pg 117: 1-12a-f (9A2 - Due Fri 16/9) (9B2 Due - Tue 13/9)
1. Name one federal and one state government department that fund and help with projects in small and regional towns.
• One federal fund is the Australian Government’s Department of Transport
• One State fund is the NSW Department
2. Name two government programs that Gulargambone has used to receive funding for various projects.
The two government programs that Gulargambone has used to receive funding include the Townlife Development Program and The Regional Partnerships program.
3. What is a rural transaction centre and why is it important?
It is a project that allows rural and remote communities to introduce new services, or group together existing services into one location: this assists with sustainable and increased services to the region.
4. What services does the GRTC offer?
The GRTC offers Giropost, Centrelink, Medicare, Internet access and the Reliance Credit Union along with the usual postal services and a small, but modern gift shop.
5. How have community groups responded to change in Gulargambone?
The community groups have responded in positive way. They have formed into community groups. These groups have lobbied government and non-government organisations for funding and assistance.
6. Give three examples of specific actions and strategies the Gulargambone Flying Ahead group has implemented in response to changes.
i. To increase the population and services that are available
ii. To improve the visual appearance of the town
iii. To promote Gulargambone
7. What was the purpose of the two eight two eight project?
The two eight two eight project involved the restoration of the former picture theatre into a vibrant and multifaceted community centre.
8. Outline some examples of active citizenship in the achievements that Gulargambone has made since 2000.
Some examples of the achievements include
• The opening of the Rural Transaction Centre and the first community-owned post office in Australia
• Lobbying for and receiving a new multi-purpose helath centre
• The purchase and renovation of the old picture theatre
9. Outline the role of the local government, Coonamble Shire Council, in the implementation of the Gulargambone Flying Ahead program
Coonamble Shire Council has been supportive of the Gulargambone Flying Ahead program and has provided financial assistance for many of the projects.
10. View the before and after photos in 4.24. Describe the changes that have taken place to renew and renovate this area.
In the before and after photos we can see many good changes. The before picture shows a very dull and boring building and has a feeling that it is unsafe to enter. The after photo looks more modern and cleaning and feels safer to enter.
11. In a paragraph discuss the importance of active citizenship in small communities like Gulargambone.
Active citizenship is very important to small communities such as Gulargambone because it gives them the right to do more things. These things include:
• all individuals and groups have the right to engage in the creation and re-creation of that democratic society
• have the right to participate in all of the democratic practices and institutions within that society
• Have the responsibility to ensure a broad definition of the political includes all relationships and structures throughout the social arrangement.
12. Read the news article?
a) The article is about how Gulargambone has become what it is now
b) According to the writer the causes of decline in Gulargambone is the collapse of their economy and the ravages of the drought
c) The impacts of the decline include the collapse of business as shops, banks, petrol stations and other services were removed and closed down.
d) The thing that caused the community to galvanise into action was the post office came under threat of closure.
e) The post office is so important because it would take a two-hour drive to get there
f) The some of the projects the community has completed includes:
• A town logo
• Constructed sculptures that now line the highway and the streets
• Restoration of the town’s old picture theatre
Monday, September 12, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
pg 113: 1-6 8-11 (9A2 - Due Wed 14/9) (9B2 - Due Mon 12/9)
1) How does drought affect rural communities?
hardship for agricultural population which has an effect on businesses and jobs, increased welfare dependency
2) What was a consequence of the soldier settler blocks being sold?
more farms available but there are less farms actually running
3) What three main factors have caused a decline in agriculture?
The three main factors that have caused a decline in agriculture is The soldiers settler blocks being sold, collapse in the wool industry, rising costs in the agricultural
4) How has mechanisation contributed to unemployment?
It has contributed to more advanced and more powerful machinery. This makes it a lot easier which means they don't need as many employees
5) How do lifestyle factors and better roads and tranpsort contribute to the decline in small country towns like Gulargambone?
the improvement in roads and cars it gives people better access to wider communities which means they are able to bypass smaller and more isolated towns such as Gulargambone. It is also easier to use particular services and facilities with entertainment in larger towns
6) Give three pieces of evidence or rural decline in Gulargambone?
1. People have left the town to search for employment and
2. education,
3. the age median
8) Refer to 4.12 Describe the trend in the population of Gulargame over the past 50 years
The population went down from 1954 to the mid 1960's, from then and on the population has been going up and down. From starting with a population of 900 people Gulargambone has lost 500 people.
