Cultural Transition: A Journey from South Africa to Australia

Challenges and Issues Issues Introduction Future Aspirations My journey from South Africa to Australia Exploring Personal Growth, Family Background, and Social Issues.

Introduction to Myself Introduction Mum and Dad.

Introduction My name is Anthony Marthinus Van Rooyen. I am 18 years old and currently in Mandurah Baptist College in year 12. I was born in South Africa, in a little town called Richards Bay. I lived in that town for 17 years and have only lived in Australia for the past years and 2 months. Richards Bay is a lovely little town on the coast of Kwazulu-Natal. Over the last 4 years we were living there, we experienced some problems and decided to move over. I moved over with mum and dad to experience a new life and open bigger and better opportunities. I have had an amazing time over the past year but the longer I am here the more I find out about the area. There are many positives and negatives in the area so I do try to avoid the negatives..

Mum and Dad Natasha Van Rooyen and Martinus Van Rooyen (Tienie) are my mother and father. Mom was born in South Africa in a town called Bloemfontein. Dad was born in our hometown called Richards Bay also in South Africa. Mom moved to Richards Bay at the age of 6 and met dad at the age of 14. They were good friends for many years before they started dating. As a youngster, dad told me he was not the best man. He did stuff he really regretted..

Challenges and Issues Issues Introduction Future Aspirations My journey from South Africa to Australia Exploring Personal Growth, Family Background, and Social Issues.

Challenges and Issues Issues underaged smoking exists as a worldwide epidemic that touches populations thmughout Australia a Africa and other parts of the world, The escalating financial expenses and immovable income level drive young people to start smoking even though they fail to recognize the severe health threats these habits pose. 00 you understand the impact that friends and peers have on adolescent smoking b haviors? Confronting th s i matter will defend o peer influences which lead them to accept false information twer real evidence..

Challenges and Issues Issues Introduction Future Aspirations My journey from South Africa to Australia Exploring Personal Growth, Family Background, and Social Issues.

Issues Underaged smoking exists as a worldwide epidemic that touches youth populations throughout Australia and South Africa and other parts of the world. The escalating financial expenses and immovable income level drive young people to start smoking even though they fail to recognize the severe health threats these habits pose. Do you understand the impact that friends and peers have on adolescent smoking behaviors? Confronting this matter will defend our kids from peer influences which lead them to accept false information over real evidence. alanuJ.

Challenges and Issues Issues Introduction Future Aspirations My journey from South Africa to Australia Exploring Personal Growth, Family Background, and Social Issues.

Reflections and Comparisons Questions Comparison ACS_TRALIA.

Questions According to Mom smoking was viewed negatively even during her youth. Underage smoking gets negative reviews from her because she finds the damage to be enormous despite the continuing accessibility. My father joined her in underlining the clear health problems. According to Mom the habit was widespread during their youth. The smoking habit seemed prevalent during that time so everyone appeared to use tobacco. Smoking acted as a common pastime throughout every classroom because students routinely smoked cigarettes in secret. According to Dad the beginning of people smoking seemed typical when his friends began as early as 13 to 14 years old. Young people considered taking up smoking as an important initiation step. According to Mom the most significant factor in youths beginning to smoke is peer pressure. The need to appear both fashionable and popular among friends drove their early smoking behavior. The main influence that leads teenagers to start smoking comes from their peers according to Dad. The cultural perception of smoking continues to convey attractiveness although the majority of students no longer smoke. Advertising has experienced dramatic alterations according to my mother. During our childhood days we experienced cigarette advertisements everywhere in society. They used to glamorize smoking." Dad stated that smoking behavior in present times is completely different from what it used to be. At that time the industry focused on marketing their products as symbols of coolness to consumers. Smoking advertisements today mainly focus on promoting health dangers following a significant reduction of cool images after anti-tobacco regulations..

CQMPARISON 2021 Comparison Young people in South Africa start using tobacco at high rates due to social inequalities and easy access to tobacco products and peer influence and the targeted marketing tactics used by the tobacco industry toward youth since the past. South Africa maintains programs for intervention against this issue yet problems keep developing. Australia's strong tobacco control regulations that implement elevated tax structure and plain wrapping rules have highly decreased tobacco use among youth. Vaping has become a new challenge which authorities need to handle. Both nations face inflation. South African living expenses fluctuate significantly because of global economic trends together with domestic energy problems and changing currency value and political conditions that result in major price surges. Australia's inflation management role belongs to the Reserve Bank of Australia yet the organization needs to address both international market trends and transportation issues alongside domestic market consumption patterns. The stable economic conditions in Australia create lower inflation rates beyond what South Africa can achieve..

Challenges and Issues Issues Introduction Future Aspirations My journey from South Africa to Australia Exploring Personal Growth, Family Background, and Social Issues.

Future Aspirations Goals and Aspirations the strategy of Sustainable Habits involves pursuing enjoyable exercise routines combined with meals to changes. happens thmugh minor ChM-I that we can actually implement, Mental Wellness is to prioritize stress dfulness. adequate sleep. Global stability involves træmsactions becoming more effectiv omic which enables them to take intelligent financial choices, Support businesse and policies which maintain durability as their focus instead of puÆuing single-gain benefits. Cutting waste production alongside careful shopping inflation preggureg caused by 05ngu launch awareness campaigns about hazards. mWnation of firm legi L Bo to s a -n tobacco along with strong enforcement procedures should Community support Strategies involve developing spaces that offer young people adequate buking and replacement programs. Dedine in adult smoking 2013•2022 pa.

Goals and Aspirations For personal health the strategy of Sustainable Habits involves pursuing enjoyable exercise routines combined with balanced meals to develop sustainable changes. Long-term success happens through minor changes that we can actually implement. Mental Wellness is to prioritize stress management, mindfulness, and adequate sleep. Global stability involves transactions becoming more effective when people learn about economic principles which enables them to take intelligent financial choices. Support businesses and policies which maintain durability as their focus instead of pursuing single-gain benefits. Cutting waste production alongside careful shopping practices diminishes inflation pressures caused by consumer demand. Underage Smoking: In order to protect young people the government must launch awareness campaigns about smoking hazards. A combination of firm Legislation to control tobacco sales along with strong enforcement procedures should exist. Community support strategies involve developing spaces that offer young people adequate backing and constructive replacement programs. Decline in adult smoking 2013-2022 pa O 5.9% 3% 2% 1% Sweden 2013-22 snus Japan 2013-19 HTP NZ 2013-22 vaping 5.0% US 2013-22 vaping Norway 2013-2021 snus 3.7% 2013-21 va Ping 1.7% Australia 2013-19 source: Sweden NPHS I Japan NHNS I NZ AHS I US NHIS I Norway SN I UK ONS I AU NDSHS.

Challenges and Issues Issues Introduction Future Aspirations My journey from South Africa to Australia Exploring Personal Growth, Family Background, and Social Issues.