Round 2

Marko and Gloria are parents of a child who demonstrates significant challenging behaviours. How would these parents benefit from using respite care?

• The parents would be able to holiday with the child.

• The parents would have increased time to spend together

• The child would learn how to choose appropriate behaviours

• The parents would be trained on how to deal with challenging behaviours

Which of the following is an example of an informal primary carer?

• A grandmother who cares for her granddaughter twice a week

• A husband looking after his seriously ill wife for several years

• An employee in a nursing home who cares for aged residents for many years

• A family day care provider who looks after children three times a week in their own home

In which of the following are both resources examples of formal support for young carers?

• Centrelink and counselling

• Kids Helpline and sporting clubs

• An online blog and after-school care programs

• The internet for research and childcare services

Which of the following best describes an example of indulgent parenting?

• Children are not supervised around a pool

• Children are not allowed to drink soft drink

• Children use the internet without restrictions

• Children negotiate with parents to attend a party

A primary carer of a child is defined as an individual who

• is the non-custodial parent

• provides the biological material for the child.

• cares for a primary school aged child before school.

• has an ongoing responsibility for meeting the child’s needs.

Betty is a 90-year-old grandmother who is about to move in with her daughter due to her decreased mobility. To support Betty’s wellbeing, her daughter should prepare for the move by

• creating a budget.

• enrolling her mother in an online workshop.

• modifying the physical environment in her home.

• accessing a local counselling service for her mother.

Which of the following is an example of formal support for carers?

• Neighbours babysitting on a regular basis

• Grandparents looking after a disabled child

• Counselling to help manage parenting responsibilities

• An older cousin accompanying a sick child to a hospital

Which of the following is a responsibility of foster carers with children in their care?

• Consenting to the child’s adoption

• Providing adequate care for the child

• Passing on beliefs, knowledge and customs

• Proceeding with legal issues on behalf of the child

Holly is a first-time parent who has recently returned to part-time employment after taking paid maternity leave. Which of the following would best assist Holly to manage her multiple commitments?

• Organising a family holiday

• Using online grocery shopping

• Accessing before and after school care

• Attending a local community playgroup

Which of the following is an example of a social influence on parents and carers?

• Support for a dependant’s religious needs

• A student leaving school in Year 10 to find work

• Changing attitudes towards breastfeeding in public

• Assessment of a carer’s allowance to meet medical needs