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Assessment Task 1: Written questions You must correctly answer all questions to show that you
understand the knowledge required in this unit.
Assessment Task 2: Case studies There are three case studies in this task. You are to read and
complete the questions related to each.
Assessment Task 3: Culture research You are to undertake a research project on a number of
different cultural groups living in Australia.
Assessment Task 4: Cultural reflections You are to reflect on your own experience of culture and
diversity in the workplace.
Assessment appeals
You can make an appeal about an assessment decision by putting it in writing and sending it to us. Refer to
your Student Handbook for more information about our appeals process.
1. Written questions
2. Case studies
3. Culture research
4. Cultural reflections
5. Workplace observations
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STUDENT DECLARATION
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I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be taken against me.
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TASK SUMMARY:
This is an open book test – you can use the Internet, textbooks and other documents
to help you with your answers if required.
You must answer all questions correctly.
Write your answers in the space provided.
If you need more space, you can use extra paper. All extra pieces of paper must
include your name and the question number/s you are answering.
You may like to use a computer to type your answers. Your assessor will tell you if
you can email them the file or if you need to print a hard copy and submit it.
If your assessor marks any of your answers as incorrect, they will talk to you about resubmission. You will
need to do one of the following:
Answer the questions that were incorrect in writing.
Answer the questions that were incorrect verbally.
Instructions to students:
Provide answers to each of the questions.
QUESTION 1
Answer the following questions.
b) In your own words, explain the concepts of ‘cultural awareness’. Consider the work roles in your preferred
industry and write down how an understanding of cultural awareness can be of benefit to relationships
with others in the workplace.
The Benefits of Workplace Cultural Awareness Extend Beyond “Getting Along” ... Being aware of the
common differences between cultures increases trust, improves work relationships and streamlines
projects. It also improves communication, which is the backbone to any successful team.
It's important to be aware of cultural differences so you can avoid conflicts that are related to diversity.
By ensuring that your employees know the importance of understanding cultural differences in the
workplace, you can maximize your business's potential by uniting everyone to focus on achieving your
goals.
Cultural awareness is sensitivity to the similarities and differences that exist between two
different cultures and the use of this sensitivity in effective communication with members of
another cultural group. ... It means working from the cultural perspective of the other person, not from
your own perspective.
c) In your own words, describe the concepts of ‘cultural competence’ and its impact on those employed in
community services.
Cultural competence is the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with
people across cultures. Cultural competence encompasses. being aware of one's own world
view. developing positive attitudes towards cultural differences. gaining knowledge of
different cultural practices and world views.
An organizational culture may not lend itself to cultural competence, so that's where skill building
comes in. A culturally competent organization brings together knowledge about different groups
of people -- and transforms it into standards, policies, and practices that make everything work.
1. Learn about yourself. Get started by exploring your own historical roots, beliefs and
values...
2. Learn about different cultures. ...
3. Interact with diverse groups. ...
4. Attend diversity-focused conferences. ...
5. Lobby your department.
2. A culturally competent organization has the capacity to bring into its system many different
behaviours, attitudes, and policies and work effectively in cross-cultural settings to produce
better outcomes.
e) In your own words, describe the concepts of ‘cultural safety’ and its impact on community service
workers.
Cultural safety is primarily about examining your own cultural realities and attitudes. ... Cultural
safety is a concept that emerged in the late 1980s as a framework for the delivery of more appropriate
health services for the Maori people in ... Understanding our own culture, and its influence on how we
think, feel and behave is...
A culturally safe workplace has a defined set of values and principles, and demonstrates behaviours,
attitudes, policies, and structures that enable all workers to work effectively cross-culturally. ...
Workers will feel they can contribute to all appropriate discussions, they will work safer and be more
productive.
Research demonstrates that cultural safety can significantly advance the nature and the scope of
healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and positively impact their overall
wellbeing. Cultural safety involves strategies to increase system self-knowledge, systemic reflection,
and evaluation.
f) What ways could an organisation and its staff develop cultural competence? Provide at least three
strategies.
1. Limited resources to facilitate culturally competent care. This included Western-based practices,
linguistically-relative materials, lack of bilingual practitioners, lack of interpreters, and a lack of
sufficient training and/or education.
QUESTION 2
a) Describe the legislative and ethical rights and responsibilities of employees, employers and clients to
ensure a culturally safe and diverse work environment and care experience. List in your answer the types
of requirements that must be adhered to.
b) What actions can a client take if they feel an organisation is being discriminatory and not taking due care
to meet their cultural needs?
