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Christopher Tian - HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Express) Statement of Attainment

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1/2. This water environment is the most relevant to me, as I regularly visit the beach, and understanding how to keep myself safe while outside is important, as many dangerous hazards in the ocean could harm me.

3. The 5 most critical dangers from the beach are rip currents, sun exposure, marine life, alcohol and waves. Rip currents are extremely strong flowing water that can pull swimmers out to sea and is extremely dangerous if you are inexperienced. Exposure to the sun for long times can cause sunburn and dehydration, damaging your health conditions. Marine life, such as jellyfish, stingrays and even sharks, can be very dangerous towards unsuspecting swimmers, possibly inflicting harmful damage. Alcohol consumption can impair coordination and judgment in the water, which greatly increases the chances of drowning and may impact the safety of others. Strong waves and shore breaks could cause significant injury to swimmers, including neck and spinal injuries and maybe even paralysis.

4. The most vital danger is sun exposure, as prolonged exposure to the sun will lead to short-term effects, such as heatburn and dehydration, and long-term effects, such as skin cancer. To prevent this, applying frequent sunscreen and making sure you are protected with wearing a hat or other protective equipment are effective ways to avoid dangerous sun exposure.

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1/2. I chose pedestrian because I walk to school and back every day, so learning about the dangers and staying safe around roads strongly resonates with my daily life. Learning how to make safer decisions when near busy traffic or watching for cars or bikes helps improve my awareness and overall safety everyday.

3. The three most important safety rules for pedestrians include looking both ways before crossing, avoiding distractions and sticking to the footpath. Pausing before crossing and looking left and right ensures that you can cross safely without any sudden, quick vehicles. Distractions, such as looking at your device or listening to loud music, can hinder your hearing and alertness, and may be the difference between safety and an accident. Using the designated walking footpath makes you much safer and lowers the risk of being hit by a car.

4. A strategy to ensure safety is going for the safest route, rather than the quickest. Walking on proper footpaths, crossing in designated areas and when at night, walking in well-lit areas are ways to keep yourself safe, even if it takes more time or longer distances. Another strategy is to be extra cautious around driveways, where if you're walking down a street, making sure to slow down when approaching a driveway, listening for any noises or looking for movements are ways to ensure that you are safe walking down these driveways.

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The Overland Track is a 65-kilometre-long, 6-day multiday hike located through the heart of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania. Special considerations include careful preparation beforehand, packing essential gear, food, and water, and understanding the importance of being physically active and fit enough to complete the track. The hike is mentioned to be difficult even for well-prepared walkers, so considering what to bring and your physical status could help prepare you for this difficult hike. I chose this hike as I have never visited Tasmania, and this track seems like a perfect opportunity to visit and see the amazing locations and to challenge myself, improving my mentality and my fitness level on this hike.

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Statement -

(1) - It’s important to always ask for and respect consent in any relationship. Consent means that both people agree to what is happening.

My Position - Agree

I strongly agree with this statement because consent ensures that both parties feel safe and are willing to engage in whatever interaction, and can share their boundaries clearly. Asking and respecting consent also helps build trust and respect in a relationship, nonetheless the type of relationship.

Evidence from an Australian Source -

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, “Consent can be broadly defined as a person freely and voluntarily agreeing to participate in an interaction”, which shows the importance of consent in any interaction in a relationship as consent is defined by relevant laws of all state and territories, making it a legal requirement and a serious topic.

Explanation -

Consent is very important for health and respectful relationships because it allows for respect and understanding, which reduces the risk of any misunderstandings and promotes healthy and safe interactions in relationships. Both people agreeing means that there is a mutual consensus which means that both people feel trust and emotionally safe, and making sure that they are being legal and ethical.

Counterpoint - N/A

This statement has no counterpoint, as consent is a legal action and is required in a relationship, and should be asked for and respected.

Health Toolkit Takeaway -

Consent is a very important process that needs open communication and mutual repect, which is required in a relationship interaction legally. My takeaway from my learnings will help me in the future to regularly strive to ask and respect consent in any relationship to ensure that we are comfortable and consenting to our interactions, and checking in to see whether they are willing to persist. This commitment to consent will help me build healthier and more respectful relationships.

Reflection Question - How does critically examining these statements strengthen my confidence to make respectful, safe and inclusive decisions?

Critically examining these statements strengthens my confidence to deepening my understanding of the importance of consent and respectful relationships and making respectful, safe, inclusive and thoughtful decisions that doesn’t just benefit myself. Recognising and learning the legal responsibilities of consent, ensuring that clear consent communication is given from both parties, can help navigate complicated situations and to create an environment where everyone’s boundaries are respected and considered. This not only enriches my personal relationships, but it also helps me support others to make sure that they are making informed and respectful choices.

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Safe Partying - Scenario 2: Unsupervised House Party

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Safe Partying - Scenario 2: Unsupervised House Party

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This situation appears to pose numerous safety risks and potential dangers to personal safety. Overcrowding in an environment like a house party could induce accidents and fire hazards, which increases the risk of accidents and risks the livelihoods of many people at the party. In addition, with your friend promoting the party on social media, this may attract unwanted individuals who may cause harm or chaos, adding a danger factor for everyone at the party. The lack of supervision, with the parents away, could lead to potential inappropriate and dangerous behaviour, such as substance abuse and property damage, and possibly theft or vandalism, especially with unwanted strangers coming in and damaging property.

The consequences of these potential dangers include destruction to property and belongings, and possibly legal consequences, where, if substance abuse or underage drinking is occurring, it may bring in police authority. Overcrowding may also lead to excess noise complaints from neighbours, potentially leading to legal action and fines. In addition, if there were emergency instances, possible health risks are in play, where consequences may be medical emergencies. If the host's parents find out, it may also lead to consequences with the host, which will lead to frustration and potential groundings.

Some steps to avoid these unwanted dangers include telling your friend to stop promoting the party on social media to avoid a large crowd of unknown people showing up unannounced. In addition, establishing rules and communicating them clearly to everyone is another way to ensure that the guests respect your values and your property, and are being appropriate.

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We explored different scenarios, and ended with the Luke and Jen story scenario where we had to explore different perspectives in all scenarios.

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1. The clip addresses the issue of consent and the importance of obtaining clear and enthusiastic consent in intimate situations by showing how, when the man initially thought the woman was drunk, he was trying to take full advantage, despite any clear consent given, and he just assumed that because she didn't say anything, he was allowed to move forward even without any consent. When the woman then revealed that she was sober, the man's intentions instantly switched, and he was now unwilling and scared. This shows the importance of needing clear and enthusiastic consent, ensuring that both parties are willing and verbally consent to any intimate situations.

2. The film challenges societal attitudes by showing how the man insinuates the initial actions on the woman without the woman "doing something to deserve it", rather, she was intoxicated and couldn't stand up for herself. This shows how the man believed he had a "free pass" because the woman was drunk, discarding the media portrayal of the woman "leading the man on", rather showing the man's predatory behaviour being the reason.

3. The guy initially thinks that the woman was intoxicated and drunk, therefore he insisted on engaging in activities without her clear communication, where she constantly said she repeated that she wanted to go home and was visibly feeling distraught. This shows how the guy "targets" her when he thinks she is in a vulnerable and intoxicated state; however, when she reveals she wasn't drunk and was fine, his entire intentions altered, and he then said that he didn't want to engage in any activities after.