1B Recognise limitations in self and social awareness

In the past few decades, it has become very important for people who work in the care environment to understand the diverse social and cultural factors that influence their work relationships and practices.

By understanding the impact of their own culture and how community attitudes, language, policies and structures of that culture impact on different people and groups, they become more aware of their own limitations in self and social awareness. This is the first big step towards providing a more culturally appropriate service.

To reflect on some of these issues, we are going to take a closer look at the factors impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.