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A final story illustrates many of the sensitivities you've explored throughout this workshop. Have a pen and paper nearby to jot down any ideas or creative solutions that come to you as you read the story.
Karen, a disabled Australian South Sea Islander, has the following story to tell.
I have to go to the hospital every week, to get treatment. It costs me $16 in the taxi. That's more than I can afford. You've got to understand that a lot of Islanders are poor – really poor. But I have to pay $16. I have to go.
Write down some ways that you, the health staff member, could help Karen. Use your imagination. Imagine you have funds, time and services at your disposal.
When you're ready, select the Sensitive solutions button below to find out how Eugene, a health staff member, tried to help Karen.
Karen is being uncommunicative. If you were a health staff member, how would you get to the bottom of Karen's reticence?
Select the Sensitive solutions button below to find out what course of action was taken by Eugene.
Why do you think Karen won't take the bus? Jot down some ideas. Use all the knowledge that you've gained as you've explored the workshop to list some reasons for Karen's reticence.
When you're ready, select the Sensitive solutions button below.
Now that you know why Karen won't take the bus, how would you go about solving this situation?
Jot down some ideas. Be creative and flexible. Imagine that you have funds, time and services at your disposal.
Remember there are many different ways to tackle a situation. Your solution is valid.
When you're ready to find out how Josie and Eugene solved the situation, select the Sensitive solutions button.
By working together, Josie, Karen and Eugene were about to make creative and positive change.
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