listen to your story, your needs and values before asking questions
check with you on how to act in a culturally respectful manner
determine how to communicate effectively (verbal and non-verbal)
ask you how you want to be connected to your community and respect the importance you attach to your family and kinship system
establish rapport and engage with those you consider important in your life, such as Elders, family members, or other community members
recognise that your connection to culture may evolve
accept when you prefer to be supported by your family and community. Work collaboratively to build your confidence and capacity to do so
are aware that your experience, attitudes and beliefs related to identity are not a “norm”. We do not make assumptions or impose our personal views on you
recognise the complexity of working in a cross-cultural context and are aware of how our judgements and biases may affect our behaviour
Identify and listen to those with cultural knowledge who can help us better understand culture, kinship system and community
accept and are comfortable with “not knowing” how things are perceived from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander perspective.
