Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clients Presentation by Elsja Dewis I would like to acknowledge the tractional owners of this land Elders both past and present and would also like to acknowledge my Elders both past and present that continue to shape and mould my learnings and understandings
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Cultural Framework Traditional owners Male/Female language Protocols Politics Community Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Shakers/ Movers Current issues History Relationships Lore/Law
Is the community male or female driven Acknowledgement Is the community male or female driven English 1st or 2nd Visual Written Verbal Traditional owners Male/Female Culture Business meetings Community politics government language Protocols Politics Community Family community Social/emotional Government Shakers/ Movers Current issues Elders Traditional owners History Relationships Lore/Law Past relationships Community Government services Respect Understanding Acknowledge
Conclusion When a good relationship has been established between you and another person, everything else will flow much more easily. Make good relationships your first priority, rather than outcomes. The outcomes will flow from good relations. If people don’t trust you, you wont achieve sustainable outcomes. _____________________________