Working With the ATSI Communty Within A Service

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Q1- how can interpreters help communicate key messages to indigenous families and children?

An interpreter can help you communicate with families who speak little or no English to gather information about:
• The family’s child rearing practices
• The child’s likes or dislikes
• Cultural and religious customs and traditions
• Eating and sleeping practices
• Dietary and medical requirements
They can also help you inform families about your services’ policies and practices, and your expectations of families in your setting.
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Q2-list the three steps of achieving culturally safe practice?

1-reflecting on one’s own culture, attitudes and beliefs about ‘others’
2-clear, value free, open and respectful communication
3-developing trust
4-recognising and avoiding stereotypical barriers
5-being prepared to engage with others in a two-way dialogue where knowledge is shared
6-understanding the influence of culture shock
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Q3-list some critical issues and differences an educator should take into consideration when working with Indigenous staff and children?

ISSUES

1- family support
2-provision of non-centre-based services.

Differences

1- Communication
Indigenous people may communicate in ways that differ from non-Indigenous Australians. It is important to be aware of this to aid mutual respect and understanding and foster a positive and supportive work environment.

2- Agreement and ‘Yes’ responses
Indigenous Australians may often agree or respond with ‘yes’ when asked questions or confronted on issues. this is often referred
to as trans-generational or inter-generational trauma. Be aware of this and allow time for trust and comfort to develop
with Indigenous staff, trying not to put them in uncomfortable or confronting situations that will result in a standard 3- Family Relationships
Traditional family relationship are quite complex and differ significantly from non-Indigenous family relationships. Indigenous Australians tend to have extended families and these often go beyond blood and marriage – a kinship system which defines where a person fits into the community and decides what rights and responsibilities each person has within that community. (Kinship systems also vary across Indigenous communities).

4- Men’s and Women’s Business
In Indigenous culture, certain customs and practices are performed separately by men and women. These are often referred to as Men’s Business and Women’s Business. Under Aboriginal Law, these traditional practices have very strict regulations and penalties attached if rules are broken

5- Shame
Indigenous Australians can often be shy and feel ‘shame’ if singled out or laughed at. Even when the singling out is for positive reasons it may still leave them feeling shamed because they do not want to appear better than others, particularly other Indigenous persons.
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Q4-where does "partnership" fit with the early years learning framework?

Both the Framework and the Guide are for early childhood educators in all Australian early childhood settings working in partnership with families and children and may complement, supplement or replace settings’ current frameworks. The Guide provides support for individuals and collegial teams to use the Framework.
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Q5-when thinking about inclusive practices, what are some strategies a service could implement?
1- Respect:
2- Acknowledging family strengths:
3- Primary contact person on initial stages
4- Communication:
5- Listening:
6- be sensitive to individual families
7- Trust:
8- Support
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Please give your openion on my responses. thanks alot

[Lorina]

Your responses are on the right track!

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Lorina