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10 March 2023: Online Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop
10 March 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Learn about the history, beliefs, experiences and values of Aboriginal people in Australia, during this Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop.
Presented by Auspire – Australia Day Council WA and delivered by Noongar leader, Danny Ford OAM, this entry-level workshop delves into the past, looks at the present and discusses how we can improve communities and workplaces for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people for the future. While this workshop focuses much on Wadjuk Country and broader Western Australia, the content and theories can apply Australia-wide.
The session will cover:
- The barriers between Aboriginal peoples and non-Indigenous Australians
- Significant moments in history that have shaped the way Aboriginal Australians are today
- Cultural beliefs, customs and values and their role in Australian society
- Contemporary vs traditional lifestyles, connection to country, community and kinship systems
- The importance of self-determination and identity.
Key benefits and learning outcomes:
- Increase positive engagement
- Minimise miscommunication
- Improved confidence with awareness of cultural differences
- Improved stakeholder relationships
- Demonstrate your Reconciliation Action Plan policy in action (if relevant)
The session is facilitated by Mr Danny Ford OAM, a Noongar man and senior traditional custodian of Wadjuk Country, with connections to the wider Noongar Country and Aboriginal communities across Western Australia.
A tax invoice is provided for tax purposes.
Please note this workshop is authentic and as such may contain or allude to strong language that could be considered offensive to some participants.