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Consumer Stuff Challenge Information for Students Year 8 Economics 2012

Consumer Stuff Challenge Information for Students Year 8 Economics 2012. What is it?. 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. Why enter ? .

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Consumer Stuff Challenge Information for Students Year 8 Economics 2012

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  1. Consumer Stuff Challenge Information for Students Year 8 Economics 2012

  2. What is it? • 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

  3. Why enter? • 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!

  4. 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.

  5. INSTRUCTIONS • 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?

  6. Topic: Mobile phones • 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/iPhonetype 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 websiteAustralian Consumers Association websiteChoosing and buying telecommunications equipment - Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman websiteHandles small business and residential complaints about telephone or Internet services • www.phonechoice.com.au • www.toolkit.acma.gov.au

  7. Topic: Internet Scams • SCAMwatch websiteAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission scams websiteScams - Consumer Affairs Victoria websiteVictoria’s consumer protection agency

  8. Topic: Buying a used car. • Buying a used car - Consumer Affairs Victoria websiteVictoria’s consumer protection agencyChoice websiteAustralian Consumers Association websiteBuying or repairing a car - VACC websiteVictorian Automobile Chamber of CommerceBuying and selling - VicRoads websiteVictorian statutory authority that plans, develops and manages the state’s arterial road network and delivers registration and licensing services.

  9. Topic: Body Image • Go for your life websiteGovernment campaign to encourage Victorians to exerciseGo for 2&5 websiteGovernment campaign to encourage Victorians to eat more fruit and vegetablesQuit Victoria websiteOrganisation to help people stop smokingBetter Health Channel websiteVictorian Government resource to help individuals and their communities improve wellbeing

  10. Topic: Making a Complaint • Guarantees, warranties and refunds - Consumer Affairs VictoriaVictoria’s consumer protection agencyMake a complaint - Consumer Affairs Victoria websiteVictoria’s consumer protection agencyMaking a complaint - ACCC websiteAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission; an Australian Government organisation that promotes competition and fair trade to benefit consumers, business and the communityAustralian Consumer Law websiteInformation about the Australian Consumer Law and its enforcement, and consumer policy in Australia

  11. Topic: Saving Energy • Green PowerAustralian Government accreditation program for renewable energyEnergy RatingAustralian Government guide to choosing an energy-efficient appliance

  12. Topic: Getting a Refund • Guarantees, warranties and refunds - Consumer Affairs VictoriaVictoria’s consumer protection agency

  13. Topic: Food Safety • Food Standards Australia New Zealand websiteGovernment agency that develops and administers requirements for foods, such as additives, food safety, labelling and genetically-modified foods

  14. Topic: Youth Credit and Debt or Managing Money • Managing money MoneyHelp websiteFinancial information for Victorians experiencing difficulty paying their rent or mortgage, or facing job lossYouth credit and debtManaging money MoneyHelp websiteFinancial information for Victorians experiencing difficulty paying their rent or mortgage, or facing job loss

  15. What could my group or I make?

  16. Deciding on the format

  17. Criteria Sheet • All submissions must be your own original work

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