10:30am

Ray: Talking about what we will do after this course. More study? Working to 70, how do we feel about it?

15:00

Ackowlwdgement of country.

PPT 3

Understanding Diversity
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Understanding diversity
• Understanding diversity will help you both in and out of the workplace.
• When working with clients, it will allow you to more effectively approach:
o Collecting and providing information
o Communication
o Providing assistance
o Physical contact
o Contacting families and others
o Respecting the deceased
o Providing food
o Clothing
o Understanding and empathy

What is sorry business about?

"Sorry Business" is a term used among Indigenous Australian communities to refer to the practices surrounding death and mourning. It encompasses a range of cultural rituals, ceremonies, and practices that are conducted to mark the passing of a member of the community. These practices are deeply rooted in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' respect for the deceased and their families, and they vary widely between different communities and language groups.

Key aspects of Sorry Business often include:

1. Mourning Period: There is usually a designated mourning period, during which various cultural protocols are observed. This period can last for days, weeks, or even longer, depending on the community's traditions.
2. Cultural Ceremonies: These might involve traditional rites, singing, dancing, and the sharing of stories about the deceased. Such ceremonies serve both to honor the dead and to support the grieving process for the community.
3. Avoidance Practices: In some communities, it's customary to refrain from using the name of the deceased or showing their photographs for a certain period after their death. This practice is a sign of respect and a way to help the spirit of the deceased transition to the afterlife.
4. Community Support: Sorry Business is a communal affair, with the community coming together to support the bereaved family. This can involve practical support, such as preparing meals and assisting with funeral arrangements, as well as emotional and spiritual support.
5. Respect for the Deceased: There is a strong emphasis on showing respect for the deceased, which influences how they are spoken of and remembered.

Sorry Business is a significant aspect of Indigenous Australian culture, reflecting the communities' values of respect, connection, and collective responsibility. It's important for non-Indigenous people to be aware of and respect these practices, particularly in professional and social contexts where they may intersect with the lives of Indigenous Australians.

"Sorry Business" in Australia refers to the practices and rituals that Indigenous communities follow when someone dies. It's a time for mourning and remembering the deceased. This includes ceremonies, storytelling, and community support. Each Indigenous community has its own way of doing Sorry Business, but it's all about showing respect for the person who has passed away and helping their family during the mourning period.

R: What would be an appropriate way to collect information from aboriginal people?

JAG: Have a yarn!

R: Spot on! It's a narrative therapy. We respect what people say? What would you be asking? What would be respectufl? Like ask what Mob they come from?

R: If you are sitting in front of a computer flling up forms, what would it do? It would shutdown conversation!

What is yarning?

Yarning is a traditional form of communication among Aboriginal people in Australia. It's an informal and relaxed conversation that is used for sharing stories, knowledge, and information. Yarning is more than just a chat; it's a culturally significant way of learning, teaching, and connecting with others.

Yarning can serve various purposes, such as:

1. Cultural Exchange: Sharing cultural stories, practices, and beliefs.
   
2. Education: Passing down knowledge and wisdom from elders to younger generations.
   
3. Health and Wellbeing: Used in healthcare and counseling to create a comfortable environment where people can share personal stories and health issues.
   
4. Building Relationships: Establishing and maintaining connections within and between communities.
   
5. Conflict Resolution: A way to discuss issues and find solutions in a respectful and collaborative manner.

Yarning emphasizes the importance of listening and speaking from the heart, creating a space where everyone feels valued and respected.

YouTube: Buliding Relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

• When meeting clients, act humble, don't act like you know it all, there to learn
  
• Make an attempt to build a relationship with clients

Youtube: Aboriginal narrative therapy.

• Always pay respect to local custodians and their land.
  
• We pay respect to all anoriginal and torres strait islanders, their language, land, religion, culture.

Youtube: What is a Yarning circle | Olivine(Angleicare)

• When having a yarn in the circle everyone is equal and what is said is private
  
• It helps make decisions.

youtube: The importance of the Yarning circle | Alara's story

• Everyone should benefit with this way

Troy: A safe space with cultural safety.

Ray: How do you learn about cultural protocols?

Contact elders.

Ray: What about imagery, photography usage with Aboriginal people?

It is offensive to portay dead people.

52:00

Discussion about Eye Contact with Aboriginal people.

Difference between ehtnicity and culture

Karen Mc: It can be complicated and difficult discren what people are, like Indian people born in UK, wanting to be identified as British, instead of Indian.

We need to respect people identification.

Karen: There is tension as to what we believe and what aboriginal people beliueve soiritually about the land etc

01:11:00

Discrimination

Troy: It's a choice.

Isabel: "Xenophobia"

Xenophobia refers to fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners, or anything that is strange or foreign. It can manifest in various forms of discrimination, prejudice, and hostility towards people perceived as outsiders to a cultural group or country. In the context of Indigenous peoples and communities, xenophobia can intersect with issues of racism, colonialism, and systemic inequality.

11:48am

Lunch to 12:30pm