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fundamental concepts of resource management

wellbeing
wellbeing is a state whereby you feel generally satisfied and happy with what is happeing in your
life. - your needs (speecs) are being met.

factors affecting wellbeing (SPEECS)

S - social
P - physical
E - emotional

E - economic
C - cultural
S - spiritual

social
related to interaction with other people. (an environment in which social interaction,
companionship and friendship can be fostered, by also having opportunities for leisure
recreation and relaxation, privacy and seclusion.

physical
relates to physical health and safety, they include having an adequate standard of living.
examples: adequate nourishment, sleep, rest, healthcare, regular physical activity, protection
from external hazards or weather and safety and security

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 emotional
relates to our feelings. feelings are dependent on interaction with other people. when emotional
needs are met, a person is more resilllient and is more likely to successfully cope with stress
examples: attachment and bonding, security and stability, receiving encouragement, promotion
of good self-image, independence, opportunity for self expression

economic
related to financial stability and income
examples: paid employment, shares, bank accounts, credit, job security, equitable working
conditions and access to flexible work patterns

cultural
focuses on customs, beliefs, values and traditions.
examples: belonging to a cultural group, teaching customs, beliefs, values and traditions, having
opportunities to maintain cultural heritage. individual involved in cultural traditions/activities has
a greater sense of identity

spiritual
relates to moral or religious areas. a person with spirituality may experience greater peace and
emotional stability, sense of belonging in their community.

examples: developing personal values, identifying right from wrong, purpose in life,
understanding religious principles

individual and group wellbeing

various understandings of wellbeing in a community. perceptions of wellbeing may be affected
by factors such as resilience and past experience.

needs and wants

needs:

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 identified as the necessities to life, those things which we require for survival and to be
physically and mentally healthy (necessities). referred to as primary sources

wants:
preferences or desires; things that we would like to have but do not really need for survival or to
maintain good health. often referred to as secondary needs

specific needs - SHESEAS

S - safety and security

H - health
E - education

S - sense of identity
E - employment

AS - adequate standard of living

safety and security

the desire to feel protected and safe from threat or danger.

examples: safe and secure housing, job security, overcrowding in the physical environment.
domestic violence, access to enough economic resources

health
five dimensions of health: social, physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. health is viewed as a
holistic concept meaning that all factors of health interconnect as combined, they influence
wellbeing
examples: aces to healthcare, anti-natal care/vaccinations, nutrition/leisure/fitness, concise
decision, mental hralth care, become resilient, productive relationships

education

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 refers to the action or process of learning: acquiring knowledge and skills.
examples: tafe, uni, college or life experiences

employment
activity to which devotes time and requires exerting energy towards a goal for payment, profit or
commission

adequate standard of living

primary needs = food, clothing, water, shelter, access to health care

level’s of maslow’s hierarchy and the satisfaction of needs

physiological

food, water, clothing, shelter

safety

freedom of fear, threat danger and deprivation, secutity, protection

love and belonging

social interaction and includes love, acceptance and belonging

esteem needs

self-esteem, self-respect, recognition, status, competency, achievement and independence

self-actualisation

relate constructively to other people, be independent, e realistic, be able to solve problems, be

creative, resist conformity, self-reliant, be confident

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 satisfaction of needs and wants

goal setting:

goals are objective that we aim for in life. goals can be set by individuals and groups alike and
can be set by prioritised. (short term, medium term, and long term goals)

enhancing wellbeing:
when individuals make progress on achieving goals

resources

defining resources
resources can be identified as the things individuals use to achieve goals and meet their personal
needs and wants.

can be classified as human and non-human resources

specific resources

human resources:

energy, knowledge, intelligence, sight, language, skills and abilties and motivation
non-human resources:

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 anything that is not human, is it tangible. food, clothing, money, electricity and shelter

interchangeability of resources
resources have a variety of uses and individuals must decide how best to use them. skills can be
exchanged.

resource sustainability
this means to conserve resources. sustainability of resources refer to the ability to make a resour
last longer. non renewable/sustained

influences on resource management

factors affecting resource management

personal values and past experiences

personal values - core drivers of our actions. qualities that an individual or family believes to be
desirable and important in life.

examples: independence, courage and fairness

past experiences - values are shaped by the evemts that occur in our life.

examples: independence becomes cherished as a result of extensive overseas travel

factors influencing availability of and access to resources - GASCD

gender - workplace, family

age - influences what resources are available to and accessible for specific age groups. e.g:
drivers licence

socioeconomic status- refers to employment status, income level and disposable income of
individuals and families. eg: health cards = free medical services

culture - increase an individual’s knowledge of avaliable resources

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 disability - affect phsyical, social, intellectual and emotional opportunities in terms of
accessing and making resourcws avaliable

access to support

individuals, families and groups rely on themselves, each other, their local community and the
society in which they live to satisfy their needs and wants to promote wellbeing

informal - family members provide and receive support and assistance from relatives who reside
either within their household or another.
example: adults may take their elderly parents to a medical appointment

formal - formal support include those provided by government agencies or community

organisations.

examples: centrelink, childcare facilities, employment agencies or disability services

availability and accessibility (difference): individuals and families may have support networks
available, but they may not have the access to them. example: they cannot reach them because
they do not hace access to transport

personal management skills

involves how one can experience control over the emotions, attitudes, behaviours and
motivation. personal management skills (PMS) are important in meeting our needs and wants,
achieve our goals, solve problems and make decisions, improve our ability to cope woth change
and communicate well

planning and organisation

planning and organisation are essential skills for an individual who wants to achieve their goals.
these skills keep an individual focused on completing tasks, help set priorities and enable self-
confidence.

planning - the process pf making plans to achieve or do something

organisation - the action or quality of being systematic and different

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 all good plans include: a clearly defined aim, linked steps, relevant and achievable time frames

1. set priorities for tasks

2. be innovative, resourceful and creative

3. use organisation toools

4. reduce information

5. communicate

6. be neat and organised

communication - main 4 methods

the sender - the source of the message

the receiver - the destination

the message - has the symbols that have meaning for the sender and receiver
the medium - by which the message is sent, telephone, email, voice, signs, etc

communication styles:

assertive - communication occurs when individuals express their feelings in an acceptable, non
aggressive manner. e.g., stand up for their own rights, mutual respect, recognises the feeling of
others

aggressive - communication occurs when a person’s feelings are expressed in an intimidating

way. e.g., stand up for their own rights, may not consider the rights of others, dominate, can be
hostile

passive - communication occurs when individuals fail to express their feelings, needs and ideas.
e.g., ignore their own rights, do not state their own ideas or feelings, emotionally dishonest

decision making styles

confident - independent in making decisions
hesitant - would rather allow somebody else to make the decision for them

intuitive - goes with their heart rather than their mind

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 rational - takes an organised approach

impulsive - goes with their first reaction

factors influencing decision making

complexity of the problem - the more complex the problem, the greater the impact will have
on the individuals and those around them

past experiences and personal values - out past experiences influence the decisions we make
because we have learnt from the outcome of those experiences

personal values - influence our decisions in the sense that we base our decisions on what we
feel is important to us

attitude to change - the decisions that individuals and groups make abd are often influenced
by whether or not the individuals or members of the group are open to change

effective resource management strategies:

using interchangeable resources - resources can have alternative uses, so individuals must
make decisions about the best use of resources

adopting sustainable behaviours - careful management of these resources is needed to

ensure that they are used to their best potential and not wasted

accessing support

developing personal management skills

engaging in education or training.

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