Reflection Activity: Continuing to develop cultural competence

Reflection Activity:  Continuing to develop cultural competence for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

 

Are there some strategies that you use to continue to develop your understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture?  

For example:  

• Do you have a 'cultural mentor'?
• Do you belong to any associations or networks such Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA)?
• Do you participate in the Yarning Places on the Indigenous Health InfoNet, or profession-specific networks or list serves such as the Speech Pathology Paediatric Indigenous Network?

Think about which of these strategies might be appropriate or useful for you to encourage students to participate in