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2009

Office of Aboriginal Health (2009)

Aboriginal employment: a guide to better attraction, selection and retention strategies across WA Health

Perth: Western Australia Department of Health

2008

Department of Indigenous Affairs (2008)

Reconciliation action plan 2008-2010

Perth: Western Australian Government Department of Indigenous Affairs

2007

Department of Health and Community Services, Northern Territory Government (2007)

Aboriginal cultural security: an outline of the policy and its implementation

Darwin: Department of Health and Community Services

2005

Office of Aboriginal Health (2005)

WA Health Aboriginal cultural respect: implementation framework [brochure]

Perth: Western Australian Department of Health

2003

Office of Aboriginal Health (2003)

Aboriginal cultural security: a background paper

Perth, WA: Department of Health, Western Australia

Cultural Security requires a shift in emphasis from attitude to behaviour. Cultural Security rejects the view that ensuring respect for and incorporation of Aboriginal cultural rights, values and expectations in health service practice and management is somehow optional or solely the responsibility of individuals. This policy approach acknowledges that society and the system have a role to play in building a culturally secure health service. Cultural Security recognises that a more respectful and responsive health system will contribute to improved outcomes, greater efficiency and improved equity.

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