East meets west : exploring cultural diversity in the Blue Mountains
Cardona, Beatriz2007
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Exploring cultural diversity in the Blue Mountains came about in response to concerns among service providers in the Blue Mountains about engagin with and providing culturally appropriate services to local residents from culturally and Lingustically diver
Main title:
East meets west : exploring cultural diversity in the Blue Mountains / by Beatriz Cardona, Carol Tingate and Fiona Luckhurst
Imprint:
Penrith N.S.W. Sydney West Area Health Service 2007
Collation:
86 pages colour illustrations colour map
Contents:
Health - Settlement and training for CALD communities - Information provision to CALD communities - Promoting diversity - Developing the cultural competence of services - Vulnerable groups and complex needs - Map of the Blue Mountains local government area - Cultural diversity in the Blue Mountains - Cultural and visibility- the broader context - Local reponses to cultural diversity in the Blue Mountains - Pervious research on cultural diversity in the region - Rationale for the East Meets West project - Findings for consultations with CALD residents -- Cultural identity and a sense of place - Employment and training - Perceptions about rights, entitlements and responsibilities - Accessing information - Accessibility of services and relevance to perceived needs - Promoting diversity in the community - findings from consultations with service providers -- Exploration of cultural identity - Challenges for service providers - Vulnerable groups and complex needs - Increasing the demand for service among CA residents - Liaison and referral issues among service providers - Training and development
ISBN:
1740801024
Dewey class:
305.8 EAS
Local class:
305.8
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
6875
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