Name: ASSESSMENT 1 ACS110
Uploaded: 2022-07-17
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Description: ASSESSMENT 1 ACS110. PARNEET KAUR SARAO 00336280T.

ASSESSMENT 1 ACS110. PARNEET KAUR SARAO 00336280T. 

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How does culture impact work practices?. I belong to a culture where we are not allowed to take names of the ones who are elder than us. When I came to Australia, I found that people address each other with their names however in my culture we call Sir/Ma’am. It was quite awkward at first and due to this I faced a communication barrier in certain situations as well at my workplace. We often listen and follow what elders say and often don’t bring forth our own thoughts as it feels like disrespecting them. I noticed that people in Australia are very confident about their thoughts. I realized that respect doesn’t come with calling Sir/ Maam only. Its about respecting each other’s point of view and giving everyone a fair chance to speak. You should put forward your thoughts and take the opportunity.. 

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I belong to a culture where we are not allowed to take names of the ones who are elder than us. When I came to Australia, I found that people address each other with their names however in my culture we call Sir/Ma’am. It was quite awkward at first and due to this I faced a communication barrier in certain situations as well at my workplace. We often listen and follow what elders say and often don’t bring forth our own thoughts as it feels like disrespecting them. I noticed that people in Australia are very confident about their thoughts. I realized that respect doesn’t come with calling Sir/ Maam  only. Its about respecting each other’s point of view and giving everyone a fair chance to speak. You should put forward your thoughts and take the opportunity.

Awareness about cultural bias at workplace. It is not quite common in all cultures to hug and shake hands while greeting someone. So if it happens at my workplace that someone refuses to do that, I should not consider them rude and should avoid biased behaviour against their way of greeting. Instead I should understand their cultural boundaries and respect that. There are some stereotypes against people of some cultures that they are not welcoming but if I had a bad experience with someone who belongs to some specific culture I should not have partial views against everyone who belong to that certain community until and unless I have personally talked to them.. 

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Awareness about cultural bias at workplace

It is not quite common in all cultures to hug and shake hands while greeting someone. So if it happens at my workplace that someone refuses to do that, I should not consider them rude and should avoid biased  behaviour  against their way of greeting. Instead I should understand their cultural boundaries and respect that. There are some stereotypes against people of some cultures that they are not welcoming but if I had a bad experience with someone who belongs to some specific culture I should not have partial views against everyone who belong to that certain community until and unless I have personally talked to them.

Diversity in aboriginal culture. Aboriginal culture is holistic, defined by its connection to family, community and country. In Australia, the idea of “being on country” is central to the Aboriginal worldview. The land (or country) is what defines Aboriginal people. Aboriginal people from the coast describe themselves as “saltwater people”, those from river areas are “freshwater people”, and those from central arid regions are “desert people Culture underpins all aspects of life including connections to family and community, connection to Country, the expression of values, symbols, cultural practices and traditional and contemporary forms of cultural expression such as Aboriginal language, ceremonies, cultural events, storytelling, dance, music and art. The complex set of spiritual values developed by Aboriginal people and that are part of the Dreamtime include 'self-control, self-reliance, courage, kinship and friendship, empathy, a holistic sense of oneness and interdependence, reverence for land and Country and a responsibility for others. 

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Aboriginal culture is holistic, defined by its connection to family, community and country. In Australia, the idea of “being on country” is central to the Aboriginal worldview. The land (or country) is what defines Aboriginal people. Aboriginal people from the coast describe themselves as “saltwater people”, those from river areas are “freshwater people”, and those from central arid regions are “desert people Culture underpins all aspects of life including connections to family and community, connection to Country, the expression of values, symbols, cultural practices and traditional and contemporary forms of cultural expression such as Aboriginal language, ceremonies, cultural events, storytelling, dance, music and art.  The complex set of spiritual values developed by Aboriginal people and that are part of the Dreamtime include 'self-control, self-reliance, courage, kinship and friendship, empathy, a holistic sense of oneness and interdependence, reverence for land and Country and a responsibility for others

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Factors affecting aboriginal approach to healthcare system. 

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Factors affecting aboriginal approach to healthcare system

Indigenous culture / traditions before settlement  -  Traditional healers have extensive knowledge and are able to interpret symptoms and provide traditional healing treatments including bush rubs and medicines. Their knowledge is passed down from generation to generation. They are also able to provide an alternative to the high cost of Western-style medicine and hospital stays by using plants that grow in their local areas. Plants play an important role in all bush medicine practices – certain plants have proven results in healing or preventing disease over generations by many practitioners. However there is no official publication or listing of Aboriginal bush medicines and plant remedies as they vary between different tribes and locations.  The impact of European settlement -  Colonisation severely disrupted Aboriginal society and economy—epidemic disease caused an immediate loss of life, and the occupation of land by settlers and the restriction of Aboriginal people to 'reserves' disrupted their ability to support themselves. The early European colonists, without a means of replenishing their medical supplies, were taught by Aboriginals to use "medicinal plants growing in the new country. Prior to colonisation, traditional forms of healing such as the use of traditional healers, healing songs, and bush medicines were the only form of primary health care. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians the impact of colonisation and the removal and disconnection of people both from their land and from their traditional families has had a major effect on the use of traditional practices including traditional medicine  Loss of land and culture - The land is a spiritual part of the Aboriginal people and you can not separate one from the other. According to the Aboriginal people, Aboriginal lore was developed by spirit ancestors during the dreamtime to look after the land and its people.  With the dispossession of land we see the destruction of cultures and with the destruction of cultures, we see the loss of languages, ceremonies and songs and disrespect for traditional lore and elders. Once dispossessed of land, lore and culture (everything), you lose dignity, you lose pride, and you have low self esteem. importance of law and kinship -  Aboriginal kinship care is care provided by relatives or friends to an Aboriginal child who cannot live with their parents, where Aboriginal family and community and Aboriginal culture are valued as central to the child’s safety, stability and development. They use these means to deal with their diseases and health issues and avoid using healthcare systems.

