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Cultural safety

Alternative labels
Cultural competency
Description

A policy of ensuring respect for cultural and social differences in the provision of services.

Cultural safety demands actions that recognise, respect and nurture the unique cultural identity of a person and safely meets their needs, expectations and rights. (SafeWork NSW).

Subject Hierarchy
Broader terms
Cultural awareness
Current term
Cultural safety
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Report

10 truths about reconciliation action plans


This report outlines findings from a survey comparing the workplace experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across environments with and without Reconciliation Action Plans in place. Participants report more positive workplace experiences where Reconciliation Action Plans are in place.
Journal article

Healing and trauma services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Kimberley A Jones, Amanda Jones, Helen Kennedy, Nina Levin, Shantai Croisdaleb, Catherine Chamberlain
This review article identifies and describes healing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by trauma, violence or abuse. Findings provide an evidence-informed framework for designing, delivering and evaluating future services, highlighting the need for Indigenous-led evaluation.
Evaluation

Evaluation of NDIS Alternative Commissioning Pilots in remote and First Nations communities

Cath Cosgrave, Sam Williams, Suzanne Bain-Donohue, Anna Olsen, Stewart Sutherland, Jacqueline Phillips, Meryl Hansen

The aim of the NDIS Alternative Commissioning Pilots in remote and First Nations communities was to co-design, implement and evaluate place-based, community-driven alternative commissioning models in partnership with communities. This report contains the findings of the evaluation to support the future development and scaling up of alternative commissioning. It makes 10 overall recommendations.
Report

What works in employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with disability: an Indigenous-led evidence synthesis report


This report synthesises evidence on employment participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability. Positive outcomes are linked to Indigenous-led, culturally safe, relational and flexible services aligned with community realities. Barriers stem from culturally unsafe, rigid systems rather than capability. It focuses on the conditions that make employment, education and training pathways more...
Research Summary

What works in employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with disability: an Indigenous-led evidence synthesis summary


This summary synthesises evidence on employment participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability. Positive outcomes are linked to Indigenous-led, culturally safe, relational and flexible services aligned with community realities. Barriers stem from culturally unsafe, rigid systems rather than capability. It focuses on the conditions that make employment, education and training pathways more...