Elevating how services approach cultural connections with children
Collaboration and Partnership
An organisation’s credibility can be strengthened when families from diverse cultural backgrounds see organisations partnering and collaborating with ethnic, linguistic, spiritual or regional communities. A sense of credibility can also positively influence children’s and families' sense of trust and confidence in an organisation.
Cultural Works expertise reflects lessons learnt through:
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The COVID pandemic which demonstrated the value community partnerships between health services and credible cultural leaders sharing vaccination and other health and safety messages.
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The need to reduce the numbers of children coming into care and the need to facilitate more outreach messages to all parents and carers, including these from diverse cultural backgrounds experiencing vulnerabilities and placing their children’s care at risk.
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Increased advocacy for earlier intervention and community based family support services that consider language and cultural needs.
CulturalWorks provides guidance to organisations to ensure its business and strategy deliverables include partnering and collaborating with culturally responsive leaders and services.
