11 CAFS: Types of support

2015 exam:

Which of the following identifies only formal support networks for families?

• Older relatives, cousins, family friends, carer support groups

• Families, friends, neighbours, counsellors, welfare agencies

• Carer support groups, welfare agencies, counsellors

• Grandparents, uncles, aunts, carer support groups

2017 exam:

Which of the following are common examples of formal support networks?

• friends, family, neighbours, colleagues

• Centrelink, Mission Australia, St Vincent de Paul, childcare centres

• Babysitter, family day care, childcare centre, grandparents

• Colleagues, work, community organisations, government organisations

2018 exam:

Formal support networks for families include the following:

• grandparents, children, relatives

• families, friends, neighbours

• preschool centre

• all of the above

2018 exam:

Which of the following identifies informal support networks?

• Colleagues, work, community organisations, government organisations

• Relatives, friends, family, neighbours

• St Vincent de Paul, Barnados, Centrelink, Salvation Army

• Grandparents, family day care, long day care, babysitter

2019 exam:

Informal support networks for families include which of the following:

• after school care

• preschool centre

• grandparents, neighbours, relatives

• all of the above

2019 exam:

Which of the fo II owing is an example of a government agency that supports families financially?

• Centrelink

• Salvation Army

• Major financial institutions

• Soup kitchens & Meals on Wheels

2020 exam:

Richard recently turned 70 and retired from his job.

Which of the following formal support services would best help him fulfil his long-term economic needs?

• Lotto

• Centrelink

• Salvation Army

• A loan from his son

2021 exam:

Which of the following formal services assist people to meet their health needs?

• Medicare and Lifeline

• Medical centres and mindfulness activities

• Walking the dog and six-monthly dental check-ups

• Participating in regular exercise and lesson on nutrition and health

2018 exam:

1.       A local church group provides parenting skills workshops to help parents meet the emotional, specific needs of their children and dependants.

What type of support is this an example of?

• Government agency support

• Community organisation support

• Informal support

• Professional health support

2019 exam:

A person who is homeless can receive access to affordable housing through the National Affordable Housing Agreement. This can help in providing an adequate standard of living.

What type of support is this an example of?

• Formal support

• Informal support

• Health support

• Economic support