Answer:
Australia's health professionals meet a great challenge working in our growing
multicultural society, where education and training may not have met their needs in order
to operate effectively. The need for awareness that different cultures have individual
concepts, beliefs and experiences regarding illness and health is essential so that
optimal care can be given. Communication, education and training are of paramount
importance so that patients’ needs can be met. Furthermore, resources and health
education sensitive to cultural issues also require close scrutiny and efficient utilisation if
they are to support health professionals when interacting with diverse cultural groups.
