Respecting diversity

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Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: Hlthir404d
Your Assignment Type: Standard Question
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner

Your Question?
At a recent spot check for the purpose of quality assurance the service was advised that it was not meeting the requirmants for the diversity of an inclusive program.consern was expressed that the service did not reflect the cultural diversity of the broader community and it particular did not reflect the rich abroginal heritage of the area.
The issue was raised by the team member,Nicky at a team meeting.it was suggested that the group brainstorm stratiges to be more inclusive.however several staff member become quite defensive and objected to the need for a culturally inclusive program.the objection raised included....
Currently only white,middle-class children attended the program
Parent might be object
There have never been any abroginal children enrolled in the service
The program currently provides a multicultural week once a year
Nicky was quite taken aback by the objection and decided to take some time to think over the objection.

Q1 take on the role of Nicky,prepare a response Nicky could use at the next team meeting?
Q2 what strategies would you look at creating to address respect,cultural differences,effective relationship and the promotion of cultural harmony?
Q3explore what information Nicky can provide to them?
Q4what document could she draw on to support her case?

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
Q1
Q2 devlop an open mind to accepting what other people belive in.
Study and do research on diffrent culture so you now about different culture positively and respect them.
Talk to diffrent culture people.it will help to understand their culture and believes.
Q3

Description and Message:
I do research on internet about culture inclusive but did not find any help.it would be appreciate if some one help me to understand this.sorry about my English .

[Lorina]

This may help:

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