Support Systems Families

Year Level

Year 12

Subject

Technologies (Design and Technologies focus)

Duration

60 minutes

Class Size

27 students

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Unit Context

Unit Title: Building Family Connections
Lesson Number: 9 of 30
Lesson Title: Support Systems for Families
Lesson Description:
Students will identify and explore various support systems available to families, including community resources and services, understanding their roles in fostering stronger family connections and wellbeing.

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Curriculum Alignment

Western Australian Curriculum: Technologies - Design and Technologies (Year 11-12 relevant content)

Relevant Content Descriptions

• Analyse how people in design and technologies occupations consider ethical, security and sustainability factors to innovate and improve products, services and environments (AC9TDE10K01)
• Select, justify, test and use suitable technologies, skills and processes, and apply safety procedures to safely make designed solutions (AC9TDE10P03)
• Explore community and cultural contexts to inform decisions, including ethical and sustainability considerations, to support families and communities (contextualised in lesson)

General Capabilities

• Critical and Creative Thinking: Analyzing support systems and innovative community services
• Ethical Understanding: Considering ethical responsibilities of family and community support
• Personal and Social Capability: Identifying resources to strengthen family wellbeing
• Intercultural Understanding: Embracing diverse community support recognising multicultural family structures

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify key support systems available to families in Western Australia, including community resources and social services.
2. Analyse the roles these support systems play in supporting family wellbeing and connections.
3. Evaluate the accessibility and ethical considerations of these systems in diverse family contexts.
4. Create a brief presentation or digital infographic highlighting one community resource and its impact on local families.

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Lesson Outline

Time	Activity	Description	Resources/Materials
0-5	Introduction & Learning Intentions	Brief overview of lesson focus. Link to ‘Building Family Connections’ unit.	Whiteboard, projector with lesson title and objectives
5-15	Brainstorm & Class Discussion	Students share what support systems they know; teacher adds examples (e.g. health, counselling, financial aid, cultural services).	Sticky notes or whiteboard for brainstorming, marker pens
15-30	Exploration Activity	In small groups (3-4), students research different support systems available locally (community centres, legal aid, family counselling, Indigenous support services, multicultural agencies).	Digital devices/tablets with preloaded links or printed resource sheets
30-45	Group Presentations & Peer Feedback	Each group creates and presents a 3-minute digital infographic or poster describing their assigned resource/service, focusing on its support role and accessibility.	Poster paper, markers, digital design tools (Canva or PowerPoint)
45-55	Class Reflection Discussion	Whole class discusses challenges families might face accessing these services and ethical considerations such as privacy, cultural sensitivity, and inclusivity.	Projector, guided questions on slide
55-60	Summary & Homework Task	Recap key points; assign reflection task: students identify a support system important to their own family or community and write a paragraph on its impact.	Student workbooks or digital submission portal

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Key Terminology

• Support system
• Community resources
• Family wellbeing
• Accessibility
• Ethical considerations
• Cultural sensitivity

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Assessment

Formative

• Participation in group research and discussion
• Quality and clarity of group presentations, showing understanding of support systems

Summative (Homework task)

• Written reflection paragraph identifying and evaluating a specific support system relevant to their personal or community context, demonstrating understanding of its role and ethical considerations.

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Teacher Notes

• Preparation: Prepare a list of local family support resources in WA for students to research. Emphasise diversity of support (e.g., Indigenous family services, multicultural agencies, governmental and non-governmental services).
• Inclusive Practice: Encourage respect and sensitivity when discussing families with different structures and needs.
• Digital Literacy Focus: Use technology tools for infographic creation, fostering digital competencies as per curriculum emphasis on emerging technologies and digital design skills.

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Cross-curriculum Priorities & Aboriginal Perspectives

• Highlight Indigenous family support services and cultural protocols.
• Discuss the importance of community and connection in First Nations Australian families.
• Encourage respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and family experiences in WA’s multicultural society.

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This lesson plan is designed to engage Year 12 students with real-world family support systems through collaborative research and creative presentation, aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum for Technologies, blending ethical, social and technological understandings to foster stronger family connections and community awareness.