9) Refer to 4.14 Describe the unusual shape of the population pyramid for Gulargambone. Suggest reasons for this shape.
The population is appeared in a pyramid as it makes it much easier to tell the population through all of the ages. The pyramid covers all the ages from 0-80.
10) Refer to 4.18
a. for the past 50 years, the enrollments of Gulargamobe at Central School has been declining.
11) The importance of active citizenship in small communities like Gulargambone
hardship for agricultural population which has an effect on businesses and jobs, increased welfare dependency
2) What was a consequence of the soldier settler blocks being sold?
more farms available but there are less farms actually running
3) What three main factors have caused a decline in agriculture?
The three main factors that have caused a decline in agriculture is The soldiers settler blocks being sold, collapse in the wool industry, rising costs in the agricultural
4) How has mechanisation contributed to unemployment?
It has contributed to more advanced and more powerful machinery. This makes it a lot easier which means they don't need as many employees
5) How do lifestyle factors and better roads and tranpsort contribute to the decline in small country towns like Gulargambone?
the improvement in roads and cars it gives people better access to wider communities which means they are able to bypass smaller and more isolated towns such as Gulargambone. It is also easier to use particular services and facilities with entertainment in larger towns
6) Give three pieces of evidence or rural decline in Gulargambone?
1. People have left the town to search for employment and
2. education,
3. the age median
8) Refer to 4.12 Describe the trend in the population of Gulargame over the past 50 years
The population went down from 1954 to the mid 1960's, from then and on the population has been going up and down. From starting with a population of 900 people Gulargambone has lost 500 people.
9) Refer to 4.14 Describe the unusual shape of the population pyramid for Gulargambone. Suggest reasons for this shape.
The population is appeared in a pyramid as it makes it much easier to tell the population through all of the ages. The pyramid covers all the ages from 0-80.
10) Refer to 4.18
a. for the past 50 years, the enrollments of Gulargamobe at Central School has been declining.
11) The importance of active citizenship in small communities like Gulargambone
Thursday, September 8, 2011
pg 109: 1-7, 8b, 9a-d, 10
1. What is rural decline?
The loss of population, employment and opportunities in rural areas
2. Describe the location of Gulargambone
115 Kilometres north of Dubbo and approximately 500 kilometres north-west of Sydney at a latitude and longitude of 31 degrees 20 minutes South.
3. Briefly describe one feature of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere around Gulargambone.
Gulargambone has a temperate climate with periods of extreme heat in summer, up to 45 degrees Celsius and cold in winter down to -5 degrees Celsius. The average annual rainfall is 580-595 millimetres and it can be highly variable. The town lies on the Castlereagh River that is usually dry as it flows underground. The terrain is flat to undulating and the soils are fertile black and red types.
4. What were soldier settler blocks? How did they contribute to the growth of Gulargambone?
After the Second World War the agricultural land surrounding the township was split up by the Australian Government into smaller blocks for returned soldiers. These were known as soldier settler blocks.
5. What main economic activities take place around Gulargambone?
The main activity is agriculture
6. How many people live Gulargambone? How many live in the surrounding area?
447 people lived in the town in 2001. 1072 people were living in the surrounding area.
7. What is the CDEP?
The Community Development Employment Program employs and trains local Aboriginal people
8. Refer to 4.5 and 4.6
i. Gular silos is located north from Gulargambone
ii. Warrawee is located north from Gulargambone
iii. Tailby State Forest is located North West from Gulargabone
9. Refer to 4.5
a)
i. 31 degrees 17.5 S, 148 degrees 16 E
ii. 31 degrees 22 S, 148 degrees 16 E
iii. 31 degrees 14.5 S, 148 degrees 22.5 E
b) Give the area reference for:
i. Tailby State Forest – AR 6253
ii. Gulargambone – AR 6353
iii. Dragon Cowal – AR 6151
c)
i. A = 3.125 ha
ii. 1.5625 ha
10. 4.30 has the largest scale as it shows many other cities such as Sydney, Gosford etc.
The loss of population, employment and opportunities in rural areas
2. Describe the location of Gulargambone
115 Kilometres north of Dubbo and approximately 500 kilometres north-west of Sydney at a latitude and longitude of 31 degrees 20 minutes South.
