Food is a vital component of life for every human being. People from every country of the globe use different combinations of herbs, spices and cookery methods to produce delicious food. This program looks at the changing characteristics of food during the cookery process. We also investigate how the addition or substitution of an ingredient or an alternative cookery method can make a dish unique and exciting, and typical of a certain country or region. As a cook, we need to be aware of how and why food changes and it is only then that we can become true Masterchefs in our own kitchens.
Producers: VEA Group Pty Ltd
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What’s in My School Lunch? Making Healthy Choices
Join the residents of Chesterwood as they compete in ‘The Great Chesterwood Lunch Box Lunch Off’. Cheer on Phyllis Ffancy, Biff “The Truck” McAdams, and newcomer Maverick Harrison as they prepare, pack and eat their school lunches to find out who has the most energy and concentration to keep up with their busy school schedule. In this program, the cast of whacky characters demonstrate the principles of a healthy school lunch. We learn how to select, prepare and pack a fun and nutritious lunch and discover the effects of both good and bad lunch box choices on your energy and concentration.
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OH & S on a Film Set
Working on a film set can be dangerous. The diversity of many different locations, equipment and roles can create a complex working environment. Using a filmset as a real-life industry example, this program investigates the importance of occupational health and safety (OH&S) when working in the media industry. We discuss safety plans, risk management, managing OH&S, and the importance of following safety procedures, all of which apply to all working environments. Learning how best to implement OH&S strategies can limit the amount of injuries in the workplace, helping to make it safe and enjoyable for everyone.
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Creative Thinking Skills
Creativity can be the difference between success and failure. When you are not using your creative thinking skills to full advantage, you can miss opportunities and the success of your endeavors will suffer. When all solutions escape you, creative thinking can provide another perspective. In this program we journey through how as individuals we can become more creative and develop a questioning mindset, enhancing our ability to generate, challenge, test and reinvent ideas. Critical thinking and creative thinking are very different from each other, therefore knowing how best to utilize your creative thinking skills can separate you from the rest – now let’s get creative!
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Standing Tall: Stories of Resilience
Resilience is a skill that all of us need. In this program we visit two young adults and learn the different strategies for overcoming stress and challenges in young people’s lives. It touches on both physical and mental health and ways of climbing out and staying out of the abyss. The ability to push ahead after a setback is vital for our personal development. Learning to overcome obstacles and rejection in a range of situations will help us continue on.
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Developing Personal Values
Personal values affect each and every one of us. We all have a set of personal values that are distinct and different and which help to create our identity. Values also help us to function as a society and play an important part in forming groups, cultures and civilizations. In this program we follow two participants in the ‘Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring organization and explore the various influences that help shape their values.
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More Than Just A Job
Every day our lives are filled with choices. Much of our life is spent working, yet so little of our time is spent developing and managing our own careers. It’s not uncommon for people who strive for a career to be ambitious, competitive, and have a real desire to be the best at what they do. In this program we take a look at the differences between a job and a career, providing an insight into choosing the correct career path. We hear from a man who seized his career with both hands, from a woman just at the beginning of her career, and from an expert who has made career advice her career.
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The Changing World of Food Packaging
Visy Packaging and Recycling and Vision Pack – in our quest to understand the ins and outs of food packaging. We begin by explaining why food is packaged and outlining the advantages and disadvantages of traditional metal, glass, cardboard and foil packaging. We then examine the impact of changing consumer demands on packaging trends and continue with a detailed exploration of modern plastic packaging, modified atmosphere packaging and aseptic packaging. We conclude with a special insight into the development of new sustainable packaging, such as the starch-based ‘Plantic’, which can be composted at home.
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Drugs: Facts and Fiction
Drug use and abuse is something that is likely to affect most people at some point in their lives. But really just how harmful or harmless is drug use? Featuring case studies of two young adults who have been negatively affected by drugs, this program seeks to explore what drugs are, legal and illegal drugs, the effect of drugs on a person’s health and wellbeing, what to do in a crisis and prevention and treatment strategies for those affected by drug use and abuse. Features commentary from Chris Morley, a drug and alcohol worker from the Youth Substance Abuse Service.
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Teenage Drinking: Facts and Fiction
Alcohol is one the most popular and most widely used recreational drugs in American culture. But how does binge drinking really affect individuals physically, socially and psychologically? What are the short and long term effects? What are the direct and indirect consequences? Exploring the issue through the eyes of our youth, this program takes an in depth look at this major health issue and investigates the concept of binge drinking and what can happen when it gets out of hand. We discuss; the effects of alcohol, reasons for binge drinking, addiction, consequences, associated risks with binge drinking and responsible behavior.