Elements and Performance Criteria
- Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
- Work with understanding of the cultural issues and complexities of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities
- Take into account the national/local history and cultural aspects of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as a factor in work
- Identify historical, cultural, social, political, economic and environmental factors and their continuing impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary society
- Reflect in work practice current strategies, programs and models that address Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander issues and support community control
- Apply community development frameworks and models to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander context
- Identify the role of relevant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander services and organisations
- Involve Aboriginal and/or Torres strait Islander people and communities in the delivery of services they have determined as needed
- Involve Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in achieving access and equity to services
- Establish and maintain networks with relevant agencies and associated community services to support and empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities
- Work in a culturally safe manner
- Consider and respect local community values, cultural beliefs and gender roles when working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- Apply cultural safety protocols in implementing government policies, undertaking research and data collection and working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- Identify cultural factors that may produce stress and have a potential to impact own work practices and report to organisation as appropriate to support service delivery and personal well being
- Work safely within own responsibility and competence and in line with community protocols, organisation policies and regulatory requirements
- Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply strategies and policies which deal with identified issues and needs
- Identify aspects of organisation service strategies, policies, bodies and resources relevant to work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
- Apply strategies and policies to address identified needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities
- Identify barriers to access and equity in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander services
- Take available opportunities to advocate on behalf of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and/or communities
- Maintain confidentiality of client information