Australian South Sea Islanders
Communication strategies
These pages act as a quick reference guide to Defining cultures workshop. You may wish to print these pages and keep them for future reference.
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The tables below look at the various cultural patterns illustrated in the Defining cultures stories:
- The first column summarises these patterns. (Please note: These generalisations should not be applied to every Australian South Sea Islander. The generalisations can act only as signposts as you build a trusting relationship with each unique client.)
- The second column discusses the impact of the cultural patterns on health care and some possible solutions. (The solutions given are only suggestions – you are encouraged to think of some solutions of your own.)
Modesty and sexual health – David's story
Culture clash – Barbara's story