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Create a policy document that supports the delivery of services and programs that are culturally safe and will increase participation, such as a policy that clearly communicates a zero tolerance for racism as per CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Ans) Legislation, codes of practice and workplace policy:
- Workplaces are obliged to establish and follow policies,
procedures and practices that are consistent with legislation,
regulations and codes of practice.
- There are international and Australian laws that ensure all
people are treated equally and all cultures are respected.
- The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), for
example, states that racial discrimination is
against the law. Its aim is to ensure that all people are treated
equally regardless of their race, colour, descent, national origin
or ethnic origin.
- Australia is also a signatory to the United Nations Convention on
the Rights of the
Child.
- You do not need to read all the legislation regarding culture and
discrimination; the important thing is that you understand the laws
are there to ensure people are treated equally and with respect,
regardless of differences in age, culture, physical characteristics
and capabilities.
Australian legislation includes:
• Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth)
• Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
• Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
• Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)
• States and territories also have their own anti-discrimination
laws; for example,
the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 (Vic.) and the
Anti-Discrimination Act
1991 (Qld).
Identify and use resources for effective service delivery
- Effective service delivery relies on the right kind of resources
being available to those
who work with and care for Indigenous Australian people.
Cross-cultural awareness
is essential for effective service delivery; one of the most
important resources is people who understand Indigenous Australian
culture and their sense of family and community. At an
organisational level, policies and procedures provide direction for
educators dealing with Indigenous Australian people with support
needs, and how to modify the physical environment to enhance
service delivery.