Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People (CALD)

Aim

This interactive workshop will help participants develop cultural competency in their practice. Define culture, differentiate between observations, judgments, and evaluations, and be aware of your own cultural values. Learn the differences between refugee and migrant people’s experiences.

Overview and Learning Intentions

• Define culture and be aware of your own cultural values

• Differentiate between observations, judgements and evaluations

• The differences between refugee and migrant people’s experiences

• Understand how cultural framework impacts on practice

• The principles of working with interpreters

• Discover an explanatory model of the components of culture

• The four elements of cultural competency 

• Ways in which these elements can be applied to develop cultural competency in practice

Let's Get Real

3. Working with whānau

4. Working within communities

5. Challenging discrimination

7. Maintaining professional and personal development

Workshop Type: Intermediate | Workshop Level: Six | Catering: Refreshments provided

• Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

• Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

• No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

• MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

• Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.

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