Page 14 Aboriginal Cultural Competence CULTURAL AWARENESS Being able and willing to recognise cultural differences - Being aware of one’s own culture - Accepting cultural differences within a population CULTURAL SENSITIVITY Taking into consideration the cultural background and experiences of Indigenous Peoples - Going beyond acknowledging cultural difference to respecting Indigenous knowledges - Culture means being sensitive to the fact that customs can also be uniquely individual CULTURAL COMPETENCE Refers to the knowledge, skills and attitudes of practitioners which revolve around empowering clients - Adapting the delivery of health care services to meet the social, cultural and sometimes even the linguistic needs of the Indigenous population CULTURAL SAFETY Requires a systemic approach that encompasses an understanding of the power differentials that are inherent in health service delivery - Removes barriers to service delivery including policy, procedures and practices - Client-centred service delivery where the evaluation resides with the client and practitioners undergo behavioural changes to assure client engagement
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