Concepts

Question 1

what is equality?

Answer 1

providing fair & equal access to services & opportunities

Question 2

what is diversity?

Answer 2

value individual differences & recognising that each person’s unique background & perspectives positively contribute to society

Question 3

what are rights?

Answer 3

fundamental principles that guarantee dignity, choice & freedom from discrimination or harm

Question 4

what does it mean to respect a person as an individual?

Answer 4

recognising their unique needs, preferences & characteristics

Question 5

what does is mean to treat people fairly?

Answer 5

• provide services & support in an unbiased & consistent manner
• ensure no discrimination or favouritism

Question 6

what does it mean to give people the same opportunities regadless of differences?

Answer 6

• provide every individual with the same acces to resources, programs & services regardless of personal characteristics
• adapt services to ensure everyone has an equal chance to benefit

Question 7

what does it mean to treat people according to their needs?

Answer 7

treat people according to their specific needs to achieve fair outcomes

Question 8

what does it mean to respect racial diversity?

Answer 8

recognise different ethnic backgrounds & respect and celebrate people’s heritage, identity & experiences without prejudice

Question 9

what does it mean to respect religious diversity?

Answer 9

• understand & respect various religious beliefs, practices & experiences without prejudice
• make accomodations to support religious needs. eg. prayer room

Question 10

what does it mean to respect cultural diversity?

Answer 10

respect language, customs, beliefs & social behaviours that vary across cultural groups

Question 11

what does it mean to respect gender diversity?

Answer 11

• respect that people may identify with a gender different to the one they were assigned at birth
• repsect chosen names & pronouns

Question 12

what does it mean to respect sexuality diversity?

Answer 12

respect & avoid discrimination, providing a supportive environment for all individuals

Question 13

what does it mean to respect age diversity?

Answer 13

people of all ages given equal care, resources an opportunities with services tailored to age-specific needs

Question 14

what does it mean to respect family diversity?

Answer 14

• recognice that families come in diverse forms
• care should be inclusive & respectful of all family arrangements

Question 15

what does it mean to respect marriage & civil partnership diversity?

Answer 15

• respect all relationship forms equally
• provide inclusive support for partners and spouses in decision-making

Question 16

what does it mean to respect social class diversity?

Answer 16

• respect individuals from all economic backgrounds
• recognise that financial & social differences may impact access to care & support

Question 17

what does it mean to respect language diversity?

Answer 17

• accommodate individuals eho speak different languages
• provide language aids to ensure effective communication & equality care