Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment

The kangaroo, indigenous to Australia, is an internationally recognised symbol of Australia. Having the honour of being one of two animals to grace the Australian coat of arms, this animal enjoys a celebrity status and the privilege of being a protected wildlife species.

However, some farmers claim that kangaroos are a pest in the bush as they cause severe damage to crops. During times of drought when food becomes sparse, kangaroos have been known to destroy crops for their own survival. During times of fair weather and abundant crops the kangaroo population swells dramatically.

Farmers also complain that kangaroos, which can travel up to speeds of 60 kilometres per hour are a serious risk to motorists in rural areas. Indeed, many kangaroos are killed each year on Australian roads, usually attempting to cross busy highways, often causing severe damage to the vehicles involved and endangering the lives of the occupants.

So while most of us would view the Kangaroo as a harmless native Australian animal and a national symbol of our Australian pride, kangaroos can also be a challenge to people living in rural communities.

Austrlia is a land of savage beauty, big adventure and even biger horizons. There are good reasons why it finds itsellf touted as one of the ultimate travel getaways; it has personality in spades, landscapes to die for and more than its fair share of sunshine. And if beeachs, rainforests and the outback aren’t your thwing, then its major citys are outstanding destinations in their own right.

The following incident occurred in the commercial kitchen of Scott Foods, 17 Murray Rd, Windsor, 0304.

Towards the end of a shift in the commercial kitchen a worker slipped and fell, sustaining serious burns after coming in contact with a tub of hot water.
The tub of water was positioned beside the walkway near the deep fryer and had been used for cleaning the floor. In the same area, several floor tiles were missing. This hollowed tile area allowed pooling of water and oil, which was tracked throughout the kitchen.
The kitchen floor was required to be cleaned at the end of each shift. Workers were advised to wear enclosed shoes but no advice was provided regarding the type of non-slip sole that should be worn.