Aussie Childcare Network Forum

I am very stuck on the following questions . please help

Q2 A;
Provide an example of how your awareness of your own (or another) culture could have a negative impact on the development of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child in your care. (100-150 words)


Q2 B;
Provide an example of a potential ‘cultural bias’ that could affect how you treat the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander parent of a
child in your care at Gurung. (50-100 words)


Q5 Part B
List 2 situations where you would need to engage a cultural broker (for eg. Interpreters or well informed colleagues) to support children and families from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture.


Question 8
Explain how you would involve Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in your evaluations of your strategies? (50-100 words)

Question 9
Name 2 ways that you could evaluate the programs and services you have designed to increase cultural safety at Gurung against the desired outcomes. (50-75 words each)

Provide an example of how your awareness of your own (or another) culture could have a negative impact on the development of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child in your care. (100-150 words)

This question has me confused a little.

Would it be that a child in your care is being treated differently to other cultures E.G. *Aboriginal child is being treated differently to a child of European culture, this could cause the Aboriginal child to feel like they do not belong, to struggle to interact with others and socially/developmentally could fall behind because of this? Especially since I am European Culture it could be perceived I am being Bias or racist towards the Aboriginal child?

Not sure if I am on the right track! thanks so much

Lorina wrote:The following may be able to help:

Cultural Bias
Working With Aboriginal ATSI Communities

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Lorina

Provide an example of how your awareness of your own (or another) culture could have a negative impact on the development of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child in your care. (100-150 words)

This question has me confused a little.

Would it be that a child in your care is being treated differently to other cultures E.G. *Aboriginal child is being treated differently to a child of European culture, this could cause the Aboriginal child to feel like they do not belong, to struggle to interact with others and socially/developmentally could fall behind because of this? Especially since I am European Culture it could be perceived I am being Bias or racist towards the Aboriginal child?

Not sure if I am on the right track! thanks so much

Lorina wrote:Maybe something like: I

f you are from a European background you may not be familiar with the traditions, customs or culture of an ATSI child so when the child is interacting with you, you may be offended or think they are being rude when in actual fact it's part of their culture...

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Lorina

Thanks so much lorina this is what I came up with

My own culture, background and personal experiences could mean I have developed cultural bias and misconceptions of people from other cultures. Due to this I could be easily offended by something a child from another culture has done. (In this case Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander) If I was culturally incompetent, I wouldn’t know if this action from the child was part of his culture or a tradition perhaps. I could judge the child and make him feel different and or uncomfortable just because I let my own personal feelings get in the way. This could stump the child’s emotional, physical, mental and overall wellbeing and development, the child could feel different, and like he doesn’t belong in the group. The child may shy away from group situations due to responses and actions from educators and other children in the group. As an educator it is my responsibility to be culturally competent in a variety of cultures especially those attending the service. This way the educator can support the child’s individual needs and met their cultural beliefs/traditions. Working with the child’s family to help the child to feel supported and like they belong in the service.

Reference: Myself, learner guide and Anti Bias Education (book) for young children and ourselves, by louise derman sparks and julie olsen edwards pg 32-52 (Summarised)

Name 2 ways that you could evaluate the programs and services you have designed to increase cultural safety at Gurung against the desired outcomes. (50-75 words each)


Still blank on the above question if anyone can shed some light?

1) Talk to the local ATSI community members, ask an elder to come to view your program and services, to sit in on staff meetings and to help you and your staff gather a better understanding of the ATSI needs in our community. (expand on this)

2) talk to the families in your centre or staff that are ATSI invite them to staff meetings to view the programs and services and to work closely alongside staff for the best possible outcomes (expand on this)

3) critical reflection (expand on this)

Jayelise wrote:1) Talk to the local ATSI community members, ask an elder to come to view your program and services, to sit in on staff meetings and to help you and your staff gather a better understanding of the ATSI needs in our community. (expand on this)

2) talk to the families in your centre or staff that are ATSI invite them to staff meetings to view the programs and services and to work closely alongside staff for the best possible outcomes (expand on this)

3) critical reflection (expand on this)

Thank you for sharing your input!

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Lorina