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Australia or Bandaiyan?

4 years ago
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General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized
Written by Aunty Munya Andrews Extract from Practical Reconciliation: Strengthening Relationships for All Australians in 7 Easy Steps The name Australia is a colonial term. Possibly because it was not taught in schools, many Australians don’t know where the term…
Uncle Max waving smoke onto Carla Rogers in a smoking ceremony

Facts About Aboriginal Culture in Australia

4 years ago
General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized
The vibrant culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people dates back tens of thousands of years. How long have Aboriginal peoples been in Australia? Archaeological evidence tells us that First Nations people are the continent’s oldest surviving culture, and…
Cute Aboriginal Boy and others sitting in circle

How To Respect Aboriginal Culture While Communicating

4 years ago
General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized
Communication styles, inferences, and active listening can significantly affect dialogues and pathways to understanding–whether in a workplace, social or personal setting. For example, do you know that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may refer to an Aboriginal Elder woman…
Black and white hands joined in front of the Aboriginal flag

What is Allyship?

4 years ago
General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized
The statement “I am an Ally” has become quite popular in recent years, but it’s not an identity–it’s an action. This means people shouldn’t proclaim themselves as allies, but should treat Allyship as a series of steps a privileged person…
Aboriginal man performing a smoking ceremony

The Meaning Of Australia Day

4 years ago
1 Comment
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…
Protestor flying the Aboriginal flag on Australia Day.

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…
Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training

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…
Cultural Safety

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…

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Our big 10 year goal is to inspire 10 million Allies to create a kinder, more inclusive Australia.

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