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Evolve Cultural Diversity Quiz used as a tool for National Reconciliation Week learning.

A Simple Way to Get Your Whole Team “All In” for National Reconciliation Week

6 days ago
General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Blog
As National Reconciliation Week approaches, many organisations are asking the same question: “How do we engage the whole team meaningfully, without the responsibility falling to just one person?” Too often, Reconciliation activity sits with a RAP lead, an HR manager,…
A diverse group of colleagues sitting together engaged in a respectful and open conversation about workplace allyship.

What Do We Do Next? Navigating Allyship and the Real Meaning of Welcome to Country

2 weeks ago
General, Racism, Reconciliation, Allyship, Allied, Blog
National Reconciliation Week is approaching, and many workplaces are beginning to finalise their plans. Last week, we reflected on the difference between intention and impact — and how Allyship asks us to stay open, even when feedback is uncomfortable. Ultimately,…
Closing the Gap reflection on joy, culture and community leadership at WOMADelaide

Closing the Gap: What Does Joy Have to Do With Reconciliation?

2 months ago
Closing The Gap, General, Reconciliation, Allyship
I’ve just returned from WOMADelaide where I arrived carrying what many people seem to be feeling this year – a quiet layer of background stress. At a time when conversations about Closing the Gap,Reconciliation and First Nations leadership in Australia…

Why “Closing the Gap” Feels Repetitive And How You Can Still Make Meaningful Progress

3 months ago
General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized
Each year, Australians receive another Closing the Gap update. The same questions rise again. What is Closing the Gap? Why are outcomes still uneven? What can I do that genuinely helps? For returning Allies, some of the information can feel…

On Australia Day, we can acknowledge the past without being trapped by it

3 months ago
General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized
By Aunty Munya Andrews Aboriginal Elder, Author, and Co-Director, Evolve Communities This reflection was written by Aunty Munya Andrews in the lead-up to January 26. It invites us to sit with complexity, listen deeply, and consider what belonging and responsibility…
Cultural Load Colonial Load Aboriginal Elders

Don’t stay quiet – speak up safely

6 months ago
General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized
Cultural Load, Colonial Load — and Why Silence Isn’t Neutral Last week’s conversation on cultural load struck a deep chord. Many of you told us you prefer the term colonial load. We hear you. The load exists because of colonisation:…
Australia Indigenous inclusion strategies Cultural Load

Recognising Cultural Load: Why Paying for Cultural Knowledge Matters

7 months ago
General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized
Cultural Load shows up when First Nations people are asked to educate, advise, or represent culture—often without recognition or pay. Kathleen’s story explains why paying for cultural knowledge is an act of Allyship and respect, plus practical steps for workplaces.…

Ever wondered what Cultural Load really means?

8 months ago
General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized
Understanding Cultural Load: A Simple Framework for Allies Have you heard the term Cultural Load? It describes the extra weight carried by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in workplaces and communities. This “load” can show up in many ways—for…
Kings Domain Resting Place – Aboriginal sacred site in Melbourne symbolising resilience and healing. Aunty Munya and Carla Rogers Evolve Communities

Will you learn the love language of Allyship?

9 months ago
General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized
Why Does Language Matter? On Sunday, we witnessed the horrific attack on Camp Sovereignty and First Nations peoples, including Aunties and women, in Kings Domain, Melbourne. This was the language of fear, distortion, and racism. Yet Kings Domain Resting Place…
Supply Nation Evolve Communities

Unlock a World of Choices by Buying Blak

9 months ago
General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized
Evolve at Supply Nation Connect 2025: Celebrating the Power of Indigenous Business Tomorrow the Evolve team heads to set up for Supply Nation Connect 2025—and on Thursday, the largest Indigenous business trade show in the country comes to life. With…

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