| Description |
xii, 164 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Contents |
1. Culture, family and community -- Aboriginal culture -- Torres Strait Islander culture -- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families -- 2. The social context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families -- The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander response -- Calendar of key cultural events -- Historical timeline of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history -- 3. Taking a personal journey and strengthening communication skills -- Being aware of your attitudes -- Avoiding bias in professional practice -- Effective cross-cultural communication -- Some tips for effective communication in remote communities -- Working and communicating with children -- Practical ways of learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture -- 4. Cultural protocols -- 5. Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in culturally competent ways -- Engaging with organisations and communities -- 6. Developing effective and culturally appropriate programs -- Principles for developing culturally appropriate programs -- A holistic approach to social and emotional well-being and health -- Outreach and culturally safe service locations -- Parenting programs -- Counselling -- Mediation and family dispute resolution -- Working with children -- Working with adolescents -- Case study: Mackay Family Relationship Centre, Wueensland -- Case study: Interrelate Family Centre, Lismore, New South Wales -- Case study: Men's Outreach Service, Inc., Broome, Western Australia -- Case study: Centacare Broken Bay, New South Wales -- 7. Using action research evaluation to improve, record and report on your work -- Implementing your action research cycle |
| Summary |
Aimed at non-Indigenous staff in family services, this manual provides information and guidance on working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Taking a strengths-based approach, it aims to promote respectful and strong relationships between non-Indigenous and Indigenous organisations, staff, and clients. Chapter 1 provides background information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander beliefs, cultures, family structures, and traditional child rearing practices. Chapter 2 explains the social context and effects of colonisation, land dispossession, and the Stolen Generations, as well as the contemporary response by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, such as the movements for land rights, self determination, community-controlled organisations, and culture. Chapters 3 and 4 focus on developing culturally competent professional practice skills, including effective communication, avoiding bias, and cultural protocols. Chapters 5 and 6 focus on developing culturally competent services and culturally appropriate programs, and includes information on engaging with communities and organisations, building relationships, consultation, guiding principles, engaging and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, and the use of action research. Case studies of best practice services are also included |
| Analysis |
Aboginal Australians--Social life and customs |
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Aboriginal Australians--Services for |
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Aboriginal and Torres Stait Islander peoples |
| Notes |
Spiral bound |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Also available online via the SNAICC National Voice for our Children website at: https://www.snaicc.org.au/working-and-walking-together-resource-2010 |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader required to view/print PDF files |
| Subject |
Aboriginal Australians -- Services for.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs.
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Family services -- Australia.
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Social work with indigenous peoples.
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Torres Strait Islanders -- Services for.
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Torres Strait Islanders -- Social life and customs.
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| Author |
Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care, issuing body
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| ISBN |
9781921174230 |
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