NURBN1004: Community Health Profile & Fieldwork in Greater Dandenong

This assignment presents a comprehensive community profile report focusing on Greater Dandenong, Victoria. It includes demographic data such as population size, gender ratio, age distribution, transport access, housing, and diversity. The report also covers safety aspects, crime rates, and residents' perceptions of safety. Further sections delve into employment statistics, education levels, and key health priority areas like smoking, drug abuse, mental health, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. The fieldwork component explores the community's history, demographics, culture, physical environment, and recreational opportunities, highlighting the impact of these factors on the health of the population. The analysis identifies challenges related to communication, cultural diversity, and access to healthcare services within the Greater Dandenong community.

NURBN1004: Assessment 1
Fieldwork workbook and community profile
Greater Dandenong
Student Name:
Student Number:
Submission date:
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Community Profile Report
City of Greater Dandenong
September, 2018
Population
Total population: 167,487
Gender ratio: 51% males
49% females
(Vic male: 50.9%
Vic female: 49.2%)
Ages
0-14years: 18.2 %
15-24 years: 13.7 %
25-64 years: 18.1%
65+ years: 11.7 %
Transport and Access
76.1% own private car/s
15.9% use public transport
8.6% households did not have a
car
(Vic average: 7.9%)
Housing
30.3% population own their own
home
(Vic average: 32.3%)
30.2% population renting
(Vic average: 35.3%)
Average dwelling: X bed/X bath
(Vic average 28.7)
Diversity of Population
Born in Australia: (Vic: 35.8%)
Aboriginal/TI : 0.51%/0.39%
Asian: 17.4%
Indian: 8.2%
European: 26.8
Languages spoken at home:
English: 27.2% (Vic:
72.4%)
Chinese: 2.99% (Vic:
4.9%)
Other: 15.5% (Vic: 2.4%)
Religion:
Catholic: 18.9% (Vic:
26.7%)
Muslim: 21.1% (Vic: 2.9%)
Anglican: 4.2% (Vic:
12.3%)
Safety
Crime rate: 1857/1000
(Vic average: 1164/1000)
Types of Crime
Assault: 6.8%
Theft: 12.1%
Sexual: 9.2%
36.3% residents feel safe in
community at night
(Vic average: 55.1%)
Services
Private/Public:
Social/Welfare:
Protection:
Risk factors: Insecurity
Bushy areas
Lack of proper lighting
Weekly income
Per household: $1168
(Vic average: $1419/week)
Note:
Wendouree (3355) and Delacombe
(3356) were two of the most
disadvantaged postcodes in
Victoria.
Employment
88.2% population employed
Part time: 19.4 %
Fulltime: 73.8%
Unemployment rate: 10.2 %
(Vic average: 6.8%)
Type of Employment:
Trade: 22.8% (Vic: 10.7%)
Health: 9.7% (Vic: 11.6%)
Retail: 10.6% (Vic: 10.8%)
Professional: 6.4% (Vic: 9.8%)
Education
Private Schools: 19.6%
Public Schools: 22.6%
Tertiary institutions: 24.7
Completed year 12: 13%
(Vic average: 10.3%)
Left high school: 6.0%
Tertiary Qualifications: 31.1%
Trade Qualifications: 10.0%
Nursing implications when practicing in THIS community?
Focusing on various communities with many beliefs and religions can lead to effects in aspects
that are relate well to a health care. This is done where people has to highly sensitive to
individual needs and preferences regarding the way they acquire help and advice considering
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their health status. In addition if English language is utilized as an alternative language,
information exchange and communicating to distinct parties will be altered and getting o
understand this particular situation will need a consistent assessment and evaluation
strategies before providing a probable solution.
Health Priority Areas
The City of Ballarat has three main health concerns. These are:
Smoking, drug and substance abuse and Mental health
As well as addressing other chronic diseases such as :
 Cancer: 4.3% (Vic average: 5.2%)
 Heart Disease: 9.1% (Vic average: 6.9%)
 Osteoporosis: 28% (Vic average: 35.5%)
 Arthritis: 12.1% (Vic average: 10.9%) Type 2 Diabetes:
7.6% (Vic average: 5%)
Healthy Eating
32.1% of population were overweight and
36.9% were classed as Obese.
(Vic average:34.5 % Overweight, 29% Obese)
6.9% population meet daily Australian
Guidelines for fruit and vegetable intake.
