Hey there! Let’s talk about an important aspect of working with interpreters: debriefing and feedback. Interpreters frequently tell us, they really value a briefing well done. Debriefing with an interpreter can be equally as important. Now don’t be afraid of...
You meet Yusif, a friendly African guy. Your mind immediately jumps to the stereotype that most Africans in Australia are refugees. You start assuming that Yusif has spent his life in a refugee camp and lacked education. Taking it a step further, you assume he can’t...
On Monday, 29 May, exactly 10 months after it began, Project .05’s incredible journey came to an end at Fitzroy Town Hall, amidst a fitting celebration which showcased its outstanding achievements over the past year. CEH ran Project .05 in partnership with young...
CEH is delighted to announce that the Department of Health has agreed to further funding of Health Translations for the next three years. This is a great acknowledgement of the work and effort of the small project team who are passionate about ensuring that high...
CEH Training Team Working with migrant and refugee communities can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it can also present unique challenges that require a high level of cultural understanding. We all have a responsibility to ensure that our services are accessible...
A hybrid event ‘Unmasked: Racism and Discrimination as Determinants of Health Inequity’ was convened as the first public event for the Collaborative. Speakers from Australia and the UK discussed their perspectives on structural racism, xenophobia and discrimination....
By the CEH training team Looking inward to reflect on your work and interactions with clients can be helpful for improving your skills, making tough conversations easier, and ultimately leading to more satisfying work. Even though it can be tough to find time for...
The Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health (CEH) has developed a Cultural Competence Assessment for Organisations (CCAO). This comprehensive online tool enables organisations to assess their level of cultural competence. It does this by asking agencies to explore the...
By the CEH training team Collaborating with Interpreters – Avoiding Issues and Building Trust Working with interpreters is generally straightforward, and clients are usually satisfied with the service. However, occasionally things don’t go as planned, and...
Cultural Diversity Week 2023 is an opportunity to reflect on how we think and act on diversity and inclusion. Diversity is more than eating food from other places (though that is delicious and delightful). To embrace diversity is to seek to understand different ways...
