consumer stuff challenge information for students year 8 economics 2012
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Consumer Stuff ChallengeInformation for Students
Year 8 Economics 2012
Competition run by the Humanities Faculty of Lilydale High School
Students from all Year 8 Humanities classes create an ‘Information Product’ on a consumer issue
What is it?
You can learn about how to help other young people learn more about their rights when it comes to buying and selling goods and services.
You can work on your own or in a small group. 2 Students per group.
You can win prizes!
Why enter?
Prizes!Individual•There will be prizes for individual entries
Team•There will be prizes for team entries
Judges can make highly commended awards at their discretion.
Step 1: Choose a consumer or financial topic that interests you and other young consumers.
Tip: The Consumer Affairs Victoria website has lots of information to inspire you.
www.consumeraffairs.vic.gov.au
Step 2: Find out as much as you can about the topic. Below is a list of possible topics and websites to help you get started.
Step 3: Consider:who needs this information? Think about your audience.
what do people need to know about this topic? Step 4: Decide what you want to say. What is the most important information? Step 5: How will you present this information?
INSTRUCTIONS
Possible sub-topics:◦ What is mobile phone debt and why should I avoid it? What is
bankruptcy?◦ How to avoid big charges on your phone◦ Prepaid or plan/contract mobile?◦ What is a cap and are they a good idea?◦ Do I need a phone?◦ Understanding mobile phone terms (the fine print)◦ Do I need a fancy/iPhone type phone? What is the difference
between prepaid and contract/plan/post-paid phones? ◦ What are mobile phone caps?◦ If I’ve signed a contract, what are the consequences?◦ What questions should I be asking if I go into a mobile phone shop? ◦ Choice website
Australian Consumers Association website
Choosing and buying telecommunications equipment - Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman website
Handles small business and residential complaints about telephone or Internet services
◦ www.phonechoice.com.au◦ www.toolkit.acma.gov.au
Topic: Mobile phones
SCAMwatch websiteAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission scams website
Scams - Consumer Affairs Victoria websiteVictoria’s consumer protection agency
Topic: Internet Scams
Buying a used car - Consumer Affairs Victoria websiteVictoria’s consumer protection agency
Choice websiteAustralian Consumers Association website
Buying or repairing a car - VACC websiteVictorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Buying and selling - VicRoads websiteVictorian statutory authority that plans, develops and manages the state’s arterial road network and delivers registration and licensing services.
Topic: Buying a used car.
Go for your life websiteGovernment campaign to encourage Victorians to exercise
Go for 2&5 websiteGovernment campaign to encourage Victorians to eat more fruit and vegetables
Quit Victoria websiteOrganisation to help people stop smoking
Better Health Channel websiteVictorian Government resource to help individuals and their communities improve wellbeing
Topic: Body Image
Guarantees, warranties and refunds - Consumer Affairs VictoriaVictoria’s consumer protection agency
Make a complaint - Consumer Affairs Victoria websiteVictoria’s consumer protection agency
Making a complaint - ACCC websiteAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission; an Australian Government organisation that promotes competition and fair trade to benefit consumers, business and the community
Australian Consumer Law websiteInformation about the Australian Consumer Law and its enforcement, and consumer policy in Australia
Topic: Making a Complaint
Green PowerAustralian Government accreditation program for renewable energy
Energy RatingAustralian Government guide to choosing an energy-efficient appliance
Topic: Saving Energy
Guarantees, warranties and refunds - Consumer Affairs Victoria
Victoria’s consumer protection agency
Topic: Getting a Refund
Food Standards Australia New Zealand website
Government agency that develops and administers requirements for foods, such as additives, food safety, labelling and genetically-modified foods
Topic: Food Safety
Managing money MoneyHelp websiteFinancial information for Victorians experiencing difficulty paying their rent or mortgage, or facing job lossYouth credit and debt
Managing money MoneyHelp websiteFinancial information for Victorians experiencing difficulty paying their rent or mortgage, or facing job loss
Topic: Youth Credit and Debt or Managing Money
What could my group or I make?
Deciding on the format
Criteria Sheet
•All submissions must be your own original work
Past entry
Past entry
Past entry
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Past entry, Lilydale High School