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Feeling Like YOU Belong ThereFeeling Comfotable and Safe
Many people report feeling comfortable and safe in environments where there is staff from diverse backgrounds or staff who have a disability.

Avoid actions and words comfortable and safe
that suggest the person should be treated differently. It is alright to invite a person who uses a wheelchair to “go for a walk” or ask a person with vision impairment if she "sees what you mean".

• Be Realistic
about individual differences. Nobody is perfect and everyone is allowed to have a bad day. People don’t always have to be grateful for your assistance. Just feel satisfied that you did the right thing.
• Be Honest
about what assistance you can offer. Acknowledge that barriers may exist in your establishment or service and plan to minimise their impact on people from diverse backgrounds who wish to access your venue or activities.
• When planning events, consider their needs
ahead of time,when planning events or delivering services involving persons from diverse backgrounds, If there is an access or cultural issue you cannot overcome let people know about it prior to the event.
• Ensure your Environment
is one where racist, sexist, and ableist jokes and comments are not tolerated. Attitudes can often be the biggest barrier.
• Many people report
feeling comfortable and safe in environments where there is staff from diverse backgrounds or staff who have a disability..
• Ask people
what more you can do.



Marcia Hurkmans - Valued at WorkValued At WorkMarcia Hurkmans

It is excellent having a job, I had two part time jobs in Darwin but it wasn’t like work because everyone would be watching me, you had someone looking over your shoulder all the time, not like here where you get to work and do your job and you know you can do it. It’s really good.




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