https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011 Thinking Sociologically - write something about an issue that is both a private and public concern en-us 2016-07-19 06:18:04 UTC 2016-08-03 23:25:43 UTC hello@padlet.com r_melville https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/116609286 'Thinking sociologically' enables us to connect personal/individual issues with larger social concerns.
Think of an example and post here!
My example is:
au.reachout.com/what-is-anorexia-nervosa]]> 2016-07-19 06:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/116609286 jecsaundersjess https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/116716872 The company "Beyond Blue" engages with aspects of depression in the individual and connects them to an online, larger social community. This helps both the individual and the widespread community with understanding and dealing with depression.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Jessica Saunders]]> 2016-07-20 21:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/116716872 chrismoncrieff1 https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/116744651 Alcohol abuse in Australia places enormous strain on the lives of not only the individual, but also their family. It can also affect society as a whole impacting on the health care system, the legal system and other costs related to low productivity of the individual.
Alcoholics anonymous provides support, strength and hope for abusers, family and friends.
http://www.aa.org.au/

Chris Moncrieff

]]> 2016-07-21 05:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/116744651 sandhaya_sabarwal https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/116879314 Australians Against Racism aims to bring awareness to negative stereotyping in regards to race and culture through means such as media, law etc. By doing so, provides support and creates a more positive and accepting society.
http://www.australiansagainstracism.org 

Sandhaya Sabarwal ]]> 2016-07-24 22:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/116879314 johnydid https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/117053326 Although Australia is finally taking steps to deliver products to approved people with chronic pain, there are still risks (both legally and socially) for some who currently use MC who cannot afford to wait. Imagine the situation of a parent with a child who experiences chronic pain knowing that the one thing which gives them relief also makes them a criminal.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-18/family-urges-sa-government-to-legalise-medicinal-cannabis/7425994

John Hansen]]> 2016-07-27 05:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/117053326 https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/117126607 This not for profit organisation provides women who are experiencing poverty with practical support by collecting and distributing female hygiene products to those in need. A woman's inability to take care of her physical health impacts upon her ability to be a productive and active member of our society.


http://sharethedignity.com.au]]> 2016-07-28 07:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/117126607 anj_j https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/117286312 The ASPF is nationwide, non-government, privately funded organisation that provides support for not only individuals considering suicide, but also the friends and family members affected. Additionally, they offer both a telephone support service and several information websites targeting specific demographics (youth), those with mental illnesses which put them at an elevated risk and web based supports for those left behind.

http://aspf.com.au/

Anjee Jones]]> 2016-08-01 08:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/117286312 schwenkcristien https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/117491598 "A home is not just a roof overhead it is a springboard under your feet. " ~ David Wooldridge, THF C
o-founder and CEO]]> 2016-08-03 23:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/r_melville/_SOSC1011/wish/117491598