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

5 months 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,…

Impact Over Intent: A Moment Where I Got It Wrong

5 months ago

General, Reconciliation, Blog

National Reconciliation Week is approaching, and many workplaces are beginning to plan what they will do. Last week, we reflected on the pressure many teams feel to “get it right,” and the importance of sharing responsibility so this work doesn’t…

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Feeling the Pressure? What “All In” Asks of Workplaces for National Reconciliation Week

6 months ago

General, Reconciliation, Blog

National Reconciliation Week is rapidly approaching, and many workplaces are beginning to plan their activities. For many leaders and teams, there is a genuine intention to approach the week with care, respect, and deep meaning. However, alongside that positive intention,…

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

8 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

8 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…

Aunty Munya shares 8 ways to support Indigenous Australians on January 26 and beyond

9 months ago

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Aunty Munya shares 8 ways to support Indigenous Australians on January 26 and beyond ‘I’m an Aboriginal Elder. Here are 8 ways you can support Indigenous Australians on January 26.’ As the debate around Australia’s national day continues, there are…

2025 Webinar Series: A year of learning together

10 months ago

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Big Esso to Our Community Big esso to everyone who joined us throughout this year’s webinar series. Our final yarn on Racism and Cultural Load sparked powerful reflections, honest storytelling, and an outpouring of generosity in the chat. Your words…

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Don’t stay quiet – speak up safely

11 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:…

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Recognising Cultural Load: Why Paying for Cultural Knowledge Matters

12 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.…

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Training for RAP Implementation Teams

1 year ago

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Training for RAP Implementation Teams Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) implementation teams are tasked with applying those plans. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness training is a crucial tool they will need, alongside skills such as relationship-building and training in…

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

Impact Over Intent: A Moment Where I Got It Wrong

Feeling the Pressure? What “All In” Asks of Workplaces for National Reconciliation Week

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

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

Aunty Munya shares 8 ways to support Indigenous Australians on January 26 and beyond

2025 Webinar Series: A year of learning together

Don’t stay quiet – speak up safely

Recognising Cultural Load: Why Paying for Cultural Knowledge Matters

Training for RAP Implementation Teams

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