The third dimension: cultural awareness for non-English speaking background health professionals.
The complexity of the relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-English speaking background (NESB) communities is difficult to capture in cultural awareness programs that are based on binary (Indigenous/non-Indigenous) models. This is illustrated by an examination of three major elements of cross-cultural programs, the historical/socio-political context of Indigenous people's positioning in Australia, cultural differences and racism. It is acknowledged that these are only a few ideas that may be useful in thinking about NESB-Indigenous relations in health care in Australia.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit, Queensland Health. iganguly@health.qld.gov.au
D001315:Australia; D001364:Awareness; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D006303:Health Services, Indigenous; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D008913:Minority Groups; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011822:Race Relations; D000095283:Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples