Ask the person and family what matters to them in their care

Cultural safety is decided by the person, their family and community.

Recheck by 26 Sep 2027

Source: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy — Statement of intent (definition of cultural safety) · No current cultural review recorded

Ask whether they would like an elder or traditional healer involved

The Act names elders and traditional healers among those to work with, where practicable and appropriate.

Recheck by 25 Sep 2027

Source: Mental Health Act 2014 (WA): communication and cultural provisions (ss 6, 9, 50, 80, 81, 189 and Charter Principle 7) · No current cultural review recorded

Ask about home and Country

Connection to Country is part of social and emotional wellbeing.

Recheck by 26 Sep 2027

Source: National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing 2017-2023 · No current cultural review recorded

Reflect on your own assumptions and power in the room

The national definition of culturally safe practice includes ongoing critical reflection and care free of racism.

Recheck by 26 Sep 2027

Source: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy — Statement of intent (definition of cultural safety) · No current cultural review recorded

Learning

• Aboriginal Cultural eLearningWA Health online cultural learning

Recheck by 26 Sep 2027

Source: Aboriginal Cultural eLearning · No current cultural review recorded