Language, Grief and Dignity - Communicating with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Clients in Palliative Care

This series of presentations is designed to provide practical strategies that support respectful, culturally safe and dignified communication. By enhancing understanding and awareness, participants are better equipped to provide person-centred care that honours each individual’s cultural identity, family structures and community connections.

Learning Objectives:

·     Develop practical strategies to support effective communication with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

·     Increase understanding of culture-based needs, values and beliefs of clients and their families when providing a palliative approach to care.

·     Strengthen skills and confidence in communicating respectfully and effectively with people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities.

·     Reflect on current practice and identify opportunities to improve the way we work with clients and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.