Assignment Task
1. Discuss two concepts of diversity.
2. What does diversity in the workplace mean? Identify two (2) points.
3. Identify two concepts for each of the following.
4. Discuss two elements that show how cultural competence, awareness and safety impacts all areas of your work practice.
5. Using reflective practice principles, reflect on your personal perspectives on diversity and provide a brief discussion for each question
6. Now consider your own culture, attitudes, structures and policies of your culture. Think about how your views impact on different people and groups around you.
7. Identify two ways you can ensure your work practices are grounded in awareness of your own limitations, cultural bias, self and social awareness.
8. In the table below the key areas of diversity are listed. Beside each key area provide an outline of the characteristics of that area.
9. Identify two ways you can practice cultural awareness and cultural competence specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people within the healthcare environment.
10. Outline the purpose of each stated legislation.
11. Identify two legal processes that exist for people who believe they have experienced discrimination.
12. Identify four impacts on a person who experiences age discrimination in the workplace.
13. Describe two possible consequences for the employer if any of the Discrimination Acts are breached.
14. Identify two purposes of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
15. Briefly discuss the relationship between human needs (as created by Abraham Maslow) and human rights (as stated by the Australian Human Rights Commission)
16. From the Queensland’s Human Rights Act 2019 , provide a brief overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s rights.
17. From the Queensland’s Human Rights Act 2019 , provide a brief overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s rights.
17. Listed in the table below are major concerns to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. For each impact below, provide three (3) examples of how cultural, political or socioeconomic disadvantage has been felt.
18. Identify three key elements that are aimed at improving Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people’s engagement with health communities.
18. Briefly discuss what law and kinship means to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
19. For each of the issues below, identify three reasons why Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people may lack access to quality health care.
20. Identify two reasons why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ engagement with health and other services differ from that of your own culture and westernised Australians.
21. Identify one influence and onechange in practice that has emerged in Australian Society and the impact this has had on diverse communities.
22. Using the Cultural Celebrations listed below, describe the positive impact these events have had on diverse communities within Australia
23. Reflect on how each of the cultural celebrations mentioned above have impacted your personal behaviour, interpersonal relationships, and perceptions and social expectations of others.
24. Identify four factors that contribute to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ill health.
25. Identify four common diseases for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
26. Identify three vital issues that influence communication and relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
27. Identify three areas where the impact of trauma has affected Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people’s ability to make decisions, communicate, understand and retain information.
28. Provide two ways to involve Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people when planning and delivering services and programs.
29. Identify two ways you can support the potential needs of marginalised groups for each point below.
Scneario
You are employed as an Enrolled Nurse in a public community health service. The individuals you provide care for are predominantly refugees who have English as a second language (ESL).
You need to conduct healthcare assessments, however, you are having trouble explaining to the client (or patients) what is required and obtaining their consent.
30. Provide two interpreter services you may use to help overcome the language barrier
31. Outline two ways visual communication (imagery) can assist with cultural or language barriers