Engaging in respectful and positive interactions to form a trusting secure relationship, being mindful of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communicating customs, what is considered appropriate mannerisms when communicating and showing respect for Elders or leaders of the community. Gaining knowledge of the culture, history and customs. Use a cultural broker or interpreter when required. Collaborate with the appropriate people such as interpreters, professionals, Elders and all families from the service in regards to updating policies, ideas for events
This subject is very broad and includes the understanding of past, present and future of the Aboriginal people and their families. In particular, it is essential to lay stress upon how the history has been affecting peoples ' lives from past to present and will also affect our future. This essay will demonstrates that how the health professionals have work together and been involved with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as how our communities will respond to these connections.
Q1) the policies and procedures for positive behaviour is to promote positive behaviour in a good way to reward the child by praise or to reward with something like a sticker. We also have codes of conduct which includes respect so we need to respect the children and listen to them. Calm is one so stay calm and try not get agitated. at my setting in our police it is very important to be a good role model to the children and to show them how we act at nursery and to other children so we have to be very polite and friendly to other people never argue in front of the children never swear in front of the children always be happy and clam towards the children and colleagues around them.
Firstly, the nurse should avoid maintaining eye contact with an Aboriginal client to avoid appearing “intrusive, threatening, or harmful” (Potter, 2014, p. 247). Next, the nurse should not assume how the Aboriginal client is feeling based on their calm demeanor. For instance, the nurse should not assume that an Aboriginal client that appears to be calm is not experiencing discomfort. Secondly, if the nurse is faced with a language barrier, the nurse may request a translator for the Aboriginal client. Depending on the available resources, the translator may be sourced from the facility or the community. Thirdly, the nurse should ask Aboriginal tribe members for education regarding traditional Aboriginal practices. For instance, the nurse may learn death rituals that are tribe specific, such as burying personal possessions with the individual (Eliopoulos, 2010, p. 30). Next, the nurse must respect that the Aboriginal client may prefer treatment in the form of “spiritual rituals, medicine men, herbs, home-made drugs, and mechanical interventions such as suction cups” (Eliopoulos, 2010, p. 29). In addition, the nurse should be aware of the emphasis on harmonious family relations and “reverence for the Great Creator” in Aboriginal culture (Eliopoulos, 2010, p. 29). If available, the nurse should direct the Aboriginal client and their family to the nearest
What are some of the key issues teachers need to consider for working successfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students?
Devising a scheme that is beneficial to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and the communities is complicated as you will need to deliver the services that you are providing in a creative and flexible manner. By involving the Indigenous community in the planning and the implementation of the programs you are offering allows you to build trusting and respected relationships making them feel comfortable in using the services that are being provided. It is paramount that you have an understanding and knowledge of their historical background including local language and the way they like to communicate will also put you in good stead. To promote a culturally competent organisation you will need to have a set of values and principles that are implemented and practiced daily demonstrating behaviours, attitudes, policies
Develop useful regional initiative and resources to educate all the staff and hold sessions to give the staff an overview of their community history and dynamics. Research relevant aboriginal organisations, local councils, local aboriginal and other service provider in the area and form partnership with them. Thus, performing this task the organisation can win the trust of the aborigines and make them realise their importance at work. After showing dedication towards them, the organisation can assure that the aborigines will involve in the activity launch by
It is critical for non-aboriginal staff to be aware how they engage and support other cultures because it take a lot of time to understand other culture in theory then understand the emotional side of it and then we need to fit in with their requirements.
Demonstrate respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge, history, lived experience and connection to community and country through inviting an Aboriginal elder to the center to give a speech about the history, trauma, cultural safety issues of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community people and the impacts on them.
Building rapport with community leaders and with organisations run by Indigenous people will help service providers identify the potential impact of cultural factors on service delivery to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients in other areas also. These group of people have in-depth knowledge about local cultural values and
It must be acknowledged that many barriers exist in maintaining trusting and open relationships between practitioners and Aboriginal people contributing to uncertainty around effective practice approaches. Interventions that have supported a ‘top down’ approach have failed to acknowledge the complexity of history and the associated trauma that continues to impact many Aboriginal people today. Prior to the commencement of this course, there was hesitation on my part regarding my own confidence to work effectively with Aboriginal people. Whilst I have years of practice experience, I had not given much consideration to whether my existing skills were transferrable in working with Aboriginal people which had created a degree of uncertainty on
I plan to close the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people and between non-Indigenous people by putting in place strategies that advocate cultural inclusivity. The first strategies I would use would be would be to make people aware. Being aware of the local aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander communality. Also being aware of their local heritage. When the centre is aware of the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander community and the issues they may have. The centre can work in partnership with the Aboriginal and Torrs Straight island community to provide the best care for them.
For instance, Effective communication could establish a positive relationship between nurse and patients, reduce misunderstanding and improve the level of respect between patient and health practitioner (Queensland Health, 2016). Communicate with ATSI, many factors should be considered. Non-verbal communication seems quite important to relate their feelings. For example, the culture of eye contact with ATSI may different from western countries. Indirect eye contact shows respect in Aboriginal culture. Generally, for ATSI, avert or lower one’s eyes in conversation imply polite respect. Different from the same gender that direct eye contact could express interest and honest, direct eye contact in cross-gender may lead to an uncomfortable or even rude manner. Therefore, in the working environment for EN, understand this non-verbal culture could communicate easier with ATSI people and work
Early Childhood educators can become better acquainted with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by interacting and participating in local community events, promoting positive role models like actors, sports people and community leaders; promote the culture through posters, artwork and flags and using
Aboriginal concepts of family communities, respecting and understanding the aboriginal language and group names of nation, communication, and general respect, and understanding for their communities. Getting more involved, bringing cultural people/aboriginal and Torres strait islander people into the centres, getting them involved I their communities and encouraging children to feel more positive and learn more about their cultural back round and nations. When working in partnership always being aware of every individual person is different, every schooling/centres are different, every cultural learning is different, but it all connects to having strong connections with the children and the lands, and environments, and the nations of the
The nursing intervention will be cross-culture nursing. Lack of knowledge and history of ancestor ‘s fear and prevention of ultilzating health services in main health organization (building cultural). In order to improve health system for Aboriginal people, it need to address enhancement for culture. The main part will be cultural education, as cultural safety is not only just talk, but also need active listening and talking board with what Aboriginal people are saying (building cultural). McKendrick (as cited in Fredericks) highlights the importance of listening as important to Indigenous Australians of health and wellbeing, to figure out the appropriate way to work with them. Working effectively with Indigenous people, it suggests nurses