My understanding is that a ‘cultural broker’ is that it is a neutral third party that can help both families and educators in all aspects of their time at the service. They may assist as negotiators by joining the cultural gap, discussing differences and similarities among cultures. They act with the purpose to reduce conflict due to misunderstanding and create change (Jezewski&Sotnik, 2001).
Cultural brokers would have a superior knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, history, values and beliefs, and customary practices. They are there to help both families and staff during enrolment – with interpreting the information, forms, service policy and procedure and help with any concerns that may arise.
Cultural brokers would have a superior knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, history, values and beliefs, and customary practices. They are there to help both families and staff during enrolment – with interpreting the information, forms, service policy and procedure and help with any concerns that may arise.