Aboriginal time
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By Cheryl Drayton, 1998, Monash Medical Centre, Aboriginal Liaison Officer
This is about presenting an understanding about Aboriginal Culture and its interpretation by Aboriginal people themselves in dealing with the Aboriginal people.
Aboriginal time
As a rule Aboriginal people do not function in structured time orientated routines. Their values do not place a high priority on keeping/being on time for appointments, public transport schedules and the like they focus on the past and the present rather than the future.
Mainstream agencies are focused on appointments and running services to a timed schedule. This is in conflict with Aboriginal values and can deter Aboriginal people from accessing the services when the time is right for them.
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Copyright Updated: 7 Jan 2010
The South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Victoria. We pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and future.