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Towards Independent
Living
Commerce Stage 5
Syllabus AgendaMoving from home
reasons for leaving home
major issues involved with independent living
organisations providing support
−government
−religious
−community
Arranging accommodation
types of accommodation
finding the right place
processes for arranging a lease
task-sharing
Managing finances
major costs
− establishment, ongoing costs
avoiding financial problems
household budgets
types of insurance
−household
−personal
Major purchases
main items to be purchased for independent living
processes involved in purchasing major items
item selection, loans, contracts, warranties, insurance
Community involvement
accessing community services
contributing to the community
Lifestyle issues
maintaining priorities
−study
−entertainment/leisure
−fitness
MOVING FROM HOMEThings to think about
What Would Make You Want To Move?
• Some people leave because they want more independence
• Others find that they have unacceptable circumstances at home.
• What would be your reason for wanting to move out?
Common Reasons
Issues That Can Come Up
• When thinking about moving out there are a number of things that should be considered.
• What would be at the top of your list?• In your books list 3 things that you might
take into consideration before thinking about moving out.
Major Issues
When Can I Leave Home?
• In NSW there is no law setting an age at which a person can leave home
• If you have a safe place to go & you can support yourself financially normally you can leave home at 16 years of age.
Activity: Organisations That Can Provide
Support• Go to:
– http://www.createyourfuture.org.au/ – http://au.reachout.com/find/issues/managing-
independence
• Using these sites list 3 types each of assistance that organisations make available for young people should they want to move out of home for:– government, – religious or – community based
ARRANGING ACCOMMODATION
Where to now…
Syllabus Agenda
• types of accommodation• finding the right place• processes for arranging a lease• task-sharing
Getting Technical - Lingo
• Age discrimination• Blacklist• Bond• Classifieds • Contract• Guarantor• Informal networks• Residential tenancy agreement
Types Of Accommodation
• How many types of accommodation do you know of?
There are…..
• Rented houses & apartments (flats)• Shared house / apartment• Private board• Emergency accommodation e.g. shelters
Renting Activity
• Access www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au – Go to publications– Click on Property & tenancy– Select renting guide
1. Explain in 2 or 3 sentences the role of the Consumer Trader & Tenancy Tribunal
2. If the landlord gives you notice of an increase in your rent, what 2 actions could you take?
3. Explain what is meant by a tenants right to privacy
4. When is the landlord or agent allowed to enter the rental premises? Present your answer as a summary
5. Name at least one section (including contact details) of the Office of Fair Trading where you can get more information about tenancy and rental bond issues
6. Explain the role of the Tenancy Advice & advocacy Service & how it is funded.
7. For more information on your legal rights visit www.lawstuff.org.au
Questions:
1. What factors should you consider when looking for accommodation?
2. Why would renting a house or apartment be the most expensive option?
3. What are the advantages of living in shared accommodation?
4. What are the disadvantages?
5. Describe the role played by shelters and other forms of emergency accommodation
6. What would you do if you don’t know anyone who wants to move in with you?
7. Write an advertisement for your ideal housemate
Thinking About It….
• Apart from money-related matters, what other things might you be responsible for when living alone?
Create a budget
MANAGING FINANCESHow much will it cost me???
Syllabus Agenda
• major costs– establishment, ongoing costs
• avoiding financial problems• household budgets• types of insurance
– household– personal
MAJOR PURCHASESWhat to buy????
Syllabus Agenda
• main items to be purchased for independent living
• processes involved in purchasing major items
• item selection, loans, contracts, warranties, insurance
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTHow do I get involved????
Syllabus Agenda
• accessing community services• contributing to the community
LIFESTYLE ISSUESTo study or not to study that is the question…or is it????
Syllabus
• maintaining priorities– study– entertainment/leisure– fitness