Mitchell Milliken

Gavin Coffman

A BREIF LOOK AT AUSTRALIA

History
Australia is a large country/continent located in the South Indian Ocean. It resides below
Indonesia and Asia. It is the worlds only country that encompasses an entire continent. It is
comprised of a large island
and several small surrounding
which is called Tasmania and
Australia covers about

known as the mainland

IN

islands the biggest of

resides to the South.
2,968,000 square miles

when including the island of

Tasmania. The country

was founded by the English in

in the early 1600s and

was originally founded to be a prison colony. Thousands of prisoners were dropped off by the
English and left to fend for themselves. Many of these criminals started colonies and started
their lives anew. Over the next hundred years,
Australia experienced heavy amounts of
immigration. Many men and women from Europe
came to Australia to find a new life. In the early
19th century, Australia was officially recognized as
a sovereign state.

Economy
Australia is known officially as the Commonwealth of Australia. It is a constitutional
monarchy that derives much of its government system from its father country of Great Brittan.
Australia uses a parliamentary system with the Prime Minister as head of all major decisions
within the government. Australian uses the Australian Dollar or the AUD. Its exchange rate to
the United States Dollar is about 1 AUD to 0.83 USD. Australia trades many various goods and
services to many countries throughout the world. Some exports include oil, beef, wheat and
metals such as iron and gold. It should be known that even though Australia is a new country, it
is widely known as a booming economic country.

Demographics
Australia has a population of about 23.13 million people. It has a predominantly white
population with over 65% of its inhabitants being Caucasians from America or Europe. Most of
the people of Australia are between 15-67 years of age. The language primarily spoken in
Australia is English. However, due to heavy immigration many years ago, many men and
women also speak Italian, German, Greek, and other European languages. The vast majority of
the population lives along the coast where most of the major Australian cities are also located.
The most populous cities include Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane, all of which are
located on the coast.

Geographic
Australia is split up into six different states and territories. These states include Victoria,
New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and the island of Tasmania.
The territories include the mostly uninhabited Northern Territory and the small surrounding
island of Lord Howe, Norfolk, Christmas, and the Cocos, also known as Keeling, Islands. The
capital of Australia is Canberra and is located in the Australian Capital Territory which is
surrounded by the state of New South Wales. This similar to the way The United States capitol
of Washington D.C. is located in the District of Columbia. This was to insure that know territory
could hold more power by owning the capitol.

Vacation Spot
While Australia is a booming industrial country, it is also a very popular vacation spot for
Americans and Europeans. Men and women from all over the globe travel thousands of miles to
experience what Australia has to offer. Australias beautiful landscape, glorious ocean front, and
exotic wildlife are among one of the most sought after in the world. It is visited by hundreds of
thousands every year and is one of the biggest vacation spots in the world. To travel to Australia,
all you need is a passport and a plane ticket and all these wonderful things could be right in front
of you.

Culture
Australian people live a very simple care-free lifestyle. Australians are known for their
very informal, friendly behavior. All are welcome to the countrys diverse cities and beautiful
landscapes. Australians celebrate many of the holidays that Americans do such as Easter,
Christmas and most other Christian holidays and beliefs. While Christianity is the most
prominent religion in Australia, everyone is free to choose their own beliefs in this free country.
Business etiquette in Australia is also very important. Suits in dark or neutral colors with a
tasteful tie are essential. It is proper to greet an Australian with a firm handshake and good eye
contact. It should be noted that business in Australia is conducted very similar to the way that
business in the United States is.

Cuisine
Australian cuisine is a very exotic and adventurous one. Australian food has evolved
over centuries of influence from Europeans countries. Australians eat a lot of seafood including
shrimp, lobster, crab and oysters. They also enjoy many English meals such as fish and chips,
meat pies, hot dogs, and even kangaroo meat. One of the most popular and most inexpensive
foods that most Australians crave is vegemite. Vegemite is a variety of vegetables and wheat
extract grinded into a thick paste. It is common to find vegemite on sandwiches, crackers, toast,
and biscuits. Unfortunately, due to Australias popularity as a vacation spot, much of this food is
very expensive compared to other countries. However, the price seems well worth the food,
Australian cuisine is considered one of the most exotic and delicious in the world.

Summary
This report is just the tip of the iceberg of what to expect when visiting Australia.
From its humble beginnings as a prison colony in the 16th century to the economic powerhouse
that it is today, Australia has seen many years of prosperous improvement. It is ironic that
hundreds of years ago, British citizens had to be forced to move to Australia and now many
people wish they lived in this wonderful country. Whether its the food, the beach, or the exotic
wildlife, there is something for everybody. Its no wonder why so many people worldwide
choose The Commonwealth as their vacation spot every year. The only limit in Australia is how
far you are willing to go.

ENDNOTES
Australian Government. (n.d.). Australian History. Retrieved December 17, 2014,
from australianhistory.org.
Briney, A. (n.d.). Geography of Australia. Retrieved December 17, 2014, from
http://geography.about.com/.
Wells, K. (2013, October 23). Australian food and drink. Retrieved December 17,
2014, from australia.gov.au.

APPENDIX

HOSA PRESENTATION OUTLINE

I.

INTRODUCTION
A.

II.

Introducing HOSA to Australia

1. Introduction
2. Introduce HOSA

PRESENTATION
A. Go through the slides
1. Go through first slide
2. Tell the reasons students benefit from joining HOSA
3. Tell the personal benefits of joining HOSA
4. Describe the benefits of social media
5. Tell students about the new HOSA activity
6. Tell students about the 10 new recruitment ideas
B. Wrapping Up
1. Tell students about ways to find new information
2. Answer student questions
3. Thank students and end presentation

Front

Back

TEN RECRUITMENT IDEAS

1.

