Working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adolescents

This paper provides an overview of some important considerations in relation to ‘culturally competent’, ‘culturally curious’ and child-focused practices when engaging with children and parents from refugee and migrant communities. It will invite you to reflect upon your current practice with children and families from migrant and refugee communities, and will also provide observations from practitioners about the successes, challenges and lessons they have experienced through adopting a culturally curious stance.

All parents reflect on the needs of their children. But time, opportunity or confidence to do this is limited for some parents. Practitioners can play a vital role in supporting parents to strengthen their reflective confidence.