Diversity
what is diversity
diversity is what makes us different
what is cultural awareness ?
understanding the difference btwn you & people from other countries , backgrounds and differences in attitudes values & behaviours
Define homosexual
a male attracted to men
Define sexual discrimination act 1984
Ensures equal opportunity is provided to people diverse in sexuality,marital status and gender
Is the 1948 declaration of human rights legally binding ?
No . However its a commitment to ethical approaches & values upheld by the declaration
2 main ways to meet the physical health need of a diverse community in health ?
Offer tailored medical & community services
Engage elders in community to define what is safe and appropriate in services
Name 2 impacts of cultural awareness
creaton of policy ,celebration of diversity & cultures,aids communication ,avoids misunderstandings,people learn from differences,better communication across cultures
define lesbian
a person who identifies as a female attracted to other women
Define racial discrimination act 1975
Ensures attitudes dont result in direct or indirect discrimination against person based on colour or ethnic origin
Name 2 situations where you need to use an interpretur
NESB
hearing impaired
Define the concept of diversity in health ?
A difference in culture,ethnicity,gender,religion,spirituality and sexuality in people who work in health and use the services
What is cultural safety ?
An environment that's spiritually,socially & emotionally safe for people. There is no denial of their identity or who they are or what they need
define gender fluid
when a gender is not fixed person does not identify to a single gender
Define age discrimination act 2004
Ensures all generations are gtreated fairly and have the same opportunities
2 ways there has been generational change in diversity & inclusion in Australia
Employment positions for cultural diversity & inclusion officers
Equal opportunity for women
What are the 4 areas in life that make us diverse ?
cultural,economic,political & social
2 generational changes that embrace multiculturalism
Diversity of languages used at home
Available food representing more cultures
define cisgender
a person who identifies as the gender identity assigned at birth
define disability discrimination act 1992
Provides legal protection for everyone in Australia against discrimination based on disability
5 impacts of discrimination , exclusion & trauma
stress , anxiety , depression , poor physical health , negatively affects relationships & employment
social isolation
reduced acessing of services
violence
reduced quality of life
Person centered approaches to meet emotional & mental health needs of diverse people
find out what the person identifies as their mental health or emotional needs
ensure services are tailored to meet mental and emotional needs
What is cultural competence ?
The ability of an individual or organisation to interact effectively with people that have differing cultures to their own
define transgender
When gender identified as differs to the biological gender assigned at birth
What does the Fairwork Act 2009 govern ?
Minimum standards and regulations for employment conditions for employment in Australia
Name 3 rigts or freedoms outlined by Universal declaration of human rights
civil liberties , religious freedom , social rights , healthcare rights & education rights