Utilize social media to promote HOSA

2.

Offer more scholarships to students

3.

Start more activities to encourage students to join

4.

Have more worldwide trips to promote HOSA

5.

Promote how fun HOSA is

6.

Have more branches world wide

7.

Use real nurses/doctors to promote HOSA

8.

More school assemblies

9.

Provide extra benefits/gifts to new members

10.

Utilize Billboards, signs, links etc.

ITENERARY
Mitchell Milliken, Gavin Coffman
April, 20-27
Monday, April 20
6:30 p.m.

Depart from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles on

Flight 3280

8:45 p.m.

Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport

10:50 p.m.

Depart from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia on flight 94

Tuesday, April 21
7:35 a.m.

Arrive in Tullamarine Airport, wait for rental car to arrive

7:50 a.m.

Arrive and check in at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins hotel

8:00 a.m.

Go to hotel room. Spend rest of day resting and touring the hotel

Wednesday, April 22
9:00 a.m.

Leave hotel for Education Department

9:45 a.m.

Arrive at Education Department

10:00 a.m.

Begin Meeting with Board of Education

10:45 a.m.

Wrap up meeting and spend the rest of the day sightseeing

Thursday, April 23

Sightseeing

Friday, April 24
9:30 a.m.

Leave hotel for Williamstown High School

12:00 p.m.

Begin presentation at Williamstown High School

12:45 p.m.

Finish presentation

1:30 p.m.

Leave Williamstown High School for hotel

Saturday, April 25
5:00 p.m.

Check out of hotel and travel to Tullamarine Airport

5:30 p.m.

Drop off rental car

6:00 p.m.

Depart Melbourne airport for Honolulu on flight 285

Sunday, April 26
8:30 a.m.

Arrive in Honolulu International Airport

12:30 a.m.

Depart Honolulu for Los Angeles on flight 162

9:00 p.m.

Arrive in Los Angeles International Airport

11:30 p.m.

Depart from Los Angeles to Nashville on flight 1360

Monday, April 27
5:30 a.m.

Arrive safely in Nashville International Airport and head home

HOSA MEETING WITH MELBOURNE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Education Department Agenda
Wednesday, April 22, 2014
1. Call to Order--- The Hon Christopher Pyne, Minister for Education
2. Roll Call --- Secretary to the Minister for Education
3. Reading of the Minuets --- Secretary to the Minister for Education
4. Other Officer Reports
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
7. Adjournment
8.

To:
conniebagget@gmail.com
From: yungkaysuh@gmail.com
Date: Monday, January 05, 2015 at 8:22 a.m.
Subject Line: Thank You!
Ladies and Gentlemen
On behalf of the HOSA program I would like to thank you all for your superb participation in our
recent meeting at Williamstown High School. We are very eager to hear of your future progress
with your new chapters. It was a joyful experience meeting with all of your potential filled
students, and your dedicated staff.
Just to reiterate, here at HOSA we allow students to build friendships and learn the basics on
health occupations. Our motto is "The hands of HOSA mold the health of tomorrow" so
remember to always keep your heads up students, and educators help them keep their heads up,
these could be the people you place your lives into in the future.
Once again thank you for your time, and attention.
Gavin Coffman
Mitchell Milliken
Ambassadors
HOSA
548 Silicon Drive, Suite 101
Southlake, TX 76092
(800) 321-HOSA (4672)
www.hosa.org

The Hon Christopher Pyne MP

429 Magill Road
St Morris, SA 5068
Dear Honorable Pyne
We here at HOSA are requesting a meeting in Melbourne, Australia on April 22, 2015. We
would like to talk to you about establishing HOSA chapters in Australia. We wish to perform an
assembly for you and your students on April 24 at one of your prestigious high schools. HOSA
(Future Health Professionals) enables high school students who are interested in a medical
profession learn and endure the foundations of a health occupation.
We would love to hear back from you, call us at (800) 321-HOSA. Thank you for your time!
Sincerely

Gavin Coffman
Mitchell Milliken
HOSA Ambassadors
gc

TO:

Mrs. Jane Shovlin, Chairman

FROM:

Gavin Coffman, Mitchell Milliken, Ambassadors

DATE:

April 28, 2015

SUBJECT:

Recent meeting in Melbourne, Australia

We would like to announce, that our recent trip to Melbourne to introduce HOSA to Australia left
us feeling like success. The students seemed eager to begin their lives as future health
professionals, and the educators seemed eager to give them the foundation. It excites us to know
that another country is as propelled to have a higher understanding of medicine.
We would like to thank you for granting us the opportunity to be the ones of this trip. It was a
mind boggling experience that will have lasting effects on our lives, in a positive way. We would
love to do it again sometime if at all possible!
gc

BUDGET
Expenses

Costs

Plane Tickets (To and from)

$ 4,176.60

Hotel (3 Nights)

$ 570.47

Rental Car (Luxury)

$ 451.76

Food Expenses (estimated)

$ 500

Souvenir Expenses (estimated)

$ 500

Incidentals (gas, fees, passports etc.)

$ 801.17

Australia Trip Expenses

Plane Tickets
Hotel (3 Nights)

11%

Rental Car (Luxury)

7%

Food Expenses

7%
6%
8%

60%

Souvenir Expenses
Extra Expenses