Aboriginal cultural appreciation

• Institution:

  Ombudsman NSW

• Type:

  Short courses

• Reach:

  NSW

• Focus:

  Indigenous

Overview

Target audience: Staff from government and non-government sectors

Course summary: This course provides participants with the skills to provide culturally responsive, flexible and consistent services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Course components include:

• strategies to engage and communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• knowledge regarding current issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and how these issues are linked to past and present government practices and policies
• some helpful information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity
• ways to offer a more effective service to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This course also provides an opportunity for participants to hear the personal stories from the presenters to appreciate the diversity of Aboriginal culture. It also provides an opportunity for participants to workshop scenarios specific to their organisation and vocation.

Fee payable: Yes

Delivery mode: On site

Financial support for Indigenous students: Not specified

Contacts

Ombudsman NSW
Level 24, 580 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 9286 1000
Email: training@ombo.nsw.gov.au

Links

• View information: Aboriginal cultural appreciation
• View website: Ombudsman NSW