You are to record a simulated interview where the Director has read out the following short scenarios and asked you to respond to questions about each scenario. Scenario 1 Director: Garung Early...

You are to record a simulated interview where the Director has read out the following short scenarios and asked you to respond to questions about each scenario.
Scenario 1
Director: Garung Early Learning Centre has a large population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and the Centre aims to create a culturally safe environment.
1. In your own words, explain briefly what is meant by cultural bias?
2. Briefly describe one example of cultural bias related to common misconceptions about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
3. Briefly describe one strategy to help promote cultural safety?
Scenario 2
Director: One of the key goals of the Centre is to improve staff awareness of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories and how these may impact on the participation of children and their families at the Centre.
Can you identify one historical or cultural factor that may explain why some Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children/families do not participate fully in the services provided by the Centre.
Scenario 3
Director: Imagine you are on playground duty and you overhear a child calling an Aboriginal child ‘dumb’ because she takes her time in responding to questions in group activities.
What would you explain to the child who has made the comment so that he/she understands that this is inappropriate behaviour?
Scenario 4
Director: Imagine a colleague has used a photo of a well-known local Aboriginal actor who passed away recently from a heart attack to reinforce the need to exercise regularly.
What would you explain to your colleague so that he/she understands that this is inappropriate and may offend Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children?