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Cultural Awareness
YR SPACE values cultural diversity and strives to respect the beliefs, traditions and identities of all service users, providing translation and interpreting services where needed. We are guided by each individual’s preferences to ensure culturally competent and respectful support.
Cultural Awareness Training
YRSPACE Management has completed Aveling’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Awareness Training, gaining valuable insights into the history, culture, values, and practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
All staff are encouraged to complete the free Cultural Awareness courses available via the Department of Education’s eLearning platform.
Person Centred Practice Across Cultures
Person-Centred Practice Across Cultures is a series of resources that emphasise the vital importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity in disability support and service delivery.
At the link below, staff can access 14 workbooks designed to support culturally responsive practice and help maximise cultural and linguistic diversity in your work. The workbooks explore key topics such as choice and control for CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) customers, strategies for attracting and engaging with local communities, working effectively with bilingual staff and interpreters, and the business case for culturally sensitive service delivery.
These resources offer practical guidance to strengthen inclusive, person-centred approaches across all areas of service provision.
Human Rights
Charter Policy
The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (the Charter) sets out the basic rights, freedoms and responsibilities of all people in Victoria. The Charter contains 20 rights that reflect four basic principles of Freedom, Respect, Equality and Dignity.
View a copy of the Human Right's Charter Policy at the link below.
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Strategy
The Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Strategy is the NDIA’s public statement of commitment to working alongside people with disability from CALD backgrounds to achieve access to, and outcomes from, their NDIS Plan on an equal basis with the broader population.
Visit the link below to find out more information, available in:
Arabic, Burmese, Chin Hakka, Chinese, Easy Read English, Hindi, Karen, Khmer, Persian and Vietnamese
Enabling Choice
'Enabling choice for Aboriginal people living with disability: Promoting access and Inclusion' provides guidance on how supports and services can be made more accessible and inclusive for Aboriginal people with a disability and their families.
If you would like to receive this publication in another format, please phone 9096 7039 using the
National Relay Service 13 36 77 if required, or email sally.rose@dhs.vic.gov.au. This document is also available at www.dhs.vic.gov.au