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Towards Independent LivingCommerce Stage 5Syllabus AgendaMoving from home reasons for leaving home major issues involved with independent living organisations providing supportgovernmentreligiouscommunityArranging 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 insurancehouseholdpersonal

Major purchases main items to be purchased for independent living processes involved in purchasing major items item selection, loans, contracts, warranties, insuranceCommunity involvement accessing community services contributing to the communityLifestyle issues maintaining prioritiesstudyentertainment/leisurefitness

Moving from homeThings to think aboutWhat 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 UpWhen 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 homeIf 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 SupportGo 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 basedArranging AccommodationWhere to nowSyllabus Agendatypes of accommodationfinding the right placeprocesses for arranging a leasetask-sharing

Getting Technical - LingoAge discriminationBlacklistBondClassifieds ContractGuarantorInformal networksResidential tenancy agreementTypes Of AccommodationHow many types of accommodation do you know of?There are..Rented houses & apartments (flats)Shared house / apartmentPrivate boardEmergency accommodation e.g. sheltersRenting ActivityAccess www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au Go to publicationsClick on Property & tenancySelect renting guideExplain in 2 or 3 sentences the role of the Consumer Trader & Tenancy TribunalIf the landlord gives you notice of an increase in your rent, what 2 actions could you take?Explain what is meant by a tenants right to privacyWhen is the landlord or agent allowed to enter the rental premises? Present your answer as a summaryName at least one section (including contact details) of the Office of Fair Trading where you can get more information about tenancy and rental bond issuesExplain the role of the Tenancy Advice & advocacy Service & how it is funded.For more information on your legal rights visit www.lawstuff.org.au

Questions:What factors should you consider when looking for accommodation?Why would renting a house or apartment be the most expensive option?What are the advantages of living in shared accommodation?What are the disadvantages?Describe the role played by shelters and other forms of emergency accommodationWhat would you do if you dont know anyone who wants to move in with you?Write an advertisement for your ideal housemateThinking About It.Apart from money-related matters, what other things might you be responsible for when living alone?Create a budgetManaging financesHow much will it cost me???Syllabus Agendamajor costs establishment, ongoing costsavoiding financial problemshousehold budgetstypes of insurancehouseholdpersonal

Major purchasesWhat to buy????Syllabus Agendamain items to be purchased for independent livingprocesses involved in purchasing major itemsitem selection, loans, contracts, warranties, insurance

Community involvementHow do I get involved????Syllabus Agendaaccessing community servicescontributing to the community

Lifestyle issuesTo study or not to study that is the questionor is it????Syllabusmaintaining prioritiesstudyentertainment/leisurefitness