Cafs

• Wellbeing


  The satisfaction an individual experiences when their needs are met. Having sustained wellbeing contributes to being happy and healthy.
• Ill-being


  The opposite of wellbeing, the state of being unhappy, unhealthy, unmotivated.
• Factors affecting wellbeing (SPEECS)

  • Social
  • Physical
  • Emotional
  • Economic
  • Cultural
  • Spiritual
• Social factors


  • Related to the interaction with other people and can be satisfied by having relationships with family and peers, love and affection from family and friends
• Physical factors


  • Relate to the physical health and safety of an individual, including adequate sleep and rest, nourishment for growth, and good health, regular physical activity
• Emotional factors


  • Relate to feelings, including bonding, connections, love, self image, self concept, opportunity to express oneself
• Economic factors


  • Having sufficient income, employment opportunities and job security
• Cultural factors


  • Relating to customs, beliefs, values and traditions, including identifying with or belonging to a cultural group, having opportunities to maintain cultural heritage through story, dance etc
• Spiritual factors


  • Relating to moral or religious areas, including identifying right from wrong, having a purpose in life, developing ideals, aspirations and personal values, understanding religious principles
• An individual's wellbeing


  Can affect the wellbeing of others in a group
• An individual's wellbeing


  Can be different from that of the people around them
• Group wellbeing


  Is dependent on the wellbeing of the individuals within that group
• Needs


  Things that are required to sustain our lives. They are essential in maintaining our existence, as well as keeping us physically and mentally healthy (e.g. food, safety, love, acceptance)
• Wants


  Our preferences or desires. They are not necessary for survival, or maintaining good health (e.g. computer, watch, television, phone)
• Specific needs (SHESEAS)


  • Safety & Security
  • Health
  • Education
  • Sense of Identity
  • Employment
  • Adequate State of Living
• Safety & Security


  • Refers to our desire to be protected and safe from threat, including exposure to the weather, burglary, physical harm. Can affect both physical and emotional aspects of wellbeing.
• Health


  • Related to a person's perception of wellbeing, including physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and mental dimensions. Satisfying personal health is crucial for positive wellbeing.
• Education


  • Refers to the action of obtaining knowledge and acquiring skills, through formal or informal means. Important in ensuring families and individuals know what resources are accessible to them.
• Sense of Identity


  • An individual's conception of who they are, which can influence their confidence and self-esteem. Shaped by family, work and social life, and changes throughout life.
• Employment


  • An activity to which one devotes time and energy towards payment or profit. Can help meet specific needs for teens and adults.
• Adequate State of Living


  • Refers to primary needs like food, clothing, shelter, that are required by all people and are usually met within a family setting, with external community support.
• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs


  A motivational theory in psychology that proposes if a person's lower needs are not met then they are unlikely to be concerned about achieving higher order needs. Individuals will move up and down the hierarchy depending on their needs at different times.
• It is important that our basic needs are satisfied for survival. In Australia most of our basic needs are met, although our sense of wellbeing is influenced by the degree to which our needs are met.</b>
• Goal Setting


  The objectives we aim for in life. They are the targets that direct the individual's activities and priorities, and often reflect their values and needs.
• Types of Goals


  • Short term goals
  • Medium term goals
  • Long term goals
• Setting goals can contribute to the satisfaction of needs and enhancing wellbeing as it encourages individuals to reach their goals and motivates further goal-directed behaviour.
• Resources


  Things people use to achieve their goals. The vast majority of individuals have limited resources, so they need to carefully manage those that are available.
• Interchangeability of Resources


  The exchange of resources such as money, time, possessions and skills for goods and services.
• Resource Sustainability


  The effective and efficient use of resources so they are available for future use, especially for non-renewable resources like water and forests.
• Strategies to conserve human and non-human resources

  • Recycling paper or ink jet cartridges
  • Sending electronic instead of printed financial statements
  • Turning off taps while brushing teeth or washing dishes
  • Using renewable energy resources like solar panels or wind turbines
• Personal Values and Past Experiences

  • Values are qualities an individual or family believes to be desirable and important in life, developed through early interactions and often remaining constant. Past experiences influence how people are raised and their values, impacting their resource management.
• Factors influencing availability of and access to resources (ALL GOOD CHILDREN DESERVE SWEETS)


  • Age
  • Gender
  • culture
  • socioeconic
  • disability
• Values


  Beliefs that are important throughout our lifetime, e.g. honesty, self-respect
• Values


  Can evolve over time, e.g. being independent
• Past experiences


  Influence the way people are raised and their values, which will impact their resource management
• Factors influencing availability of and access to resources

  • Age
  • Gender
  • Culture
  • Disability
  • Socioeconomic status
• Age


  Influences what resources are available to and accessible for people depending on their specific age group
• Gender


  May affect the knowledge and suitability of the resources available as well as each gender's availability and access
• Culture


  Influences and affects an individual and their family's knowledge of available resources as many resources that exist may possibly go against the cultural beliefs and understandings
• Culture


  May also decrease their resources due to language barriers