The aim of the cultural competency training is for delegates to leave with an appreciation of how cultural assumptions in relation to various subcultures within society (not only racialised cultures) lead to practice, policies and structural inequalities, meaning that inequalities become embedded into approaches and are often invisible. We hope in the training that we will help to make these things visible and equip delegates to have transformative conversations and to identify actions to address inequalities at all levels.
Learning Outcomes
·Become aware of their own cultural norms, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours
·Be able to examine their own personal biases, stereotypes, and prejudices
·Better understand what unconscious bias is and to reflect upon their own
·Understand what is meant by ‘culture’ and why it is important for professionals to be aware of how this can impact inequalities
·Develop improved cultural self-awareness and cultural knowledge
·Be able to describe what cultural competence is and its importance for professionals working across cross-cultural situations
·Understand the impact cultural differences might have on their interactions with others.
·Become comfortable with “not knowing” – Balancing your knowledge with being open to learning from the community and their lived experience.
