Instructor Course Question 1 Culture

CULTURAL SAFETY CULTURAL SAFETY CULTURAL SAFETY Name Instructor Course Question 1 Culture refers to a complex whole consisting of beliefs, knowledge, rules or laws, morals, values, traditions, language and any other competencies acquired by human beings as members of the society (Lindholm, 2008). Aboriginal people refer to those individuals whose culture and traditions lie on the mainland and Torres Strait Islander refers to native people of Torres Strait, Torres Strait lies between the South West Coast of Papua New Guinea and

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Question 1
Culture refers to a complex whole consisting of beliefs, knowledge, rules or laws, morals,
values, traditions, language and any other competencies acquired by human beings as members
of the society (Lindholm, 2008). This means that culture is the total way of life that we live as
people. Members of the community have different beliefs based on their lifestyle, therefore,
trying to introduce new ideas in the society may result in tension. Aboriginal people refer to
those individuals whose culture and traditions lie on the mainland and Torres Strait Islander
refers to native people of Torres Strait, Torres Strait lies between the South West Coast of Papua
New Guinea and the northern tip Cape York in Queensland
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander have different risk factors that will pose a
significant impact on their emotional and social well-being. This includes the effect of stolen
generation and removal of children, public grief, and losses, traumas that are unresolved,
violence, incarceration, health problems, discrimination of culture and race, separation from
culture and issues of identity and social or economic issue. Several factors of Aboriginal or
Torres Strait may influence the services being delivered to them this includes beliefs, language,
culture, and customs. In addition there is also, thinking, learning styles, Interpersonal approach,
Expectations (Purdie & Walker 2010).
Question 2
Specific matters affect the relationship and communication between Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islanders for example respect, in that an individual has to respect them even though
their practices, ideas, and actions do not interest (Murphy 2015, p5). For instance how they dress,
eat and communicate. Respect will enable one acquire and maintain relevant information about
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aboriginal islander or Torres Strait Islanders (Pink & Allbon 2008). Additionally, a good
relationship will be maintained reducing violence. Second confidentiality is essential to be
discrete about them so that they might feel comfortable expressing themselves. Being indiscrete
may result in the weak relationship, therefore, leading to rejection. These issues have resulted in
severe problems; however, it is possible to overcome this by being patient, highly mannered and
developing sense of belonging.
Question 3
Cultural safety refers to a surrounding that is, emotionally, physically, and socially where
assault challenge and identity denial of who you are and what you need is not experienced.
Cultural safety is encouraged by respecting and being aware of people's culture; this improves
relations. Therefore, one will develop a sense of belonging this portrays safeness. Secondly,
culture safety is encouraged by avoiding biasness of certain individuals which promotes
discrimination in the area of work and activity. Discrimination promotes violence both
physically and emotionally, hence, unsafe environment (Lindholm 2008).
Question 4
To achieve a safe environment, we must observe our cultural identities and attitude. For
example establish a rapport, be subtle to what culture means for service receivers, instructors and
populations, listen rather than talk, be supportive and non-judgmental, depict respect and
empathy, and use skills that are interpersonal that considers a person integrity and service
recipients educators and communities. Additionally, we must be unbiased and flexible about our
attitudes. Our organization does not reduce, degrade, or disempower the well-being of
individuals and cultural identity. (Gerlach 2012, pp.151-158) This can be applied to the daily
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actions of an individual by treating everyone equal, this has made the organization movement
and stays easy hence success. Other strategies may enhance the ability to be cultural safe include
acquiring knowledge concerning cultural shock and developing trust.
Question 5
Biasness in culture leads to discrimination and stereotyping, for example aboriginal and Torres
Strait islanders are violent people and do not pay attention to the people. It is necessary to
maintain and develop effective communication and relationship with the aboriginal and Torres
Strait islanders for example by maintaining networks that are effective to ensure referrals are
made, take an approach that is holistic when delivering services, be stretchy enough to upkeep
dissimilar cultural values and beliefs and foster an understanding of spiritual relationships.
Confirmation bias, which is the tendency to settle to, and remember, facts that confirm what
you already believe in, is what interjected me. Therefore confirmation bias made me interact
with people who shared the same view as me and anyone decision on the opposing side did not
apply. Significant strategies should be applied to change such biases in future, for example,
changing our perception. We should not focus on our belief alone but instead focus on other
beliefs in different society. Additionally, it's important to accept new ideas and not rely on usual
information. Indigenous people are hard groups to study therefore it require patience and
integrity to achieve your objective. Some information provided by indigenous communities
might not be at par with your expectations making an individual confirm what best suits him or
her. (Halligan &Zecevic 2011, pp.338-343)
Question 6
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Cultural awareness refers to a communication foundation that involves the ability to stand
back from ourselves and being aware of our cultural belief, values, and perceptions (Baker
2012). The awareness of other cultures and our own culture serves a great impact on the
relationships at workplace or work area. This is because many individuals have encompassed
their cultural history and incorporated components of their heritage into their daily lives.
