Working Effectively with Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander People in the Workplace

Work effectively with
aboriginal Torres
Strait islander people
in the workplace

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
Potential impact of cultural factors on the practice of aboriginal or Torres’s strait islander
clients...........................................................................................................................................3
Address and understand the cultural realities for having the full participation of aboriginal or
Torres’s strait islander clients......................................................................................................4
Strategies to effectively accommodate cultural differences in workplace..................................4
Utilise resources to facilitate effective service delivery in the cross cultural..............................5
Ensure work practices used in cross cultural context..................................................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are afraid to seek medical help or guidance
from specialists. Perhaps this is due to Indigenous Australians’ holistic approach to health.
Individuals and communities’ physical, spiritual, social, emotional, and cultural well-being are
all considered in a holistic approach (Roche and et. al., 2021). When it comes to interpreting
health difficulties, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander relationships within the community,
as well as their spiritual connection to the land and their ancestors, are frequently mentioned.
MAIN BODY
Potential impact of cultural factors on the practice of aboriginal or Torres’s strait islander clients
Getting Aboriginal or potentially Torres Strait Islander societies can help non-native laborers
destroy customary force uneven characters between Indigenous individuals and non-Indigenous
partners. Wellbeing incongruities among Indigenous and non-Indigenous people groups keep on
existing in Australia. Native individuals partake in wellbeing hazard practices at a higher rate
than non-Indigenous individuals, as per study, and this conduct significantly affects wellbeing
results (Hobbs, 2018). Although this suggests that lowering health-risk behaviour may improve
health outcomes, the elements that drive Indigenous health behaviour remain little understood.
Impatient services: The Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander kinship system emphasises that
everyone is related to one another, hence the entire community participates in most Indigenous
events, such as sickness, death, and ceremonies. The presence of extended family members may
aid in a person’s healing and well-being. If they work in a hospital, visiting regulations may need
to be flexible in order to accommodate the numerous relatives of the sick person who may visit
at various hours.
Screening services: Personal barriers may make it difficult for Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander persons to engage in screening services such as breast, cervical, bowel, or prostate scans
and tests (Kinchin and et. al., 2017). Many Indigenous Australians, especially women, dislike
removing their clothing in front of carers or workers.
Address and understand the cultural realities for having the full participation of aboriginal or
Torres’s strait islander clients
Arranging and conveying administrations to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids, families,
and networks can be trying for specialists and government officials. Because social issues are