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WorksheetsDiversity Year 8
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Diversity is:
each person is unique and possesses individual differences
we are all the same
belonging to a specific group
the ability to recover from difficulties
The differences between individuals and groups within the population can be described as:
Health promotion
Inequity
Ethnicity
Disability
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties is to be:
assertive
discriminative
empowering
resilient
The left of this images displays:
dignity
equality
equity
respect
the right of this image displays:
equity
equality
diversity
resilience
What does diversity look like in Australia?
Australia is full of different cultures
Everyone is unique in some way
We are a multicultural society
All are correct
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has increased since 2011 from 2.5% to 2.8% of the Australian population
True
False
One challenge that Australia may encounter with the growing population is:
Rich and more diverse culture
Increasing cost of services (health care & education)
Reduce labour shortages
Counteracts effects of an ageing population
All but one are ways that diversity has added to the Australian culture. Select the one that does not apply
Celebrations & Festivals
Restaurants, cuisines, food habits
Only the English language
Sports, games & hobbies
All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms
true
false
Children do not have specific rights to recognise their special needs as children.
True
False
Select the following which can create health inequities in Australia
Racism
Gender
Geographic location
Living Conditions
Discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfairly based on their characteristics or because they belong to a particular group.
True
False
Which act makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of areas such as race, sex, age, etc. in NSW?
The NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Stop Discrimination.com
Australia's Discrimination Act 2002
Select the following which are appropriate ways to stand up for a victim of discrimination:
Talk to a higher body
Communication
Tell them to forget about it
Comfort them
Indirect discrimination occurs when:
someone is treated unfairly because of their age, gender, etc.
when there is a requirement or rule that is the same for everyone but in effect it disadvantages a particular group
Standing up or speaking for people in society who are the most vulnerable is best known as:
Equity
Advocacy
Communication
Fairness
An organisation that advocates on behalf of people living with multiple disabilities is:
Able Australia
Equality Rights Alliance
Black Dog Institute
Amnesty International Australia
An organisation that advocates for the elderly and housebound by preparing, cooking and delivering meals is:
Cancer Council
Inspire Foundation
Meals on Wheels
Oxfam Australia
Harmony Day is a day that celebrates:
Inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background.
That we are all the same.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