Critical issues influencing relationships and communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people .. 

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Critical issues influencing relationships and communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people .

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to be a marginalised and socially disadvantaged minority group. Compared to other Australians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience significantly varied outcomes related to health, education, employment and housing. Discrimination, racism and lack of cultural understanding mean that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people still experience inequality and social injustice.  Significant risk factors that can impact on the social emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities include: widespread grief and loss impacts of the Stolen Generations and removal of children unresolved trauma separation from culture and identity issues discrimination based on race or culture

How to Improve communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. 

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How to Improve communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Use simple and clear language. Beware of the words that you are using while communicating as different words might have different meaning for them. Use Australian Government staff located in the region to gain local knowledge about the community, communication preferences, local communication channels and key influencers in the community.

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Examples of how various issues affect Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their engagement with community services and health systems. 

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Examples of how various issues affect Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their engagement with community services and health systems

impact of European settlement - Colonisation severely disrupted Aboriginal society and economy—epidemic disease caused an immediate loss of life, and the occupation of land by settlers and the restriction of Aboriginal people to 'reserves' disrupted their ability to support themselves. The early European colonists, without a means of replenishing their medical supplies, were taught by Aboriginals to use "medicinal plants growing in the new country. Prior to colonisation, traditional forms of healing such as the use of traditional healers, healing songs, and bush medicines were the only form of primary health care. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians the impact of colonisation and the removal and disconnection of people both from their land and from their traditional families has had a major effect on the use of traditional practices including traditional medicine loss of land and culture - The land is a spiritual part of the Aboriginal people and you can not separate one from the other. According to the Aboriginal people, Aboriginal lore was developed by spirit ancestors during the dreamtime to look after the land and its people.  With the dispossession of land we see the destruction of cultures and with the destruction of cultures, we see the loss of languages, ceremonies and songs and disrespect for traditional lore and elders. Once dispossessed of land, lore and culture (everything), you lose dignity, you lose pride, and you have low self esteem. racism and discrimination - Experiences of racism are associated with risky behaviours, such as substance use. Additionally, fear of racism can lead to avoiding places, situations or people, such as not seeking medical care when needed, which can have a profound effect on a person’s socioeconomic outcomes and health status. past and present power relations  - Colonisation has resulted in inequity, racism and the disruption of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. In fact, it has been the most detrimental of the determinants of health that continues to significantly influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes today.  The current health inequities in Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander communities can be attributed to lower levels of education and higher rates of unemployment, resulting to lower income levels.

How my own culture, and western systems and structures, might impact Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. 

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How my own culture, and western systems and structures, might impact Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

My own culture is very welcoming and we respect and treat people equally disregard of their background, religion, cultural or traditional values. I belong to a place where we still have tribal people, and backward classes as well. They all are treated equally and given equal opportunities. Aboriginals and Torres Strait islander will also be accepted by my community and culture as far as I know and my culture will positively impact them. The western systems and structures are making people more educated and they are making efforts to involve aboriginal people and trying to make the healthcare system more approachable to indigenous people.  In Western culture, emphasis is placed on time to meet deadlines and schedules. Time is  percieved  differently in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, as more value is placed on family responsibilities and community relationships.

How trauma impacts an individual’s ability. decision making - people who have experienced complex trauma may display symptoms including poor concentration, poor attention and poor decision-making and judgement. They may also appear highly reactive and respond to threat even if it is not present. communicating – people get post traumatic disorder and it becomes harder for them to concentrate. They tend to lose cognitive ability and become confused. This is why they find it harder to communicate more often. understanding – people may become stressed and can get anxiety. They tend to lose temper easily and become aggressive quickly. This makes it harder for them to understand and they find it harder to react on certain things. retaining information – post traumatic disorder leave people more aggressive. Their constant state of tension and arousal can leave them unable to concentrate, pay attention, retain and recall new information.. 

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How trauma impacts an individual’s ability

decision making - people who have experienced complex trauma may display symptoms including poor concentration, poor attention and poor decision-making and judgement. They may also appear highly reactive and respond to threat even if it is not present.  communicating – people get post traumatic disorder and it becomes harder for them to concentrate. They tend to lose cognitive ability and become confused. This is why they find it harder to communicate more often.   understanding – people may become stressed and can get anxiety. They tend to lose temper easily and become aggressive quickly. This makes it harder for them to understand and they find it harder to react on certain things.  retaining information – post traumatic disorder leave people more aggressive. Their constant state of tension and arousal can leave them unable to concentrate, pay attention, retain and recall new information.

How to involve Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the planning and delivery of services and programs.. 

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How to involve Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the planning and delivery of services and programs.

Deliver services in a creative and flexible manner in response to the changing needs of the community. This includes flexibility not only in the ways that services are provided, but also where they take place. Involve Indigenous community members in the planning of the service structure. Conduct services "in language" (the first language of local people) or, failing this, have translators or people who can present information in plain, accessible English. It is also important to ensure that any metaphors or examples used take account of Indigenous world views and experiences. Services for Indigenous Australians are most effective when the community is involved in both their planning and implementation stages. When Indigenous Elders, community members, and other local service providers are engaged in a consultative process, the most important needs of the community can be distinguished and the most appropriate methods of implementation can be identified.