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60 The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Health Training Framework Guiding Principles To determine the outcomes of cultural safety, ways in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples provide feedback and contribute to program evaluation needs to be embedded across all areas. It is essential that training includes recognition and reflection of the health and well-being impacts of colonisation, racism, discrimination and intergenerational trauma on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Cultural safety training is most effective when delivered using strengths-based approaches and through a trauma informed lens. Addressing privilege and adopting processes of decolonisation, Indigenisation and recognising sovereignty within in the workplace will improve safety and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. Addressing cultural safety will enhance pathways for self-determination and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in educational and employment participation and achievement, leading to equity. Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values and ways of knowing, being and doing in educational and work discussions without feeling negatively judged or penalised. Indigenous data sovereignty is essential to developing and sustaining trust with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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