Cultural Consideration Of Aboriginal Families

[soma.sanyal2]

Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: assignment
Your Assignment Type: Case Scenario
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner

Your Question?
Scenario 1
James is 4yrs old and attends the local education and care service Monday to Friday. James has a younger brother Tom who is 2yrs old and stays at home and an older brother Max 10yrs who attends the local school .James has always been a pleasant boy with many friends but recently his behaviour has changed. He is aggressive with all the children including his friends. You have asked his family if they know of any reason why James is behaving this way. They explain that an older cousin Tony has come to stay with them but he loves James and cannot see how this would have a negative effect on his behaviour. Mum who is from Iran and speaks limited English said “money very tight since James’s dad had accident and not work much, so Tony staying to help so she can do night work and try and bring in some more money.”
Today James is at the lunch table when another child accidently spills water over James. James yells at the child and attempts to punch him. You stop James and ask him to get his bag so you can assist him to change into dry clothes whilst another educator ensures the other child is ok. James gets his bag but states very clearly he does not want your help. You respect this but standby near the bathroom to ensure he is safe. As you check to see if James is ok you notice as he pulls his shorts down some large bruising on his thigh.
Scenario 2

Lucy is six months old and attends an education and care service Mon, Wed and Friday. Lucy’s mother is Aboriginal and a night packer at the local shops so dad drops Lucy off and mum picks her up. They live in a community where police often visit due to frequency of violence. It is Monday and Lucy’s father drops her off. Lucy has just started to sit up whilst aided with soft pillows around her. You attempt to sit Lucy down but she screams and puts her hands up for you. Lucy’s father tells you she has been like this all morning and he has had enough and needs to get to work and he leaves.
You decide to check Lucy’s nappy when you notice the nappy is soaked through; she has a nappy rash that has resulted in her bottom bleeding and a large red hand print at the top of her leg. Lucy is screaming as you attempt to place a clean nappy on her. You gently place nappy cream on her bottom as permission has been granted on the enrolment form and pick Lucy up to console her.


9. What cultural considerations will you need to consider in relation to James and Lucy?

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
not sure what to write plz help

Description and Message:

[Lorina]

See if the following helps:

Working With Aboriginal People and Communities
Cultural Considerations

Hope this helps,

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L.A

[soma.sanyal2]

Thanx lorina. ..

[soma.sanyal2]

6. Can you share information from these scenarios with other organisations? Explain your answer.

• Family Support Services:
• Community health services,
• Local government services,
• Regional department of human services/child protection contacts
• Disability services
o The role of these organisations are mainly to assist families and individuals in any way that is required to avoid matters getting escalated and protect young children from any harm that might come to them.

is this right??

[Lorina]

Yes, I think you're on the right track with your response.

You could also include something about how these organisations will assist you as an educator to extend your knowledge of dealing with any issues and concerns regarding the culture/practices of Aboriginal and Torres strait islander communities.

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L.A