FREE EVENT: Cultural Sensitivity in New Zealand

Cultural sensitivity in New Zealand, with speaker Ivan Yeo (Asian Family Services)

A repeat, to meet demand!

Friday 2 August 1-3 pm.

Onewa Christian Community, 172 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead.

(NB street parking only. Accessible building and toilets.)

Free

Tea and coffee served.

What we’ll cover:

Forging meaningful connections with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds

Enhancing your knowledge of various cultural viewpoints to prevent misunderstandings and conflicts

Fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and tolerance

Being cognisant of your own cultural biases and preconceptions

Remaining open to learning from other cultures

Showing respect for cultural dissimilarities

Being attentive to non-verbal cues like body language and facial expressions

Exercising patience and understanding in cross-cultural interactions

The workshop will feature an introduction to the Integrated Tree Model. Asian Family Services has developed this unique model specifically tailored for people working with individuals from migrant backgrounds.

This event is brought to you by Building Compassionate Communities.