Self-directed online training
Event description
This course provides a framework to help guide you in your work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, using the ‘Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge Systems to Strengthen Families’ Resilience’ yarning cards and tools.This session will cover:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families face ongoing social and political challenges, which can hinder their healing strategies
- unconscious bias can have negative implications for assessment processes when working with different cultures
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities have great knowledge and strengths to support the social and emotional wellbeing needs of their children and families
- kinship structures are a great strength in healing practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families; and
- connection to Land, spirituality, ancestry and cultural practices are important protective factors for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Eligibility criteria
Before commencing this course, we recommend that you complete the 'Working with First Nations families and children – A framework for understanding' course. You will find this course in your learning journey. It provides essential background and considerations when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Categories:
Capability 2 - Working with Aboriginal consumers, families, and communities,
Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Lived Experience Workforce,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Youth,
Adult