(Vic average: 13.9%)
7.1% meet daily water intake. (Vic average: 12.8%)
According to research reports, Out
of six individuals in Australian
state who are aged approximately
fifteen years has mental issues and
challenges. These mental health
problems includes various
disorders such as anxiety, mood
swings. The mental conditions are
mostly found with pregnant
women, unemployed people within
the society, divorced spouses, gays
and single individuals. Report
indicate increased domain
involving psychological distress
and anxiety in comparison with
11.3 percent people living in
Victoria to 12.1 percent for great
city of Dandenong.
Mental Health
14.5% population suffer Mental illnesses.
(Vic average: 13.1 %)
18.7% have been diagnosed with Depression
or Anxiety
(Vic average: 11.6%)
This particular behaviour should
account for various respirations and
heart signs and symptoms for example
Bronchitis, vascular attack and heart
related diseases such as stroke and
hypertension. According to research
study, 1 out of about 8 individuals
smoke on a daily basis
(Palermo, Robinson, Robertson,
2012). In this case middle age men
who has physiological challenges and
minimal educational and financial
resources are the most affected victims
of such trend .Smoking has resulted to a
decreased lifespan in people who
smoke. It has also contributed to death
in Australia. Local surveys show that
smoking habit was more experienced in
Greater Dandenong as compared to the
middle level states. Thousands of people
die annually due to drug related
negative impacts
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Tobacco
14.5% population smoke (Vic average: 13.1
Males: 15.8% (Vic average: 14%)
Females: 12.2% (Vic average: 11%)
23.7% population have chronic respiratory
Diseases. (Vic average: %)
28.4% population have high blood pressure
(Vic average: 25.9%)
Illegal drug usage of drugs leading to
both abuse and misuse in this specific
area indicated that one out of 7 people
use the drugs for recreational use. Young
adults from the age of 18 years are more
likely to involve themselves in drug
related issues. Bhang has been recorded
to be the most used and popular among
the youths leading to the growth of
various psychoses, hallucination,
addiction and increased levels of
ectacy.The next popular drug was
cocaine followed by heroin.
References
https://www.economyprofile.com.au/greaterdandenong/industries#bar-chart
Census data
Bureau of Statistics
Fieldwork Workbook: weeks 1-2
People and Culture
Element 1: HISTORY
This aspect involves exploration of the entire historical development of a certain society. This
includes the year it was started, what factors led to its specific referral name, its population
density and distribution, the community’s industrial and geographical location and trade
foundations. The important events that contributed to the optimum development of this
particular community in the modern day world is addressed. Questions such as the time the
community has settled in that region are constantly enquired. One is also required to identify
its past historical based evidence for example artistic nature.
Fieldwork: Observations (include photos) Research Data and Comparisons (LGA)
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 Dandenong tower building with
historical based evidences as storage
 Dandenong Market
 Started in year 1852
 Title-Aboriginal
“This name is established from the
“woiwurrung” word (“Tanjenong” whose
deep Meaning is the existing lofty mountains
that link to the available Dandenong
mountain ranges)
 Population –Its main activity is art go
growing crops, rearing animals and
grazing them in the grasslands.
 Manufacturing of timber
 Industries and factory premises –
Producing coal, brick designing and
carrying out quarrying activities
such as mining, expensive stones and
sand
 Home animals as livestock global
market –began in year 1866
 1950s after math war population
dispersions migrations that involved
constant entering of Greek and Italian
people.
Various upcoming suburbs established.
Resources & References
 Dandenong Library
 Australian Bureau of Statistics
References
Ang, J. B. (2010). Does foreign aid promote growth? Exploring the role of financial
liberalization. Review of Development Economics, 14(2), 197-212.
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People and Culture
Element 2: DEMOGRAPHICS
For this element you are required to examine the type of people that make up your population.
Fieldwork: Observations (include photos) Research Data and Comparisons (LGA)
 Increased level of nationalities
 offently spoken languages apart from
English language
 Different food product retails and
supplies.
 High Young population size
 Distinct faiths and beliefs
 Population -156000
 Individuals Born overseas- approx.
66%
 Age range between bracket of 0-14 –
27447
 Age group 15-24- 21104
 Age group 25- 64- 81586
 Age 65 years and above estimated
number of 21910
 Total number of residents were seen
to be estimated 48.0% female and
52% male
 Medium overall average age group 32
years
Compared to Victorian reports and data the
available statistical results in terms of
numbers for the above age groups had a close
dimension with each other.
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Resources & References
De Silva, I., Rozen, W. M., Ramakrishnan, A., Mirkazemi, M., Baillieu, C., Ptasznik, R., & Leong, J.
(2012). Achieving adequate margins in ameloblastoma resection: the role for intra-operative
specimen imaging. Clinical report and systematic review. PLoS One, 7(10), e47897.
