7 Steps Yarning Circle Workshops | Evolve Communities Pty Ltd

7 STEPS™ YARNING CIRCLE WORKSHOPS

Facilitator-led, cultural awareness workshops, in-person or online.

Audience: For people leaders, HR, Diversity & RAP teams and smaller organisations
Size: Up to 30 Participants
Content Options:
- Focussed Reconciliation and Allyship Package: A half day in-person workshop (or online via a 2.5 to 3 hour zoom workshop). Provides an introduction to Step 1 (Reconciliation), then dive deeper into 2 steps of your choosing, finishing with a quick overview of Step 7 (Allyship). Supported with membership to our 7 Steps Online Course.
- Complete 7 Step Reconciliation and Allyship Package: A full day in-person workshop (or online via three x 2 to 2.5 hour interactive zoom workshops). Provides a comprehensive and deep dive into all 7 Steps. Supported with membership to our 7 Steps Online Course.
Delivery Options:
- Online – All participants need is a computer with internet access and a webcam. Sessions are live and interactive, facilitated by our Directors, Aunty Munya Andrews and Carla Rogers.
- In-person – Sessions are facilitated by an Evolve Accredited Facilitator team consisting of an Indigenous and non-Indigenous person, modelling Allyship.

What People Say

“I have thoroughly enjoyed connecting with you from the start, and want to appreciate your agility and flexibility to create a unique session for our organisation’s needs. We walked away with a deeper understanding of honouring Country, and what it means to Acknowledge Country in an authentic way.”

Ruhee Meghani

Community Lead, Lululemon

“Beyond the content itself being accessible, friendly, clear and empowering. The way you’ve used technology, really lovely videos throughout the process, makes me feel connected to you both and confident in my learning and experience. We’ve applied some of this to how we engage with our clients already!”

Simon Smallchua

Founder, Harvey.

“This program has taught me so much that I didn’t know and wished I knew before today! It has provided me with much needed knowledge, and a better understanding of what I can do to contribute to Reconciliation and in creating a kinder, fairer Australia. It has given me the confidence to be an Ally and more effectively fulfil my role on our RAP working group and to be a supportive voice in society in general.”

Helen Radford

Operations Manager – People and Culture

“The course gives you a better appreciation of the history of the First Nations people. Presentation was informal and informative.
Very easy to understand and follow along with. Everyone should do it!!!”

Maurice Pratt

Murrays Coaches Australia

“Well worth it, it takes no time at all and gives valuable information. Aunty Munya has a wonderful, kind but direct teaching style. Great use of images and photos, music and concrete examples to help apply the content. The 7 different steps were easy to follow and answered many questions for me.”

Katie Williams

Consultant, Pinsent Masons

I really appreciated the fact that the program was designed and delivered by Indigenous people. It made it so much more relevant and trust-worthy than other cultural awareness training I have previously attended.

Clare

Royal Far West

This program was one of, if not the most insightful I have ever attended. Real stories. Real people. Real Talk.

Sean Dondas

Department of Employment

One of the best training sessions I have done! It is interactive, captivating, and I took so much away from the day. Expect a brilliant and engaging session!

Rhiannon Davies

Cancer Council NSW

I recommend the training to everyone, it was a real education! I loved that the training was provided by such wise, compassionate women. It was obvious they lived the life they were talking about – and took pleasure in spreading the right words.

Sally Hopman

Australian Parliament House

With our seven steps, you will walk away with the skills to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This means having the self-confidence and motivation to better engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and enabling you to improve your service delivery.

1. Reconciliation

Why cultural awareness is important
How cultural awareness is relevant in today’s workplace
The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program
The R3 Culture Approach® to communication and conflict resolution

2. Diversity, Identity and Stereotypes

Indigenous cultural diversity in Australia
The many nations and language groups
Themes of commonality and differences between these nations
Breaking down stereotypes

3. Our Shared History

The Stolen Generation
The ongoing impact of intergenerational trauma on Australia’s First Peoples

4. Communication, cultural baggage and unconscious bias

Cultural baggage’ as a form of unconscious bias – maintaining awareness of it and how to work with it
Aboriginal English
Cultural differences in communication, including body language

5. Family and Kinship, Sorry Business and Cultural Leave

The complexity, ingenuity, and sense of belonging that family and kinship systems provide
How this is relevant today in the workplace

6. Closing the Gap and Privilege

The Closing the Gap initiative
The role of privilege in creating a gap.

7. Becoming an Ally

What it means to be an Ally and what it matters
Practical Reconciliation strategies and techniques
How to make a difference in the workplace

START DESIGNING NOW

Ready to design your ideal package now and get cracking on the best cultural awareness training ever? Arrange a call or email us – we can’t wait to get started with you.