Program Overview
The Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop teaches participants an introductory level of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture including the history (pre and post colonisation),
common cultural protocols, common myths and a path forward towards reconciliation including
understanding the affects of past practices, racism and trauma.
All People Tank programs are designed to be practical, interactive and immediately applicable to the workplace, with opportunities for reflection, discussion and real-world application.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
Recognise the diversity of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People, cultures, practices
and history.
Understand the impact of past practices on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People
including child removal and the trauma that affects Aboriginal Communities today.
By completing the training, you will be better equipped when working with Aboriginal families
by applying culturally safe skills from the training including appropriate engagement skills and
terminology
Delivery Options
Face to Face- choice of Half Day or Full Day
Online- Flexible- Contact us for options
Audience
This course is suitable for all people that work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
colleagues or Aboriginal families
Program Outline
This course can be tailored to meet the needs of the organisation but the common topics covered
can include:
What is the difference between an Acknowledgment of Country and a Welcome to Country.
Appropriate Terminology when working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
Overview of the History of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People prior to and post
colonisation.
Debunk common myths associated with Aboriginal People.
Understanding the diversity of Aboriginal protocols and how to engage directly with
Aboriginal Communities.
Understanding the impacts of Cultural Load and Racism in today’s society.
How to ensure your workplace is culturally safe.
Other optional topics such as Closing the Gap, Reconciliation, Privilege, Allyship in Action and
Truth Telling.
The course is designed to be a generic cultural awareness course to help with engaging with
Aboriginal communities and has not been tailored to a specific location or area of Australia.
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