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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…
Ask An Ally - Carla & Aunty Munya

Introducing Ask An Ally

4 years ago
Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized
Ask An Ally is Evolve Communities’ dedicated, judgment-free space where anyone can get clear, culturally informed guidance on engaging respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In simple terms, Ask An Ally is a service where a community ally…
Peter Malinauskas Acknowledging Country Victory Speech

Acknowledging Country: An inspiring act of leadership, Allyship and Reconciliation

4 years ago
Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized
On Saturday 19 March, while taking to the podium to claim his victory as the 47th Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas began his speech with these words: “I stand here with my feet firmly on the lands of the…
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…
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…
Modern Aboriginal Working Woman in Sydney

5 Ways To Be An Ally To Indigenous Employees On Australia Day

4 years ago
Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized
Being an Australia Day ally means actively supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and communities by acknowledging the complex history behind the 26th of January and taking meaningful steps to promote inclusion.  It’s about action. By learning about Indigenous…
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…
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…
Evolve Accreditation Pathways - Cultural Awareness Workshop

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…
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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…

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