Glossary Glossary term Definition Aboriginal and/or The term describes people who are either Aboriginal or Torres Strait Torres Strait Islander or are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Islander Peoples An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is someone who: is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent identifies as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live. Aboriginal cultural Aboriginal cultural protocols describe appropriate ways of behaving, protocols communicating and showing respect for diversity of histories and cultures. This involves appreciation of the knowledge, standing and status of people within the local Aboriginal community. Protocols inevitably vary between communities, and between people within a community. In establishing partnerships between Aboriginal communities and industries or professions, it is especially important that protocols are acknowledged and respected. Aboriginal English Aboriginal English is a dialect of Standard Australian English. It is a distinctly Aboriginal kind of English and is a powerful vehicle for the expression of Aboriginal identity (see Diane Eade 1995, Aboriginal English, Board of Studies NSW, Sydney). active listening A formal listening technique that develops communication skills through the processes of understanding information, remembering and retaining it and responding appropriately. active voice (see voice) adjective A word class that describes a noun to add extra meaning. Different types of adjectives include: possessive adjectives, for example my, his, her numbering adjectives, for example two, many, lots of describing adjectives, for example big, old, yellow, beautiful comparing adjectives, for example more delicate, best, bigger classifying adjectives, for example Persian cat, air transport. adverb A word class that modifies: a verb, for example 'She sings beautifully.' an adjective, for example 'He is really interesting.' another adverb, for example 'She walks very slowly.' In English many adverbs have an -ly ending.
Glossary Glossary term Definition Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples The term describes people who are either Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is someone who: is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent identifies as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live. Aboriginal cultural protocols Aboriginal cultural protocols describe appropriate ways of behaving, communicating and showing respect for diversity of histories and cultures. This involves appreciation of the knowledge, standing and status of people within the local Aboriginal community. Protocols inevitably vary between communities, and between people within a community. In establishing partnerships between Aboriginal communities and industries or professions, it is especially important that protocols are acknowledged and respected. Aboriginal English Aboriginal English is a dialect of Standard Australian English. It is a distinctly Aboriginal kind of English and is a powerful vehicle for the expression of Aboriginal identity (see Diane Eade 1995, Aboriginal English, Board of Studies NSW, Sydney). active listening A formal listening technique that develops communication skills through the processes of understanding information, remembering and retaining it and responding appropriately. active voice (see voice) adjective A word class that describes a noun to add extra meaning. Different types of adjectives include: possessive adjectives, for example my, his, her numbering adjectives, for example two, many, lots of describing adjectives, for example big, old, yellow, beautiful comparing adjectives, for example more delicate, best, bigger classifying adjectives, for example Persian cat, air transport. adverb A word class that modifies: a verb, for example 'She sings beautifully.' an adjective, for example 'He is really interesting.' another adverb, for example 'She walks very slowly.' In English many adverbs have an -ly ending.