work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children

[isabella]

Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: CHCRF511A work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children
Your Assignment Type: Standard Question
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner

Your Question?
Hi, I need help with my assessment task

CHCRF511A work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children
for this task we have to investigate social justice issues for disadvantaged families with young children .
I choose to do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
Task -
a. Explain what is meant by the concept of human rights and why the recognition of human rights is important
b. Identify and describ the target group .Description should include reference to current statistical information
c. Investigate the implications for children and families - life chances , acccess to health care , education , food and shelter , quality of life
d. find the key initiatives currently being taken by the Australian government to support children at greatest risk of long term diadvantage
e. Suggest the role of early childhood services might play in supporting your target group

Thanks for your support

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
Far I have got there is no universally agreed definition; indeed, people's understanding of human rights is continually evolving. There are general understandings, though, of what is meant by the term. One way of looking at rights is to see them as a special kind of claim on others. For example, the right to education means that everyone is entitled to a good education and, in particular, that governments have an obligation to provide education facilities and services.

Another way of understanding human rights is to look at the specific human rights that people around the world have agreed upon. Equality and freedom from discrimination are generally accepted as fundamental. Specific rights include the right to life, freedom from torture and other cruel and inhuman treatment, rights to a fair trial, free speech and freedom of religion, rights to health, education and an adequate standard of living. There are many others.

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Hi, I need help with my assessment task

[cathiek]

try the australian human rights commission webpage. www.humanrights.gov.au They have info on social justice in relation to Indigenous people. Hopefully there will be something there that will help.

[isabella]

Hi Cathiek, I try but couldn' t see the answer to my question.
if you see them please support me Cathiek.

[isabella]

Hi Cathiek
Can you please answer: a. Explain what is meant by the concept of human rights and why the recognition of human rights is important
b. Identify and describ the target group .Description should include reference to current statistical information
c. Investigate the implications for children and families - life chances , acccess to health care , education , food and shelter , quality of life
d. find the key initiatives currently being taken by the Australian government to support children at greatest risk of long term diadvantage
e. Suggest the role of early childhood services might play in supporting your target group

[cathiek]

What is meant by human rights (this is cut and pasted directly from the Australian Human Rights Comm page so please change to your words)

Human rights recognise the inherent value of each person, regardless of background, where we live, what we look like, what we think or what we believe.

They are based on principles of dignity, equality and mutual respect, which are shared across cultures, religions and philosophies. They are about being treated fairly, treating others fairly and having the ability to make genuine choices in our daily lives.

Respect for human rights is the cornerstone of strong communities in which everyone can make a contribution and feel included.

I think you can use your own judgement and words for why they are important - eg: so everyone is treated fairly, has their own beliefs respected etc....

What are the implications for families. Well families that have had their human rights not met ; ie; discrimination due to their background etc may not be treated fairly by some people in the community. I am not sure who your target group is. but say it is Indigenous people the stolen generation could come into it, or not having basic health care etc...
There are many key initiatives being undertaken and again id depends on your target group, could be boat people initiatives, health care for indigenous australians etc.
Early childhood groups could support these by ensuring they treat each person with respect and dignity, perhaps giving out pamphlets highlighting services for the target group, for instance, my centre has a poster outlining dental health for toddlers as many families in the area cannot afford this, and a special program has been set up to help these children. I ensure that all parents know about it and how to get onto this program. This promotes being treated fairly in relation to health care.
Hope this is of some assistance.
Cathiek

[isabella]

Thanks Cathiek for your kind support.
yes my target group is Indigenous people do you have more guidance for the responce to add Cathiek?