Therefore our environment is more culturally diverse. Individuals are expected to familiarize
with cultural awareness in workplace and areas to avoid negative ramification, which includes
poor morale and legal action for poor behaviors (Baker 2012). The impact of cultural awareness
of other include change in the mode of dressing, behavior, beliefs, values, and customs.
Secondly, cultural awareness promotes good working relations; for example, some culture
prohibits men to work together with women while other cultures promote this. Thirdly there will
be an increase in Productivity and collaboration where there is a diversity of cultures. Teamwork
is also encouraged in the society.
Question 7
Several work practices show cultural respect and understanding since working with
different Individuals from different cultures might be challenging. This is because beliefs and
attitudes are different from ours. Some of this practices include; respecting peoples
confidentiality and privacy, practice politeness that is by using titles and appropriate tone,
respecting cultural practices at work, for example, dressing code and lastly showing
consideration (thinking of the other people's needs from their point of view).
Question 8
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Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander might be difficult this includes there
practices, language, and understanding (Dudgeon et al. 2010).Therefore, this requires an
interpreter to help an individual understand them better and easier. Lack of understanding might
result in devastation and lack of patience. This is necessary to meet duty care requirements.
Question 9
Developing partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is important to
acquire duty requirement. The best way to develop a partnership between workforce, and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons include; forming appropriate reference group to
enable an individual to acquire sufficient information, understanding routine and policies of
aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to avoid going against practices and duties(Dudgeon et
al.2010).
Question 10
Different strategies may be used to develop a partnership. However, these strategies are
different. First, an individual should be flexible; flexibility is very important since adapting will
be easy consequently the formation of the partnership, second, it is important to consider the
roles and responsibilities of the individual to avoid confusion among members since confusion
might result to the poor partnership. Thirdly, it is also important to show understanding; this
involves an indulgent of cultural practices, beliefs, and customs to express support to the
community. The misunderstanding might result in rejection and avoidance by the members of the
community. Fourth you have to make relations with the leaders of the community to obtain
favors and authority. This makes work easier for an individual and also maintains good
relationships that lead to the partnership. Resources needed to improve partnership include
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people, at any circumstances, people are an important resource since they will provide you with
what is required therefore they are useful to the staff, group, groups promote togetherness and
therefore forming partners will be comfortable groups are essential when assigning obligations to
obtain duty requirements.
Question 11
Different processes can be used to document service delivery ways and programs to enhance
cultural safety and encourage participation this includes the use of technology like computer and
media to record and save the document. Since any decision and program made in future planning
should include community members. For example working alongside with community leaders to
offer an awareness of the community and workings and cultural context. The ability of the
community to drive its health services is referred to as community control.it entails their
involvement in the planning process. A community controlled model is highly efficient in its
outcomes as it has its basis from the community itself.
Additionally, devices like cameras, audios, and phones can be used to document service
delivery and programs to enhance cultural safety. My role in the process is to ensure that
information is well properly documented to prevent loss of information or information getting to
the wrong hand.it is also important to identify barrier that may hinder communication (barriers to
in effect cross-cultural communication and causes of unsuccessful cross-cultural
communication).
Question 12
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Self-determination involves the Aboriginal and/or the Torres Strait Islander persons been granted
opportunity to take part in decision making on their affairs They can decide to be trained in
qualifications that allow deliverance of health services and related programs to their
communities. Such strategy is handy in avoiding challenges the face in their health sector.
Workers trained in the health issues of these people can work hand in hand with these
community with a better and clearer view of their health challenges of that particular area.
Chances are that they find appropriate ways to make this services more welcoming this in turn
will reflect on the outcome. Zubrick el at .2010). For example an individual born in Aboriginal
and/or Torres Strait community can train and work in her or his community offering health
services .local leaders play a major role in decision making on health matters therefore they can
work alongside the community in analysation of the services rendered.
Question 13 and 14
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders client. involving aboriginal and torres strait
Islander persons in evaluations, negotiations, and the determination of strategies and services is
important this is done by involving the community in the decision-making process. Strategies are
evaluated by reversing them based appropriate engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait. It
also involves the implementation of new procedures or tweaking the existing one, depending on
how the server is the issue (Zubrick et al, .2010).
Question 15 and 16
Deliverance of services in a culturally safe environ contributes to the empowerment of
the Aboriginal and /or the Torres Strait people and their communities. They should be involved
in the evaluating process of the programs and delivery for the achievement of the intended
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goal .The evaluating process involves three aspect; agreement on measurable outcomes is the
first followed by evaluations of programs and services against these outcomes then lastly
revision of cultural safety strategies. Alternative processes can be used for evaluation but the
indigenous Australian people need a structure that accommodates less and paves way for
measurement of success to occur in a specific context culturally. Consultation is an important
step in evaluation .Incase of revision of the strategies, successful adoption and implementation of
these revisions is possible if the community was in control throughout the process.
The nature of the outcome varies depending on the strategies to be implemented if areas
identified are culturally unsafe then it is essential to revise the strategy. Use people from diverse
culture to seek suggestions. It involves providing extra education to staff members in
approaching diversity.
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