Place and Liveability

What is the definition of liveability?

• Making a house more comfortable to live in

• The conditions or assessment of what a place is like to live in

• A measure of happiness

• Chances of survival in after an apocalypse

Do any of these cities rank highly on the global liveability scale?

• Melbourne

• Damascus

• Beijing

• Darwin

What are some of the criteria used to examine the liveability of a city?

• education and environment

• pollution and sanitation

•  lots of cars and busses

Which places in the world lead the way in improving accessibility for people with disabilities?

• Bali

• Canberra

• The Gold Coast

• Singapore

What is equality?

• Every person is given the same resources or opportunities

• A maths sign that shows equal value

• A sport at the Olympics involving horses

• Every person's differences are supported to reach common goals

What is equity?

• A maths sign that shows equal value

• Every person is given the same resources or opportunities

• Every person's differences are supported to reach common goals

• A sport at the Olympics involving horses

For a student who is a wheelchair user, what issues may they have to consider during a school day?

• Extra time or help to move around classrooms, between classes, and throughout school

• The weather

• Stairs, elevators and other access considerations

• Lack of understanding or discrimination

Are all disabilities visible?

• No

• Yes

What is the definition of inclusion?

• When all people feel valued and respected

• Having a special lunch menu at the canteen

• Making new friends

• Being able to recognise every individuals strengths