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Intercultural Communication: Working with Australian Muslim Communities

Facilitator: Monique Toohey
Dates: 21 - 22 October (Thur - Fri) 2010
Early Bird Registration: 9 September (Thurs) 2010
 

Who is it for?

The course is suitable for community development professionals and NGOs, academics & secondary college staff, government departments (local government / state / federal) welfare and social service agencies, child & family practitioners; private sector. This course would also be valuable for students of International and/or Community Development; social science (psychology, social work, youth work) and volunteers.
 

Course Description 

As a Turkish saying goes - ‘A fish does not know it’s in water until it jumps out of it’. Whether we like it or not, our very own Australianess, coupled with our family of origin experience influence the way we relate to or connect with difference. Enhancing professional cultural competence is often perceived as an optional area of study, but appreciation of cultural & religious diversity is an asset to be harnessed by all members of society. In doing so, social cohesion is cultivated.
 
This course seeks to support the professional development of practitioners and students seeking to better understand Australian Muslims and be in a better position individually or as an organisation to provide culturally safe services and support to the Muslim community. Culturally competent practitioners are able to leverage off cultural knowledge and use intercultural skills to effectively engage Muslim / Islamic organisations, it’s leaders and community members. Case studies and role plays will be used to highlight culturally safe approaches.
 
A highly interactive and visual two day introductory course will focus on: building cultural fluency when working with Muslims and community engagement strategies, the development of intercultural competencies such as self knowledge and communication styles. The course will help you and your organisation to evaluate how well you already engage with the Muslim community and will provide opportunities to discuss relevant and ‘hot’ issues that affect Muslim communities in Australia and globally.
 

Course Content

  • Intercultural competencies and how these relate to challenges and performance when working with Culturally and linguistically diverse clients;
  • Developing cultural competence which is responsive to the needs of the children, youth and families from CALD & Muslim backgrounds;
  • Harnessing individual strengths to form effective multicultural teams;
  • About Islam & Debunking Myths;
  • Snapshots of the Australian Muslim community;
  • An Islamic perspective of social services;
  • Defining Images: Women & Islam;
  • Strategies for working more effectively with Muslim youth, families and the community including strength based approaches within the context of prevention and intervention services;
  • Building relationships with Islamic organisations in Australia – new opportunities;
  • Politically incorrect question time, from female genital mutilation to terrorism, let’s discuss!
 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will be able to:
  • Understand the basic principles of Islam and recognition of the interplay between faith and culture ;
  • Understand the difference between cultural sensitivity vs cultural safety and cross-cultural awareness vs Intercultural skills;
  • Understand the principles of using the strength based approach with the Muslim community;
  • Understand culturally competent practice and issues of access and equity in your workplace;
  • Be able to identify own strengths and the strengths of other communities;
  • Identify and meet with key Muslim community members during the training and be provided with other important contacts;
  • Apply the learning from the course to his/her own work/practice environment by using an Intercultural competence audit.
 

Course Fees

TBA 
  

Venue

IDSS Pty Ltd
Level 2, 116 Millitary Rd
Neutral Bay Sydney NSW 2089
AUSTRALIA
  

Registration:

Participants are requested to read the IDSS Training Policy before applying for registration/enrolment.

To register/enrol, download the Enrolment Form here and email your completed form through to training@idss.com.au
 
For additional information please contact:
 
Ruth Garner
Phone: + 61 8 8919 9767
Fax: + 61 8 8919 9750

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