Question

6:29 pm 89% Feedba 1.6) Plan and document different ways (minimum three) to encourage increased participation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in your region in th information session (You must include in your response howy would integrate strategies that would encourage self-determination and community control among the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the information session) QFeedba Task 5: 2) Activities you need to complete as part of this task are provided in the following tab Your answers must be specific to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peo

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Effective ways to encourageincreased participation of the Aboriginal and Torres straits Islanders in information session

Aboriginal people are the ones who have living in the land before the colonization of foreigners. Torres straits Islanders are the inhabitants of the Queesland islands of Australia. Significant difference in their culture and patterns of life style makes them difficult to communicate effectively with the other people from outside of their community even to the health professionals. Some of the effective ways to encourage increased participation of the Aboriginal people and Torres straits Islanders are following:

1) Establish a mutual relationship or the rapport with the client or interviewee

Primary step in an information session is the establishment of rapport and trust between the health professionals and Aboriginal and Torres islanders as they were hesitant and shy to speak with the strangers. They should develop a trust in the interviewer. Welcome them warmly by a smile and don't use any loud voice it may embarrass them.

2) communicate with a respect.

A respect and understanding to the other cculture is important in a health communication. Respect the client and his culture. Especially respect the elders from the aboriginals that will give a good impression on the health team.

3) Make use of a staff member from their own community

Presence of a staff member from their own community will give a relief to them while communicating with the health team. Use the language that can be understood by them.

4) questioning, listening and observation technique

Use less direct questions to get information from them. Make use of open ended questions to get more information. Listen and observe them properly , show interest in their needs and health concerns.

Self determination and health control behaviour of Aboriginal and Torres islanders can be encouraged by establishing a trust and proper relationship with them. They should feel that they are respected and heard with interest and concern. Follow ups are necessary for both health education and intervention. Positive reinforcement measures for the health promoting behaviour can be used to help their self determination. Proper awareness about the health devastating behaviour such as use of Tobacco, alcohol and unsafe sex practices will remove their ignorance.