Program Outline
About this Program
The Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop provides participants with an introductory understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and perspectives, both pre and post colonisation.
The workshop explores common cultural protocols, myths and misconceptions, while building awareness of the ongoing impacts of past practices, racism and intergenerational trauma. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their role in creating more inclusive and culturally safe workplaces and communities.
Like all People Tank programs, the workshop is practical, interactive and designed for real-world application, with opportunities for reflection, discussion and meaningful learning throughout.
Program Topics
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.
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
Key Outcomes
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.
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