Past Work

Building the Blocks of Organisational Cultural Responsiveness Toolkit

The Koolin Balit Building the Blocks of Organisational Cultural Responsiveness Toolkit provides member organisations with resources to support:

• Improvements in data collection practices and processes.
• Improving cultural responsiveness through environmental audits and cultural audits.
• Workforce recruitment and retention of Aboriginal employees.
• Cultural models of support for Aboriginal employees.
• Fostering partnerships between mainstream organisations and Aboriginal organisations.
• Culturally appropriate communication and developing targeted resources.
• Cultural responsiveness quality improvement processes.
• Aboriginal employment and training opportunities and programs.
• Policy templates and examples.

Past INW PCP activities

• Cultural awareness training for community health sector employees and management;
• Developing a  training package for health staff to improve identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service users incorporating:
  • training resource on ‘Asking the Question’
  • a short video clip on ‘Asking the Question’
  • a Trainer’s Guide on ‘Asking the Question’
  • a Powerpoint presentation for staff training
• Developing a Guide: Helping your organisation to create a welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
• Developing graphic design elements for member agencies to use when developing targeted resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service users; and
• In collaboration with an Aboriginal Consultant, conducting cultural auditing activities with identified agencies and working with agencies to implement a tailored action plan for improving cultural competency.