Culturally competent communication in Indigenous disability assessment: a qualitative study.
Angeline Samantha FerdinandLibby MasseyJennifer CullenJeromey TempleKristy MeiselbachYin ParadiesGareth BaynamRavi SavarirayanMargaret KelaherPublished in: International journal for equity in health (2021)
Cultural competence in disability assessment and planning can be strengthened through multi-level engagement with the Aboriginal community-controlled sector and community leaders. Implementing mechanisms to enable the involvement of families, trusted service providers and Community Connectors can support a more meaningful understanding of individuals' needs within their cultural context and in relation to their cultural roles.