National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health - Culturally responsive understandings for

Terminology The experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) is a commonly used term in Australia and is used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families the Federation of Ethnic Communities Council of and communities are culturally and linguistically Australia. [...] These mistakes are rooted in the practitioners’ own experiences and cultural perspectives, and may include verbal To hear more from practitioners and family partners, and nonverbal mistakes. [...] Practitioners who remain humble and a colour-blind approach when working with curious, and take time to reflect on their cultural culturally diverse families? ideas, beliefs and practices, are better placed to build culturally respectful relationships with children and – How the experiences and circumstances of families, while helping them to arrive at resonant and culturally and linguistically di. [...] children and families By embracing these principles and continually striving to learn, practitioners will foster meaningful – Culturally informed ways to support mental health connections, promote positive outcomes, and support in refugee and asylum seeker children the wellbeing of children and families from diverse backgrounds. [...] families – Navigating cultural differences: Culturally responsive practice supporting families – Supporting culturally and linguistically diverse children and families who experience racism – Approaches to support child mental health in culturally and linguistically diverse communities – Cultural considerations to support children from migrant and refugee backgrounds Podcasts – Dismantling interpe.