Taboos and Traditions: Focusing on either Horn of Africa or Burma

Our behaviour and beliefs are strongly influenced by our culture and lived experiences. This session will explore some of the cultural taboos and traditions from either the Horn of Africa or Burma (see dates below). We will discuss the impact they may have on children and families and the role children’s services can play in responding to these positively.

Topics to be Covered

 

• Defining taboos and traditions
• Identifying social norms and practices within a specific cultural context
• Impact of different cultural taboos and traditions on policies and practices of children’s services
• Positive strategies to support families and children from diverse backgrounds

 

Session Outcomes

For participants to:

• Develop an understanding of the possible influences that cultural taboos and traditions may have on their daily interactions with children and their families from either Horn of Africa or Burma
• Identify strategies that are reflective and responsive to the cultural backgrounds of families within services

 

Quality Areas

 

• QIAS 1, 2, 3, 4., 5, 6 & 7
• FDCQA 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6
• OSHCQA 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7

 

Focus on Burma

Wednesday 21 April 2010
Venue:  Geelong TBA
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Cost:$25

Thursday 22 April 2010
Venue: Melton Community Hall, 232 High Street, Melton
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Cost:$25

Thursday 29 April 2010
Venue: Knox Community Arts Centre, Corner Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Cost:$25

Focus on Horn of Africa

Friday 23 April 2010
Venue: FKA Children’s Services, 9-11 Stewart St, Richmond
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Cost:$25

Wednesday 28 April 2010
Venue: City of Whittlesea Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Cost:$25

Thursday 29 April 2010
Venue: Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive, Ross Reserve,
Noble Park
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Cost:$25

 

  

Panel Session Taboos and Traditions:
Horn of Africa and Burma - FDC Carers

Thursday 22 April 2010

Our behaviour and beliefs are strongly influenced by our culture and lived experiences. This session will explore some of the cultural taboos and traditions from both the Horn of Africa and Burma. We will discuss the impact they may have on children and families and the role children’s services can play in responding to these positively. A panel of speakers from the Horn of Africa and Burma will also offer their perspectives on how taboos and traditions may be perceived within their culture.

Topics to be Covered

 

• Defining taboos and traditions
• Identifying social norms and practices from the Horn of Africa and Burma
• Impact of different cultural taboos and traditions on policies and practices of children’s services
• Positive strategies to support families and children from diverse backgrounds

 

Session Outcomes

For participants to:

• Develop an understanding of the possible influences that cultural taboos and traditions may have on their daily interactions with children and their families from Horn of Africa and Burma
• Identify strategies to use in work with children and families that respond to and celebrate the cultural backgrounds of families

 

Quality Areas

 

• FDCQA 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6

 

Venue: FKA Children’s Services, 9-11 Stewart St, Richmond
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Cost:$50 (lunch not provided)

 

 

A Taste of Somalia - Cooks Session

Wednesday 21 April 2010

Somalia is situated on the coastline that forms the outer rim of the Horn of Africa.
This cooking session will provide participants with an overview of some Somali social customs as well as the opportunity to cook Somali recipes and share information with a panel of bilingual workers.

Topics to be Covered

 

• The importance of food as a social tool in diverse cultures
• Sourcing culturally diverse recipes and creating some tasty nutritious 
  Somali meals

 

Session Outcomes

For participants to:

• Discuss diverse cultural needs and expectations of families regarding 
  meals for children
• Prepare and cook a diverse range of Somali meals
• Network and share ideas with other professionals

 

Quality Areas

 

• QIAS 2, 3, 5, 6 & 8
• FDCQA 1, 2, 3 & 4
• OSHCQA 2, 5, 6 & 7

 

Venue: FKA Children’s Services, 9-11 Stewart St, Richmond
Time: 2:00-4:30pm
Cost: $25

 

Expanding Colleagues Understanding
of Diversity

Tuesday 27 April 2010

The way in which to apply a cultural and linguistic diverse (CALD) perspective in a children’s service’s program extends beyond a particular activity or space. This interactive session focuses on how to empower colleagues at your service to incorporate diversity holistically within the program. Participants will learn how to support colleagues to further develop their understanding of diversity.

Topics to be Covered

 

• Define and explore the impact on children’s learning and program development when implementing a tokenistic approach to addressing CALD
• Strategies to positively engage services to reflect the wider community into children’s programs 

 

Session Outcomes

For participants to:

• Review the tokenistic approach to diversity and expand understanding of associated issues
• Identify strategies to constructively discuss with colleagues the tokenistic approaches practiced and work towards reducing its occurrence within
  their service

 

Quality Areas

 

• QIAS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
• FDCQA 1, 2, 3 & 4, 
• OSHCQA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 

 

Venue: FKA Children’s Services, 9-11 Stewart St, Richmond
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
Cost: $25

 

Expanding your team's Understanding
of Diversity - Co-ordinator's Breakfast

Wednesday 28 April 2010

As a Coordinator of a children’s service, you have a responsibility to ensure that your service reflects diversity respectfully. This interactive session focuses on how you can empower your team to incorporate diversity as part of a whole service delivery approach. Participants will explore strategies to extend their team’s implementation of a culturally responsive practices.

Topics to be Covered

 

• Define and explore the impact to service delivery when implementing a tokenistic approach to addressing cultural and linguistic diversity (CALD)
• Strategies to positively engage services to reflect the wider community into children’s programs

 

Session Outcomes

For participants to:

• Review the tokenistic approach to diversity and expand understanding of associated issues
• Identify strategies to constructively discuss the tokenistic approaches implemented and work towards dispelling its occurrences within the service

 

Quality Areas

 

• QIAS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
• FDCQA 1, 2, 3 & 4
• OSHCQA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7

 

Venue: FKA Children’s Services, 9-11 Stewart St, Richmond
Time: 8:00-10am
Cost: $25