Some Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples find it difficult to communicate in English and this can make it stressful when they need to engage with a service like yours, where English is spoken. This can cause feelings of embarrassment and failure on the part of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander parent, preventing them from discussing important issues such as their child’s needs in terms of diet, healthcare or cultural preferences in early childhood care. key strategy to effective communication through interpreters (cultural brokers) is the pre-interview, a meeting between you and the interpreter before the appointment with the family. In this meeting you should explain what you want to achieve with the interpreter and
