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The Meaning Of Australia Day

4 years ago

General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized

The meaning of Australia Day reflects a complex and contested history. Officially, the 26th of January marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 and the establishment of European settlement in Australia. However, the history of Australia Day from…

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What to do on Australia Day to show respect for Indigenous Australians

4 years ago

General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized

The history of Australia Day dates back to 1788, when the first British ships landed in New South Wales, leading to European colonisation that forever changed the lives of generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people–and the effects continue…

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Why Is It Important To Learn About Aboriginal Culture?

4 years ago

General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized

Educating ourselves about the histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and why it plays such a big part in our lives. Many Australian people are unaware of…

Brief Timeline of Australian Colonisation

4 years ago

General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized

The history of Indigenous Australia stretches back tens of thousands of years before colonisation when European invaders arrived in 1788. While a modern history of Australia summary might cover only the last two centuries, our land is inhabited by one of the…

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Three Steps to Transform Difficult Conversations

4 years ago

Racism, Reconciliation, Allyship, Leadership Tools, Blog

It’s that time of year, lockdowns have eased around the country and socialising is back in full swing! It’s great to be reunited with friends and family but, in a world where not even the weather is a safe topic…

How to Buy Black This Holiday Season

4 years ago

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Image: Carla Rogers; background: Wunan – Munya Andrews ‘Buying Black’ is one of the most effective actions you can take as an Ally. If you’re buying gifts this holiday season, why not see if you can buy from a certified…

Why Is Diversity Important in the Workplace?

5 years ago

Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Ally Accreditation, Uncategorized

Diversity is essential in the workplace because it improves employee morale and satisfaction, boosts innovation and productivity, and improves a company’s brand and global reputation. But it’s not something that needs to be policed by management or HR; diversity is…

Creating Culturally Safe Environments: Strategies and Examples

5 years ago

General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Indigenous Wisdom, Uncategorized

Creating a culturally safe environment means ensuring that everyone, especially those from more marginalised groups, feels secure and respected. Cultural safety is all about fostering conditions where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people don’t experience assaults, challenges, or denials of…

Allyship Training Improves Employee Engagement and Retention

How Allyship Training Can Help You Avoid The Great Resignation

5 years ago

General, Reconciliation, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Allied, Leadership Tools, Blog, Ally Accreditation

As Australians emerge from lockdown, there’s growing evidence the ‘Big Quit’ is heading to our shores. Evolve’s co-directors, Practical Reconciliation and Allyship experts Carla Rogers and Aunty Munya Andrews, have observed the trend and believe a lack of cultural safety…

What Indigenous Land Am I On?

5 years ago

General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized

Australia is not homogeneous. It consists of over 500 different Indigenous nations or clan groups, each with their distinctive languages, beliefs, and cultures. The land you work and live on has a traditional name, and the traditional owners in Australia…

The Meaning Of Australia Day

What to do on Australia Day to show respect for Indigenous Australians

Why Is It Important To Learn About Aboriginal Culture?

Brief Timeline of Australian Colonisation

Three Steps to Transform Difficult Conversations

How to Buy Black This Holiday Season

Why Is Diversity Important in the Workplace?

Creating Culturally Safe Environments: Strategies and Examples

How Allyship Training Can Help You Avoid The Great Resignation

What Indigenous Land Am I On?

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