicked by self.Ballarat high school, 02/08/17, clicked by self.
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Summary and Analysis:What does this history tell you about the people in your community? Can you see any indirect links to health?The community was started by aboriginals and indigenous people. Aboriginals suffer from higher mortality due to cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, tobacco consumption aqndkidney related diseases. Element 2: DEMOGRAPHICSFor 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 & ReferencesEstimated total population- 103,407.Estimated resident population- 101,686; living in 45,231 dwellings.Average household size- 2.38.Males- 48,864 (48.1%).Females- 52,821 (51.9%) (Censusdata.abs.gov.au, 2017).44.9% people were married, 36.89%unmarried, 9.26% divorced and 6.11% widowed.25,509 families were available during the census.41.02% families were with children, 38.5% without children, 18.19% single parent family and 1.56% others.Out of 40,582 families, 2.11% households were identified with indigenous persons.Rest 97.89% households had peoplebelonging to other race and creed.Occupied private dwellings were 40,616.Victoria-5,926,624 resident population,2,525,540 in dwellings.Males- 2,908,077.Females- 3,018,549.Married- 2,344,107; unmarried- 1,720,887; divorced-382,544 and widowed- 251,674 (Censusdata.abs.gov.au, 2017).559,717 families without children; 709,965 with children and 234,596 one parent families.Occupied private dwellings- 2,112,699.
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Nonprivate dwellings were 3,405.There were 89.6% Australian citizens.Population above 15 years of age was 80.9%.Sunday gathering, 01/08/17, clicked by self.House at Brown Hills, 02/08/17, clicked by self.
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Summary and Analysis: What do the demographics tell you about the people in your community?There are more number of females than males. Most of the families have children and occupy private dwellings. There are more indigenous households. Element 3: CULTURE/RELIGIONThis 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, whatreligions are followed or celebrated, are there cultural festivals held, review buildings, shopsand 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 & References1,473 aboriginals and Torres strait islander people found.The maximum ancestries were English, Australian and Irish.English- 42,457 (41.8%)Australian- 40,281 (39.6%)Irish- 16,063 (15.08%)Scottish- 12,431 (12.2%)German- 4,383 (4.3%)Dutch- 2,661 (2.6%)Italian- 2,512 (2.5%) (Censusdata.abs.gov.au, 2017)Chinese- 1,632 (1.6%)Indian- 1,132 (1.1%)Welsh- 643 (0.6%)Total people born overseas were 9,630 (9.5%).They belonged to non-English speaking countries (5.5%), mainEnglish speaking countries 47,788 indigenous people.1,377,134 Catholic; 530,710 Anglican and 204,587 Eastern Orthodox.Ancestry- 22.6% English, 21.1% Australian, 7.6% Iriswh, 6.3% Scottish and 4.7% Chinese.Overseas birth ancestry- 64.9% Australia, 2.9% for theU.K and India, 2.7% for China and 1.6% forNew Zealand.Censusdata.abs.gov.au. (2017).2016 Census QuickStats: Victoria.Censusdata.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 15 September 2017, from http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/2?opendocument
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(3.9%) and Australia (83.7%).Most of the overseas born population belonged to the U.K followed by New Zealand, India and China.The number of non-religious people experienced more change when compared to Christians and non-Christians in 2016.Christians- 24,725 (24.3%)Anglican- 10,823 (10.6%)Uniting Church- 6,930 (6.8%)Presbyterian and reformed- 2,800 (2.8%)Christian, nfd- 1,820 (1.8%)Churches of Christ- 958 (0.9%)Baptist- 900 (0.9%)Buddhism- 759 (0.7%0Pentecostal- 646 (0.6%)Hinduism- 616 (0.6%) (Censusdata.abs.gov.au, 2017).Several cultural events like ANZAC day, Australia day, Children’s week, Ballarat Backyard tasters, Harmony fest,Christmas, Summer Sundays and White Ribbon days are held.Different shopping markets like the Bridge mall, Central Square Ballarat, Stockland Wendouree,Mill market house a number of speciality stores that offer a wonderful retail experience.Widely visited restaurants are The Forge Pizzeria, Yellow Espresso, L’Espresso, Fu Man Lou Dumpling Bar, Meigas and Kambei Japanese Restaurants.The most important buildings are the Arch of Victory, OlympicPrecinct, Chinese open monument, Federation University, Ballarat Base hospital, Tramway Museum, Sovereign hill and Australian Ex-
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POW memorial.Ballarat Central Uniting Church, 04/08/17, clicked by self.Arch of Victory, 05/08/17, clicked by self.Bridge mall, 06/08/17, clicked by self.
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