3. Briefly describe one feature of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere around Gulargambone.
Gulargambone has a temperate climate with periods of extreme heat in summer, up to 45 degrees Celsius and cold in winter down to -5 degrees Celsius. The average annual rainfall is 580-595 millimetres and it can be highly variable. The town lies on the Castlereagh River that is usually dry as it flows underground. The terrain is flat to undulating and the soils are fertile black and red types.
4. What were soldier settler blocks? How did they contribute to the growth of Gulargambone?
After the Second World War the agricultural land surrounding the township was split up by the Australian Government into smaller blocks for returned soldiers. These were known as soldier settler blocks.
5. What main economic activities take place around Gulargambone?
The main activity is agriculture
6. How many people live Gulargambone? How many live in the surrounding area?
447 people lived in the town in 2001. 1072 people were living in the surrounding area.
7. What is the CDEP?
The Community Development Employment Program employs and trains local Aboriginal people
8. Refer to 4.5 and 4.6
i. Gular silos is located north from Gulargambone
ii. Warrawee is located north from Gulargambone
iii. Tailby State Forest is located North West from Gulargabone
9. Refer to 4.5
a)
i. 31 degrees 17.5 S, 148 degrees 16 E
ii. 31 degrees 22 S, 148 degrees 16 E
iii. 31 degrees 14.5 S, 148 degrees 22.5 E
b) Give the area reference for:
i. Tailby State Forest – AR 6253
ii. Gulargambone – AR 6353
iii. Dragon Cowal – AR 6151
c)
i. A = 3.125 ha
ii. 1.5625 ha
10. 4.30 has the largest scale as it shows many other cities such as Sydney, Gosford etc.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Go Back to Where You Came From Reflection
• What is your initial reaction to the show?
I’m very shocked about how refugees have to go through to come to Australia. I believe Australia should let in these refugees as they are only trying to survive. After watching this documentary, I realise how fortunate I am that I was born in Australia and that I don’t have to go through what the refugees have to go through.
Take this Quiz: http://www.sbs.com.au/thefacttester?question=4
• What percentage of immigrants are refugees?
There are around 81,000 refugees that have been resettled annually around the world
• Why does such a small number of people make for such a big deal both politically and in the media? (Give your opinion)
• Where does Australia rank among countries accepting refugees?
Australia is ranked 18 amongst the countries accepting refugees.
• To what extent do we have an obligation to help other people suffering in the world? (your opinion)
The refugees should have a better life in the as they work incredible hard to get to safe countries like Australia. Even though the refugees are illegally entering countries, they are only trying to survive and have a better life.
• How much extra support do refugees receive in comparison to other Australian citizens?
They receive no extra support or compassion than Australians do
• How many Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention?
11 Asian countries have signed the UN Refugee Convention
• Why is it important to note that Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention? What does this mean for refugees in Malaysia?
Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention because Malaysia does not recognise the rights of the refugees as defined in the convention. This means that refugees will be treated differently in Malaysia than other countries.
I’m very shocked about how refugees have to go through to come to Australia. I believe Australia should let in these refugees as they are only trying to survive. After watching this documentary, I realise how fortunate I am that I was born in Australia and that I don’t have to go through what the refugees have to go through.
Take this Quiz: http://www.sbs.com.au/thefacttester?question=4
• What percentage of immigrants are refugees?
There are around 81,000 refugees that have been resettled annually around the world
• Why does such a small number of people make for such a big deal both politically and in the media? (Give your opinion)
• Where does Australia rank among countries accepting refugees?
Australia is ranked 18 amongst the countries accepting refugees.
• To what extent do we have an obligation to help other people suffering in the world? (your opinion)
The refugees should have a better life in the as they work incredible hard to get to safe countries like Australia. Even though the refugees are illegally entering countries, they are only trying to survive and have a better life.
• How much extra support do refugees receive in comparison to other Australian citizens?
They receive no extra support or compassion than Australians do
• How many Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention?
11 Asian countries have signed the UN Refugee Convention
• Why is it important to note that Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention? What does this mean for refugees in Malaysia?
Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention because Malaysia does not recognise the rights of the refugees as defined in the convention. This means that refugees will be treated differently in Malaysia than other countries.
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