A Cultural Newsletter: Sharing Information and Embedding Cultural Conversations in Practice

This practice brief describes a cultural newsletter from Settlement Services International designed to embed cultural awareness in the everyday practice of caseworkers and practitioners. It also supports cultural knowledge and information sharing for carers and young people. The monthly newsletter includes six components: (1) celebration events from around the world; (2) traditions and recipes; (3) skill building and resources; (4) quiz; (5) examples of how culture was celebrated within the organisation over the last month; and (6) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and resources. Survey feedback and anecdotal reports indicate that this initiative has potential for significant impact.