Global Politics (Australian Politics

improvement and evaluate variations in the health status of Australians. They investigate the Australian health system and its role in promoting health and wellbeing.

Unit 4 – Health and human development in a global context This unit examines health and wellbeing, and human development in a global context exploring factors that contribute to health inequalities between and within countries. They evaluate the effectiveness of health initiatives and programs in a global context and reflect on their capacity to take action.

Where might this course lead?

Age carer, Ambulance officer, Child care worker, Child /Youth residential carer, Chiropractor, Dental Assistant, Dietitian, Enrolled Nurse, General Medical Practitioner, Health Promotion Officer, Humanitarian Aid Worker, Medical Imaging Professional, Medical Receptionist, Naturopath/Acupuncturist, Nutritionist, Nursing Aide, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, Personal Care Assistant, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Receptionist, Registered Nurse, Specialised Medical Practitioner, Speech Pathologist, Teacher, Youth Worker.

2023 VCE Subjects

History

Outline: Studying history helps us understand and grapple with complex questions and dilemmas by examining how the past has shaped (and continues to shape) global, national, and local relationships between societies and people. It is a discipline requiring the synthesis of knowledge and human experience. When studying any history unit, students explore their historical past, their shared history and the people, ideas and events that have created present societies and cultures.

At Galen, the following VCE History units of study are offered: - Unit 1 and 2 Modern History - Unit 1 and 2 Ancient History - Unit 3 and 4 History Revolutions - Unit 3 and 4 Ancient History (Egypt and Rome)

Recommendations: It is recommended that Units 1 and 2 be completed prior to Units 3 and 4. Units 1 and 2 are focused on historical thinking skills and a broad understanding of the past. History is unique in that there is choice regarding which History you will undertake. For example, you may study Unit 1 and 2 Modern History and then Unit 3 and 4 Ancient History.

Useful Websites - Why Study History? - Video- Why Study History?

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