Aboriginal Cultural Safety in Professional Practice

Paul belongs to the Warlpiri Aboriginal nation, located in the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. In his early twenties, he returned to his community, fulfilling all cultural responsibilities while working on country. Now residing in Adelaide with his family, he has a long-standing career in forensic mental health. He earned a Master’s degree in Narrative Therapy and Community Work from Melbourne University and has presented at numerous local, national, and international conferences. His mission is to share his distinct cultural insights and experiences in a manner that honors his heritage and resonates with others. Paul's lived experience and cultural knowledge is unique and when combined with his extensive work in forensic mental health, this workshop will leave you with a greater awareness of Aboriginal culture and how to address issues with confidence.

Join Paul Herbert in this specialised workshop designed for professionals and others seeking a profound awareness of Aboriginal cultural values, beliefs, and practices, along with practical skills, strategies and methods for use with Aboriginal people, families and communities. He will thoroughly explore traditional Aboriginal culture and practices, illustrating their relevance to contemporary professional practice and service delivery in this unparalleled and unique event. He will explain how you can use this cultural knowledge to enhance your awareness and improve outcomes.

Recently, Paul undertook a significant task of building cultural safety into forensic mental health services, by documenting a strategic report compiling over 30 individual initiatives designed to enhance cultural safety in the workplace. Most of these initiatives are unique, simple and effective but remain high impact, low cost. At this workshop you will have an opportunity to discuss this groundbreaking piece of work.

Participants will acquire skills and engage in discussions about:

Traditional Aboriginal culture, custom and practices
Understanding kinship systems and how to use them
The Aboriginal spiritual model of health and well-being
The Aboriginal approach to learning and how to apply it
Aboriginal law and the justice system
Effective communication strategies
Building cultural safety in the workplace
Cultural skills, techniques, methods and strategies that you can use
Navigating complex interactions with Aboriginal clients
Guidelines for visiting remote communities
Enhancing cultural safety in professional settings
Analysing case studies and engaging in scenario-based activities
And much more.
This workshop offers a distinctive chance to refine your skills and broaden your knowledge while deepening your appreciation for Aboriginal cultures and communities.

To view amazing feedback from past workshops, visit Paul's LinkedIn page.

With limited seats, secure your spot today for this invaluable learning opportunity!