Inclusive Practice: Working Between The Layers
About This Course
This course is designed to enhance cultural awareness and competency among social service professionals, striving for excellence in service when working with diverse populations. Participants will engage in hands-on practical discussions within a safe space, focusing on understanding and effectively working with clients and communities from various backgrounds, including different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and more. By adopting reflective and reflexive activities, group discussions, and tools such as the ‘Between the Layers’ conversational deck, the course promotes meaningful dialogue and learning, ensuring service excellence in every interaction.
What You'll Learn
Understand cultural diversity including cultural background, values, beliefs of clients to enhance cultural awareness and achieve excellence in service
Reflect on personal beliefs and attitudes to foster inclusivity
Utilise tools to facilitate open discussions and promote cultural understanding
Understand and apply the cultural competency framework to foster inclusive social work practice
Entry Requirements
Currently working in social service sector, healthcare sector and at least a diploma holder in relevant qualifications.
Interested applicants who are unable to fulfil the admission requirements can contact the Course coordinators for more information.