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Table 1 Indigenous and mainstream perspectives on the constructs of ‘structure’ and ‘flexibility’

From: Addressing unresolved tensions to build effective partnerships: lessons from an Aboriginal cancer support network

Construct

Indigenous perspective

Mainstream perspective

Structure (terms of reference, guidelines)

Bureaucracy

Confidentiality

Whitefella way

Clinical safety

Government language

Sustainability

Government control

Clarification of roles

Formality

Boundaries

 

Clarity

 

Transparency

Flexibility (absence of terms of reference or guidelines)

Laid-back

Confidentiality issues

Holistic

Clinical safety issues

Grassroots

Sustainability issues

Community-controlled

Lack of transparency

Organic

 

Inclusive

 

Relaxed