Cultural Competency And Diversity In The Workplace

- A positive workplace which includes cultural safety and professional positive relationships can be ensured by trust, understanding and sharing.
Aboriginal workers need to gain trust. Non-Aboriginal staff members have to show them that their culture is respected and that they would be happy to learn more about their culture. This motivates Aboriginal staff members to participate.
Tolerance for diversity and a shared understanding of cultural safety should be reflected in professional practices; including the Code of Ethics, the policies and procedures and the National Quality Standards and National Quality Regulations.
If cultural competency and diversity are included in the workplace staff members can learn and benefit from each other