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Important Things to Know About Aboriginal Cultural Sensitivity

4 years ago
General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Indigenous Wisdom, Uncategorized
Aboriginal cultural sensitivity is the attitude that recognises the cultural differences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Through shared knowledge and an increased understanding of the perspectives and experiences of Indigenous communities, it is hoped that more culturally safe…
3 generations of First Nations women

What Are First Nations Peoples?

4 years ago
General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Indigenous Wisdom, Uncategorized
Learning about First Nations peoples is the first step to achieving Aboriginal cultural sensitivity. The First Nations peoples are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people of Australia.  According to the proposed definition by the Commonwealth Department of Aboriginal Affairs…
Diverse group of co-workers

How Does Cultural Diversity Impact Different Areas of Work?

4 years ago
General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Indigenous Wisdom, Uncategorized
Cultural diversity poses a multitude of benefits in the workplace. An open, inclusive, and supportive workplace can stimulate employees and, in turn, enhance innovation, boost productivity, increase employee retention, improve brand reputation, and just generally foster a great professional environment. …
Passing a talking stick between hands demonstrating acceptance and reconciliation

What Is National Reconciliation Week?

4 years ago
General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized
National Reconciliation Week is a focal point for attempts toward Indigenous Reconciliation, running from the 27th of May until the 3rd of June annually. These dates are significant milestones in the long-running fight for recognition, equality, and the acknowledgment of…
Australia or Bandaiyan - image of the book Practical Reconciliation

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
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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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