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).
Guide
Guidelines for implementing the Universal Principle and Child Safe Standards in Queensland
The guidelines assist organisations to embed the Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle into their policies and practices to meet obligations under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024. They are designed to help everyone, who works with children or provides spaces for them, to understand their role and how they can contribute to keeping...
Journal article
First Peoples’ cultural medicines: a review of Australian health policies using an Indigenous critical discourse analysis approach
This paper explores the inclusion and representation of cultural medicines across national level policies and practice guidelines for health professionals. It finds that clearer policy guidance, resources and training for all Australian health professionals to engage with cultural medicines are required to uphold cultural safety and the rights of Australia’s First Peoples.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Northern Territory’s men’s behaviour change programs
This report summarises key learnings from evaluations of two men’s behaviour change programs being delivered in the Northern Territory. Key areas of quality practice found in the programs included prioritising women’s safety support; collaborating with other service system agencies; responding flexibly to risk; working towards cultural safety for Aboriginal participants; and committing to continuous learning.
Strategy
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partnership and engagement framework
This framework outlines actionable steps that government staff can take to effectively plan, engage, and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. The framework covers key concepts, when and how to engage, building trust and cultural safety.
Report
Report on the 2024 New South Wales Drug Summit
This report summarises the key discussions and major themes emerging from a summit aimed at finding ways to improve outcomes for people impacted by drugs in New South Wales. The report sets out 56 priority actions grouped under 12 areas, including the service system, funding models, prevention and early intervention, information and education, and harm...