BLACK OCHRE TRAINING
Completing both of the following units will provide the Learner with the accredited qualification to undertake
Aboriginal Cultural Planning for Children in Care
ABORIGINAL
CULTURAL
PLANNING
Unit Requirements;
A combination of knowledge and simulated assessments, and case studies
14 hrs classroom study
22 hrs of self-paced learning
CUAATS212 Investigate and present features of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture
1. Investigate culture
2. Investigate belief systems
3. Investigate and record impact of cultural differences
4. Present and evaluate findings
Unit Cost $750 + GST
BSBFNG402 Interact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, members and community
1. Collect information from board members and the community
2. Jointly identify issues with members and the community
3. Identify options to address issues with members and the community
4. Provide information to members and the community about the organisation’s activities and board decisions
Unit Cost $750 + GST
Both units must be completed to be recognised as an Accredited Aboriginal Cultural Planner
Aboriginal cultural plans for children in care are structured documents designed to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children maintain strong connections to their culture, community, and Country while living in out-of-home care.
These plans are critical to promoting identity, belonging, and well-being, as cultural disconnection has long-term negative impacts on children, including feelings of isolation and loss of identity.
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Key Elements of Aboriginal Cultural Plans:
Connection to Culture:
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Ensure children know and experience their cultural heritage, practices, traditions, and languages.
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Support participation in cultural events, ceremonies, and activities.
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Provide opportunities for children to engage with their cultural heritage through storytelling, art, dance, and other traditional practices.
Connection to Community and Family:
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Maintain and strengthen relationships with the child’s family, extended family, and community.
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Facilitate regular contact with parents, siblings, and other family, even if they are not the primary caregivers.
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Identify and engage with key community members, such as Elders, who can provide cultural mentorship.
Connection to Country:
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Ensure children have opportunities to visit their traditional lands and understand their connection to Country.
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Provide experiences that foster a spiritual and physical relationship with the land.
Cultural Identity Support:
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Include the child’s traditional language, skin group, totem, or Dreaming stories in their education and daily life.
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Ensure carers receive cultural awareness training to support the child’s identity development.
Involvement of Aboriginal Organisations:
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Collaborate with Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to develop and implement the cultural plan.
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ACCOs often act as a bridge between child protection systems and communities, ensuring cultural safety.
Regular Review and Updates:
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Cultural plans should be living documents, regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the child’s developmental needs and changing circumstances.
Tailored to the Child:
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Plans must consider each individual child’s specific heritage, language group, and kinship system, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.
Why are Cultural Plans Important?
1. Identity Preservation:
Helps Aboriginal children understand who they are, where they come from, and their place in their community.
2. Healing Intergenerational Trauma:
Counters the impact of historical policies like the Stolen Generations by preserving cultural knowledge and connections.
3. Compliance with Legal Frameworks:
Cultural plans align with the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle (ACPP), which emphasizes the importance of cultural preservation in child protection systems.