Methodology

The project will adhere to guidelines provided by Goolum Goolum’s Cultural Competency Framework to engage in meaningful consultation and negotiation to ensure that respectful relationships are developed. This will include:
        

§         Committing to partnerships and consultation processes which are genuine and not tokenistic;

§         Engaging in consultation with local Aboriginal communities and joint problem solving to improve mainstream health agency’s ability to  provide culturally competent services;

§         Implementing strategies to ensure the longevity of partnerships and agencies long-term commitment to closing the health gap in the Wimmera; and

§         Involving local Aboriginal communities in the project- particularly in its design and delivery.