Criterion mode: PointsPractitioner Level Proficient Consolidating Developing Not Yet Competent

Criterion mode: PointsPractitioner Level Proficient Consolidating Developing Not Yet Competent

Starting % 80 Starting % 70 Starting % 60 Starting % 50 Starting % 0

1. An Acknowledgement of Country An acknowledgement of country is included in the presentation. All presentations with an appropriate acknowledgement of country will be awarded the full 5 points for this criterion.

An acknowledgement of country is not included in the presentation or is included but uses inappropriate or discriminatory language or is culturally offensive in some way.

Points/Percentage 5 2. Impacts of colonisation A sophisticated account of the impacts of colonisation is provided whereby impacts are identified and explained and the experiences (at the time and ongoing) for First Nations Australians is well presented. A range of colonisation impacts are identified and explained in relation to First Nations Australians. Some impacts of colonisation are identified and explained in relation to First Nations Australians. Some impacts of colonisation are identified in relation to First Nations Australians. The impacts of colonisation are not present, or not well defined or articulated and/or the submission does not demonstrate understanding of the impacts of colonisation. Or the presentation espouses colonialist views.

Points/Percentage 10 3. Recognition of diversity within First Nations Australians There is a sophisticated understanding of diversity within First Nations Australians, and why this is important to understand when working with First Nations Australians. Information mentioned in regard to the diversity of First Nations Australians is accurate based on the literature reviewed. The ways in which First Nations Australians are diverse is identified and explained. There is a mention that this is a consideration when working with First Nations Australians. Information mentioned in regard to the diversity of First Nations Australians is accurate based on the literature reviewed. There is mention of some of the ways in which diversity exists within First Nations Australians. Information mentioned in regard to the diversity of First Nations Australians is accurate based on the literature reviewed. There is mention of diversity within First Nations Australians. There may be inaccuracies in the understanding of diversity within First Nations Australians. The submission lacks reference to or awareness of the diversity of First Nations Australians, and/or is discriminatory and/or colonialist in expressed views/content.

Points/Percentage 5 4. Describe what a holistic approach to working alongside First Nations Australians should look like There is a comprehensive description of a holistic and culturally appropriate approach to working alongside First Nations Australians. There is a sophisticated explanation regarding the importance of this approach and how this understanding improves cultural humility within the counsellor. There is a description of a holistic and culturally appropriate approach to working alongside First Nations Australians and an explanation of why this is important. There is a description of a holistic and culturally appropriate approach to working alongside First Nations Australians. There is mention of a holistic approach to working alongside First Nations Australians and some examples of what might be included. A description is absent or is not holistic or has a colonialist approach to First Nations Australians.

Points/Percentage 5 5. Present an area of future learning/understanding in relation to First Nations Australians

An area of future learning/understanding that is regarded as culturally appropriate is presented in a personalised way and discussed in terms of increasing cultural humility and the ability to work alongside First Nations Australians. There is an identified means for engaging in the future learning. An area of future learning/understanding that is regarded as culturally appropriate is presented in a personalised way and discussed in terms of the increasing ability to work alongside with First Nations Australians. An area of future learning/understanding is presented and discussed in terms of increasing ability to work alongside First Nations Australians. The cultural appropriateness of this is limited in the discussion. An area of future learning/understanding is presented. Cultural appropriateness is not discussed. The submission does not include a personal area of future learning or understanding that the student would like to explore in relation to First Nations Australians, or the section is discriminatory or colonialist in its content.

Points/Percentage 10 6. Referencing

High-quality, contemporary academic literature is listed, prioritising First Nations focused publications, and First Nations focused wellbeing and counselling related publications. Correct APA formatting. High-quality academic literature is listed, prioritising First Nations focused publications and relevant wellbeing and counselling related publications. Correct APA formatting. Relevant academic literature is listed which includes First Nations focused publications. Correct APA formatting. Relevant academic literature is listed with minimal errors in APA formatting. Reference list lacks relevance to the task or is insufficient. APA style may also be incorrect or missing.

Points/Percentage 5 Total Points 40