We use discrimination to mean the unfavorable treatment of someone based on them having or not
having a certain characteristic, heritage, or other perceived difference.
Such behavior is always wrong but it might not be illegal. Laws against discrimination vary widely
around the world and even between regions within each country. So, be sure to research the
particular situation in your location before taking legal action.
QUESTION 3
Terese is an elderly lady whose family has decided to put her into care with some reluctance – the
matriarch is generally cared for by the family, but unfortunately Terese’s sons and daughters cannot
manage with the high level of care she now requires.
Terese speaks only a limited amount of English but can mostly understand what is being said to her. Her
a) Explain the role of a language interpreter and how it differs from a cultural interpreter. Explain which
interpreter is required in this scenario and how it will help Terese.
QUESTION 4
A group of aged care workers are planning a social night out. Their manager is organising dinner at a local
pub, and advises staff they are welcome to bring a friend or partner and to respond via email of their
acceptance and if they will bring someone.
A new employee, Tom, is keen to attend – it’s a great opportunity to social and get to know his new
colleagues in a more relaxed environment. He decides he will bring his partner of 5 years, Dave.
Tom responds to the email invite his manager has sent out, saying in the body of the email that Dave will
attend too.
The next day, the date of the dinner changes due to ‘a number of staff being unable to attend’ . Tom
accepts the new date. Two days later it changes again. He is unable to attend this time, Dave has his own
work function and Tom always attends them.
A couple of days later, Tom is in the lunch room telling a colleague about Dave’s work function and how
much of a good time they had. Two staff get up and leave the kitchen during this chat.
The colleague tells Tom it’s fantastic that Dave’s work is so accepting, and rolls their eyes in the direction of
those who departed the room.
Tom discovers that some people in the department were uncomfortable with the idea of Dave going to the
dinner, and that the manager kept changing the dates with the hope that Tom would be busy, and that the
rest of the staff could still come.
a) Identify the type of legislation and types of workplace procedures that have been breached and how.
h) Explain how this situation can impact Tom socially and professionally. Consider in your response the
impact on his relationships with others in the workplace and his relationship with Dave.
i) Explain actions that Tom could take in this situation. Imagine that his workplace does not handle the
situation and Tom continues to be excluded. What could he do next?
j) Do human rights necessarily cover all human needs? Explain your answer in one paragraph and provide
an example.
QUESTION 6
a) List at least three effective strategies that could encourage effective communication in a situation where
there is a language barrier.
1.
2.
3.
k) List two strategies you could use if you were involved in a cross-cultural conflict with a work colleague
and needed to sensitively resolve it.
2.
b) Provide at least three examples of universal imagery or colours used within the workplace (you may draw
examples where required).
1.
2.
3.
Disability Provide three examples of different types of disability you may encounter in your
preferred work role/industry.
Generational Provide a definition of ‘Generation Y’ (or ‘millennials’). List two common stereotypes of
this generation.
Provide a definition of ‘Generation X’. List two common stereotypes of this generation
and two common characteristics
c) For each group, identify one way that the group’s characteristics inform how you provide care and
services to them.
Disability Choose two of the three types of disability you identified above and provide
an answer for each.
Culture
Transgender
Generational: Generations X
and Y
QUESTION 9
Martin, 58, is sitting in a conference room being interviewed for a job. It is all going well, but then one
interviewer asks how old he is, as his date of birth wasn’t indicated on his resume.
Martin refuses to give his age – he states that his age is not an indicator of whether he can do the job well,
but his work experience, knowledge and strong references should be what proves his abilities.
Martin does not get the job. A friend who works in the organisation tells him that they employed a 25-year-
old female because they felt a ‘younger person with a soft approach’ would be best for the position.
Giovanni has a guide dog. One day he is out with his carer, Cathy, who suggests they stop by one of her
favourite cafés for something different. As Giovanni’s guide dog is working, it is harnessed.
They approach a table and start to sit down. An employee quickly meets them and quietly asks them to
leave. Cathy is taken aback and asks why. The employee states that pets are not permitted inside.
Cathy says that Giovanni’s ‘pet’ is clearly a guide dog and they are allowed in the premises – health
regulations have exemptions for guide dogs.
The employee says their manager has requested they leave and they cannot do anything more for them.
What do you think would be the impact on Giovanni and Cathy in this situation?
Umair has finished his Certificate IV in Ageing Support. He has passed all his assessments and the feedback
from his trainers has been very positive.
Umair is very excited to get a job – he enquires at his placement organisation, but unfortunately, they do not
have any jobs available at the moment. The manager promises to let him know if any jobs are going to be
advertised, as she was very impressed with his work.
