Humbugging: Cultural Obligation vs Elder Abuse
Tracks
Ballroom 3
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Best practice
Elder Abuse
First Nation People
Human Rights
| Friday, November 15, 2024 |
| 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM |
Speaker
Ms Julie Karidis
Policy And Systemic Advocacy Officer
Aged Rights Advocacy Service (SA
Humbugging: Cultural Obligation vs Elder Abuse
Abstract
Humbugging: Cultural obligations vs. Elder Abuse
Cultural obligation involves First Nations Elders caring for families, their communities and extended family. However, a delicate balance co-exists between cultural obligations and respect for First Nations Elders. The act of humbugging is an unreasonable and repeated demands placed on a First Nations Elder, for money, accommodation or payment of goods and services.
ARAS Aboriginal advocates are raising awareness of this issue through the provision of culturally safe resources that ask the question, “Is this happening to someone you know?”
The aim of the presentation is to raise awareness of this issue, distinguish between cultural obligations and humbugging, increase knowledge about culturally safe community resources.
Respect: Intergenerational Elders and Youth Gathering
The Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) has facilitated and coordinated nine annual “Intergenerational Elders and Youth Gatherings” across different regions in South Australia.
The purpose of the intergenerational event is to:
• To build strong relationships of trust between First Nations Elders and youth
• Raise the level of respect for Elders and increase their safety in the community
• Build confidence and develop leadership skills as future ambassadors
This presentation connects with the conference theme as it shines a light on Humbugging and asks us to look at it for what it is, Elder Abuse. The Intergenerational Gatherings are an opportunity to change the way young people see and think about our Elders. Participants will gain an awareness of these issues. The target audience is service providers and community members.
Cultural obligation involves First Nations Elders caring for families, their communities and extended family. However, a delicate balance co-exists between cultural obligations and respect for First Nations Elders. The act of humbugging is an unreasonable and repeated demands placed on a First Nations Elder, for money, accommodation or payment of goods and services.
ARAS Aboriginal advocates are raising awareness of this issue through the provision of culturally safe resources that ask the question, “Is this happening to someone you know?”
The aim of the presentation is to raise awareness of this issue, distinguish between cultural obligations and humbugging, increase knowledge about culturally safe community resources.
Respect: Intergenerational Elders and Youth Gathering
The Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) has facilitated and coordinated nine annual “Intergenerational Elders and Youth Gatherings” across different regions in South Australia.
The purpose of the intergenerational event is to:
• To build strong relationships of trust between First Nations Elders and youth
• Raise the level of respect for Elders and increase their safety in the community
• Build confidence and develop leadership skills as future ambassadors
This presentation connects with the conference theme as it shines a light on Humbugging and asks us to look at it for what it is, Elder Abuse. The Intergenerational Gatherings are an opportunity to change the way young people see and think about our Elders. Participants will gain an awareness of these issues. The target audience is service providers and community members.
Biography
Julie is a Proud Kamilaroi woman originally from NSW but has lived in SA for 45 years and is accepted by the local communities as a NUNGA.
Julie has worked in the disability and the aged care sector for the past 25 years mainly in First Nations programs.
Julie's passion is to support First Nations communities to access services that are appropriate and culturally safe and to raise awareness and reduce the prevalence of Elder abuse within these communities. In addition, Julie likes to share her knowledge with non-indigenous people to educate others about the First Nations ways.
Currently, Julie works as an Aboriginal Advocate at the Aged Rights Advocacy Service, where she provides advocacy, information and education support to all other people including First Nations people who are receiving or seeking aged care services or experiencing Elder abuse.
Session Chair
Yaping Zhong
Research Fellow
Monash University
