Pressure+groups

=Pressure groups=

//You are to research and present the aims of an interest group and the role they play in a democratic society.// Using the software Publisher, design a poster that reports on one of the interest groups listed below. Your poster should include information on the following areas: 1. What are the key objectives of the group? 2. How is the group organised? 3. Who can become a member? 4. Can school students join? 5. Are there opportunities to perform volunteer work? 6. What is the range of issues dealt with? 7. How large is the group? 8. Does it have branches in other parts of the State or Territory and in other parts of Australia? Are there links to other groups? 9. What are the advantages of belonging to this group? 10. How does this group try to influence government about particular issues? 11. Do you think this group is good for democracy?

Australian Conservation Foundation Clean Up Australia Friend of the Earth Australia The Wilderness Society
 * Environment Groups**

Australian Red Cross Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA Australia) Salvation Army
 * Community and Welfare**

CanTeen Guide Dogs Association St John Ambulance Australia Victorian State Emergency Service
 * Health and Emergency**

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Australian Council of Trade Unions Australian Education Union Australian Medical Association Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal and Torres State Islander Commission (ATSIC)
 * Employment-related organisations**

Guides Australia Scouts Australia Surf Life Saving Australia
 * Sports and Recreation Groups**

Apex Australia Lions Australia Returned and Services League (RSL)
 * Service Groups**

Amnesty International Australia Care Australia World Vision Australia Oxfam Medecins Sans Frontieres
 * Overseas Aid**

Assessment criteria:

 * Depth and clarity of information (10 marks)
 * Level of understanding of interest groups (15 marks)
 * Presentation of work (5 marks)
 * Research and referencing skills (10 marks)