Australian Studies
This book aims to enable students to obtain sufficient information about what is happening locally and throughout Australia today, so that they can:
- reflect on their personal circumstances, and those of their family and friends
- outline some possible employment, work and money-making trends in Australia over the next twenty years
- set some realistic short and long term personal goals.
On completion of this short book, students should be able to meet the following learning outcomes:
- explain the main social trends in Australia today
- explain some current trends in Australian politics,industry, business and employment
- explain how they can equip themselves to thrive in this changing world
- discuss ways to become more active citizens in their local communities
- discuss a range of likely future trends in Australia
- discuss a range of ways to bring more fun and self-fulfillment into their lives and the lives of those around them
- demonstrate a range of skills and strategies to adapt to the rapidly changing labour market and social changes in Australia