Umair finds that a lot of his job applications do not lead to any interviews. With the urging of his friends, he
decides to call the last workplace his applied to and ask why he wasn’t considered for an interview. He is put
through to someone called Bri, who says, ‘Oh Umair, that’s right. I heard about you. Yes, the manager didn’t
want to put your application through further because they thought some of our elderly clients might be
unsettled by a Muslim on the staff.’
Umair hangs up in shock – he can’t believe what he has just heard!
o) Review the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and identify Article/s that are being breached in
Umair’s story.
d) Explain how those in marginalised groups may be impacted by trauma, discrimination, negative attitudes
and exclusion. In your response, refer to the needs of:
people with disability
those who are ageing
those with mental health/emotional issues.
1.
QUESTION 11
In a short paragraph, describe at least three cultural biases or social expectations which may exist when
working with:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Standard 1 Rights If this standard was breached the person would be denied
of their basic human rights to:
freedom of expression
self-determination
Standard 2
Standard 3
Standard 4
Standard 5
Standard 6
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Case studies
Case study 1
Case study 2
Case study 3
STUDENT DECLARATION
I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be taken against me.
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TASK SUMMARY:
Complete the questions that follow each case study.
If your assessor marks any of your answers as incorrect, they will talk to you about resubmission. You will
need to do one of the following:
Answer the questions that were incorrect in writing and resubmit entire assessment.
Answer the questions that were incorrect verbally.
INSTRUCTIONS:
A team of community services workers is experiencing conflict. There is an Aboriginal worker on the team
(Barry), a Muslim worker (Ahmed) and two white Australian workers (Janice and Julia). It started when
Ahmed accused Barry of being lazy and rude – ‘He never rushes, even when we are rushed off our feet and
he doesn’t even look me in the eye when he talks to me.’
Barry retaliates by accusing Ahmed of taking time off all the time to ‘pray on his stupid prayer mat’.
Janice responds by saying, ‘For God’s sake, why can’t you just be like the rest of us?’
Janice and Julia get caught up in it with, both Ahmed and Barry complaining all the time about each other
and trying to get them to take sides.
Their conflict is impacting on their clients and colleagues.
1. What could you suggest to help this team resolve their differences in a culturally sensitive manner? List at
least one strategy.
3. Now let’s imagine Ahmed’s suggestion is successful. However, Barry continues to complain and
encourages others to make fun of Ahmed during his time of prayer. Julia is very uncomfortable about
what is happening.
As an employee, what is Julia’s responsibility in this situation?
Fadi has just come into full-time residential care. Fadi tells his son that the food is mainly western style, is
very dull and often tough. As he is a Muslim, Fadi does not eat pork.
The staff always provide another alternative when pork is on the menu but yesterday, when pork sausages
were on the menu, the only alternative was fish – which Fadi has a strong aversion to and cannot eat
without being ill.
When he said he couldn’t eat the sausages or the fish, he was told by staff that he would have to have a
Vegemite sandwich.
Fadi’s son is shocked – this is hardly enough for the main meal of the day!
Fadi’s son encourages his father to complain, but Fadi says he doesn’t want to cause trouble, he is new
and is still trying to settle in.
Fadi’s son decides to put in a formal complaint about the food that is served to his father.
The manager explains that there are many different nationalities and it is impossible for every cultural food
requirement to be catered for all the time. However, the kitchen is keen to help out as much as they can so
long as it is within their tight budget, therefore this is why Fadi was given a sandwich.
1. As a client, what rights does Fadi have that are being breached?
Joan is a new, Aboriginal carer at Elise’s service. Lately Joan has had a couple of days off work, and has
also had a few days where she has started work later than others in her team.
Hani, another carer who is also one of Elise’s good friends, begins to gossip about Joan at lunchtime. She
says that Joan excludes herself because she is always so quiet and avoids eye contact with people. Hani
doesn’t like the fact that Joan is new but gets special treatment – no one else comes in late and takes time
off, especially in their first two months at a new job!
Elise is not impressed by Hani’s behaviour and decides to remove herself from the lunch group. She
instead begins to spend some of her lunchtimes with Joan and some different carers. She learns that Joan
takes time off to help with the care of one of her Aunties, who is very ill.
One afternoon Joan approaches Elise and tells her that she will be taking time off work due to Sorry
Business. Elise is not sure what this means, but does not want to appear ignorant and gives Joan her best
wishes – she assumes it must not be good news due to the word ‘sorry’. Joan says that their supervisor is
very compassionate and she is lucky to work for a company that respects her cultural traditions, but says
that some of the staff make her feel shame.