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0047897
Element 3: CULTURE/RELIGION
This aspect evaluates individual diversity in the entire sample or total population. One need to
evaluate enthnicity,different races, the kind of language being used, religious beliefs, cultural
heritage performances and festivals, architectural structures,shops,retails,restaurants.
*How might this compare to other areas or to Victoria as a whole?
Fieldwork: Observations (include photos) Research Data and Comparisons (LGA)
 Little India
 Dandenong Church
 Hindu
Spoken Languages
 English language- 45355
 Vietnamese- 17085
 Mandarin- 5422
 Punjabi- 5859
 Sinhalese- 3506
 Other- 21244
Religion
 Christianity- 56950
 Islam -18941
 Hinduism- 7576
 Buddhism -23568
 Other religious beliefs- 6135
Comparing Buddhism and Islam religion, it is
quite evident that they are double that of
Victorian sate. Greater Dandenong has the
largest figures regarding Vietnamese
Speaking individuals as compared to the rest
of Victoria which has a ratio of 11.3%: 1.8%
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 Keysborough
Buddhist Temple
 Many foods range
Resources & References
Palermo, C., Robinson, C., Robertson, K., & Hii, S. (2012). Approaches for prioritising the nutritional
needs of refugee communities. Australian journal of primary health, 18(1), 11-16.
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KEY QUESTIONS TO ANSWER: (500 WORDS max)
1. History about the community. The Dandenong’s historical developments results strongly from a
system of high working class and ethnicity aspects. It is a community comprised of many
culture values, or heritage with estimated 151 and above nationalities. It is also a large-scale
base for homeless people who seek refuge as the largest number in the Victorian local
municipality under a council. The Dandenong community has absolutely minimal information
about existing health care and hospital services that are vital to them. Their inability to
communicate in English with distance them from other cultures available in the region.
2. What demographics indicate about the people in MY chosen community?
After clearly understanding the given demographics and statistical data obtained in reliable sources it is
evident that the major occupation activity for the community members is providing both skilled and
non-skilled labourer in the manufacturing sector such as industries (Palermo, Robinson, Robertson,
2012).
Some of the essential places are specifically owned by the residents while other homes have loan
mortgage. There also exists some rental buildings as assets. Conversely, the youth has increased values
and cultural diversity.
3. How diversity of the entire population influence health?
Typically an extensive community diversification having various cultures can impact health status as a
result of having decreased or no effective communication and proper understanding in a particular
western countries health services, English as the alternate language of the people make sit very
problematic to help and offer treatment from people rising from distinct backgrounds. For instance the
history of the refugee seekers (Palermo, Robinson, Robertson, 2012).
4. What I have learned?
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Fieldwork Workbook: weeks 3-4
Environment and Accessibility
Element 4: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
This is the local and physical surroundings. It includes weather patterns, access to a
local areas, water bodies ,land topography, and natural calamities
How this element compare to other areas or to Victoria?
Fieldwork: Observations (include photos) Research Data and Comparisons (LGA)
 Dandenong mountain ranges
 Dandenong Trains and buses
 Carbon IV oxide Emissions per
household decreased by
approximately 0.6 percent in
Dandenong council as compared top
industrial.
 Industrial premise
 Optimum manufacturing levels
 Continuous infrastructural access to
main channels, ways roads and rail
transport networks.
 41kms out of Sydney Central Business
District.
 Entirely Flat to hilly regions.
Constant calamities of flooding in Dandenong
plains and flat regions
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Resources & References
 Madapatha, S.M. (Photographer). (2017, September 18). Dandenong ranges
[Photograph]. Dandenong, Victoria.
 , Victoria.
Environment and Accessibility
Element 5: RECREATION
This involves how people utilise the environmental surrounding for example support
activities in order to promote recreation. The type of people and risks associated with
each recreational activity is explored. Whether these available resources cater for
every member including the disabled.
Fieldwork: Observations (include photos) Research Data and Comparisons (LGA)
 Dandenong team in Netball Stadium
 Dandenong (OASIS)
 Leisure walk
 Massive central park in Dandenong
Central Business District
 walking and biking side trails
 Dandenong OASIS swimming pools
with competent gym structures and
public pool facilities meant for
swimming games (Cabuang, 2018).
 Dandenong national netball Stadium
Netball.
Basically, Dandenong gives its good people
adequate available scarce resources in order
to be fit health wise. The people need to
interact with local environment rather than
going to other neighbouring regions.
As a result of the gaming activities discussed
above, the residents have low level risks.
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Gym
Resources & References
Cabuang, Y. (2018). Exploring dandenong creek. Interaction, 46(2), 35.
Environment and Accessibility
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