AUSTRALIAN VALUES This is an Australian values question — In the real test, every values question must be correct.
Tomas joins a local volunteer group in his suburb. What is the purpose of Australia's strong tradition of community service and volunteering?
- To give people an advantage when applying for jobs
- To replace the work done by paid government staff
- To raise money for overseas charities only
- To look out for each other and strengthen the community ✓
Why this is the answer
Volunteering grows out of mateship: people watch out for one another and make the community stronger.
This question is from: Compassion for those in need
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- Nadia has spare time and would like to volunteer, but believes there is almost nowhere to do so in Australia. Is she correct?
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