The next day, Hani is talking negatively about Joan again. Elise has had enough, she decides to research
Aboriginal culture so she educate Hani before she gets herself into trouble.
Sorry Business and how Joan, her family and community would mourn.
1. What impact is Hani’s behaviour having on Joan? What did Joan mean about feelings of shame?
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STUDENT DECLARATION
I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be taken against me.
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TASK SUMMARY:
You are to undertake a research project on a number of different cultural groups living in
Australia.
If your assessor marks any of your answers as incorrect, they will talk to you about resubmission. You will
need to do one of the following:
Answer the questions that were incorrect in writing and resubmit entire assessment.
Answer the questions that were incorrect verbally.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer each the questions below.
1. Research each of the three cultures below and the one of your choice.
What things are of specific importance in these cultures that would need to be considered when providing
health and community services? List at least four items of importance for each culture listed. Consider in
your response spirituality and/or religion and cultural customs.
Italian culture.
Vietnamese culture.
Sudanese culture.
A culture of your choice that is different to your own.
4. Now research Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture and answer the following questions.
Research the social, political and economic issues that are affecting Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander people and write at least two paragraphs about each issue you identify and its impact.
Research at least three important cultural customs for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, and
write at least one paragraph about each. For example, you may like to research Men’s and Women’s
Business, Dreaming, smoking ceremonies, the importance of kinship and so on.
Consider how Western society and culture has affected Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
Provide five examples.
Issue 1
Issue 2
What are four issues that Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people face when engaging with health
and community services?
7. Did your perspective or opinion of each of these cultural groups change due to the information you
learned during this research task? If yes, explain what you learned and how your perspective has
changed. If no, explain why you feel your perspective has remained the same.
Explain how your learnings will help you appreciate and value diversity in your day-to-day work activities
(if you are not currently employed, consider how you will demonstrate this once you are working).
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Cultural reflections
STUDENT DECLARATION
I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be taken against me.
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TASK SUMMARY:
You are to write a reflective report on your own experience of culture and diversity in your
workplace environment.
If your assessor marks any of your answers as incorrect, they will talk to you about resubmission. You will
need to do one of the following:
Answer the questions that were incorrect in writing and resubmit entire assessment.
Answer the questions that were incorrect verbally.
INSTRUCTIONS:
For this task, you are required to reflect on your own attitudes, beliefs and perceptions of cultural diversity in
the workplace (if you are a classroom-based student, think about your experiences so far while undertaking
your work placement, or your experiences when working in a previous role).
You are to write a reflective report that covers each item below. You can use the headings provided below to
separate your discussions. You must cover each bullet point.
Remember that cultural sensitivity and competence is not just shown in how you speak and interact with
others, but how you write about different cultures and your opinions and perspectives.
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Workplace observations
STUDENT DECLARATION
I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be taken against me.
Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
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TASK SUMMARY:
You are to be observed by your assessor communicating with people from diverse social
and cultural backgrounds in your workplace, in at least three different situations.
INSTRUCTIONS:
For this task, your assessor will observe you during their workplace visit as you communicate and work with
people in your workplace from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, helping to meet their needs (these
will vary according to the situation, and may include care needs, information needs or workplace needs).
You will need to demonstrate your effective communication skills and cultural competence in three different
situations. During each situation, you may be responding or working with one person or multiple people.
This observation may be undertaken in any situation that is relevant to your workplace. For example, you
could be assisting a client with activities, greeting a client’s family, providing information to a client about
services, working with a colleague, meeting with a supervisor and so on.
Following each interaction/situation, your assessor will ask you a series of verbal questions.
You should discuss the arrangements for this assessment with your assessor and supervisor to make sure
that a suitable variety of situations will be available for you during your assessor’s visit. In some cases, your
supervisor and assessor may need to organise for appropriate situations to occur so you can demonstrate
your skills across the three required occasions.
Where you are going to be observed working with clients, you must obtain permission from the client for the
observation to occur. Make sure the permission forms located at the end of this task are signed and submitted
to your assessor.
Work and communicate in a manner that shows respect for clients, colleagues and others you interact
with who are from diverse social and cultural groups
Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues that are based on
appreciation, respect, trust and confidence
Demonstrate use of effective verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to each socially or
culturally diverse situation
Deal sensitively and appropriately when encountering language barriers to ensure clear and respectful
communication
Seek assistance from colleagues or your supervisor as required if you have difficulties in any situations
(note that a verbal question will be asked where this is not able to be demonstrated).