How do you engage Aboriginal communities?
How do you engage Aboriginal communities?
Invite local Aboriginal organisations/elders for a morning tea and talk about historical information regarding the local area. Do an Acknowledgement of Country at the start of activities. Ask an Aboriginal person to do a Welcome to Country at ceremonies and official events. Treat people as friends rather than clients.
What principles for community consultation would you follow when working with Aboriginal Australian communities?
Quality consultation requires respect, trust and openness, with a focus on building a partnership with Aboriginal people that is equal and genuine.
What are the key principles for working with Aboriginal communities?
Consultation, collaboration and. leadership. Holistic and. strengths based. Self-determination. and autonomy. Cultural respect.
What are some community protocols educators should follow when engaging with Aboriginal community members?
When interacting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples avoid using direct eye contact and choosing to focus on a neutral spot during a conversation will be understood. Be aware and respectful of relevant extended family and kinship structures when working with Aboriginal people.
What is Aboriginal engagement?
The Aboriginal Engagement Framework outlines our commitment to the Aboriginal community to engage in a meaningful and consistent way. The Framework provides a set of principles, protocols and resources to support engagement with Aboriginal people and their communities.
How do you engage with Indigenous elders?
When working with Knowledge Keepers and Elders, do so with a genuine desire to cultivate the relationship, rather than viewing interactions as a one-time knowledge exchange or transaction….Building the relationship
- receive an invitation or request.
- be offered tobacco or other culturally appropriate item.
- be addressed.
How can you develop effective partnerships between staff and the Aboriginal community?
- Showing respect.
- Acknowledge country. Connection with country is crucial to the well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Use preferred local name for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Ask or listen; don’t tell.
- Seek more than one opinion.
- Relationship before business.
What services are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders?
Aboriginal Health Services and Support
- Aboriginal Employment Strategy.
- Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council.
- Aboriginal Medical Service.
- Aboriginal Mental Health Services.
- Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet.
- Centrelink.
- First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN)
How do you work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders?
General considerations when communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences include:
- Use clear language – ensure jargon, acronyms or technical terms are minimised and fully explained.
- Be aware that words might have different meanings in different communities.
How will you engage a service user to clarify if they identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
However, some Aboriginal community organisations recommend using the wording “Do you (or does the person) identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person”.
What are the 5 guidelines for visiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?
The following values and principles provide a framework for implementing MHCC’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols:
- Respect [6]
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Control [7]
- Interpretation and Integrity [8]
- Secrecy and confidentiality[10]
- Attribution[13]
- Sharing of Benefits[14]
What are three 3 resources for gathering information about local Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people?
You could also try the following resources: The Indigenous Portal, a window to resources, contacts, information, and government programs and services for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. Aboriginal Studies WWW Virtual Library is an Internet guide to online aboriginal studies websites.