CHCDIV001 Work With Diverse People Assessment

1. Complete the table by:

· Providing an overview of each concept

· The impact each concept has on leadership and management practices

Cultural Awareness

Cultural Safety

Cultural Competence

2. Define the concept of cultural diversity (20-30 words).

3. Explain the concept of diversity in relation to the management of staff and clients in a community service or health environment. (50 words)

4. You will have your own perception of different cultures and practices depending on your own beliefs and values, and your own life experiences.

What can you do to prepare yourself to work with all types of different cultures – some of which will have values and beliefs very different from you own?

5. Based on your own perceptions regarding culture and diversity, how do cultures and community attitudes impact on different groups and individuals? Give an example which relates to working as a support worker with the elderly.

6. Outline the features of diversity in relation to the different areas of work and life listed below. Include an example for each.

Political

Social

Economic

Cultural

7. Provide a brief outline of the legal considerations (defined by the Australian Human Rights Commission) which should be implemented to address discrimination in a community service workplace.

Include the industry code of ethics which should be applied to address each legal consideration as part of your work role.

Age

Disability

Racial

Sex

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

8. Working in a care role requires knowledge of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Provide an overview of: (50 – 75 words)

o The purpose of the Universal Declaration

o When it was created and why.

9. Explain the relationship between human rights and human needs when caring for others. Give an example of a human right and a human need which can be interrelated when providing support to others in your role. (75 - 100 words)

10. Complete the table by explaining each of the pillars which are included in the human rights framework. (20 -30 words each)

Reaffirm

Educate

Engage

Protect

Respect

Reaffirm

11. The PANEL Principles form the basis of the human rights approach which should be taken by all community service and health workers.

Complete the table by summarising the PANEL Principles listed below.

Participation

Accountability

Non-discrimination and equality

Empowerment

Legality

12. Provide two (2) characteristics (examples) which define each area of diversity listed in the table:

Culture, race, ethnicity

Disability

Religious or spiritual beliefs

Gender, including transgender

Generational

Sexual orientation/sexual identity - lesbian, gay, bisexual, heterosexual

13. Complete the table below by outlining one (1) social, political and economic issue that is faced by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (minimum (2) for each).

Social

Political

Economic

14. In your own words, explain how western cultures and systems impact Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their engagement with support services. (100 -150 words)

15. Marginalised groups such as the elderly have potential needs which need to be identified and addressed. Provide two (2) examples for each of the needs listed below related to the care of older people.

Protective factors

Health issues/care needs (physical, mental and emotional)

Impacts of trauma, exclusion or negative attitudes

16. How effective is visual imagery when communicating information to ethnic groups? Provide at least three (3) examples of universal imagery or colours used within the workplace (you may draw examples where required).

17. In what instances would you need to seek assistance from other people or services such as language and cultural interpreters? Provide at least three (3) examples.

18. Provide at least five (5) positive impacts of culture and diversity on Australian employment and economy.

19. Research and outline one (1) significant change which has occurred in Australia regarding diversity and its impact on Australian Society.

20. Provide a detailed example of how your own diversity practices and perceptions have changed as a result of working as a support worker