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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness in the Workplace

Building understanding, respect and culturally safe workplaces

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Program Overview

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness in the Workplace strengthens cultural capability by deepening understanding of histories, cultures and contemporary experiences, and how these shape workplace interactions today.

The program explores the ongoing impacts of colonisation, systemic barriers and bias, helping participants recognise how behaviours and systems can either reinforce inequity or promote cultural safety. Focused on practical application, the training builds culturally safe communication, informed decision-making and alignment with Respect@Work, psychosocial safety and RAP commitments.

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Program Overview

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand Indigenous histories, cultures and perspectives

  • Recognise racism, bias and systemic barriers

  • Build cultural sensitivity and respectful practices

  • Strengthen cross-cultural communication and relationships

  • Support reconciliation and organisational commitments

Delivery Options

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness is delivered flexibly to suit organisational context, workforce needs and learning objectives.

All delivery options are interactive and grounded in adult learning principles.

  • Facilitated Workshops

    Expert-led facilitated sessions that create space for discussion, reflection and practical application.

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What’s Included

  • Professional facilitation by an experienced practitioner

  • Pre-session briefing to tailor content to organisational context and RAP commitments

  • Alignment with organisational values, policies and service delivery frameworks

  • Minor contextualisation of examples and language

  • Interactive delivery featuring discussion and reflection

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Online, Self-Paced Learning 

What this looks like:
Interactive online modules introducing key historical, cultural and contemporary concepts in a consistent, scalable format.

Best suited for:
Baseline awareness, onboarding and refresher learning.

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Our Approach to Training

How we deliver matters, not just what we deliver.

All Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness training is delivered using principles that prioritise respect, safety and integrity:

  • Psychologically Safe Environments

    We create spaces where participants can reflect, question and practise skills openly.

  • Culturally Responsive & Trauma-Informed

    We acknowledge identity, culture and lived experience, approaching learning with care and respect.

  • Inclusive & Accessible

    Sessions are adaptable and welcoming across identities, abilities and learning needs.

  • Practical & Adult Learning–Focused

    Training is interactive, applied and grounded in real workplace scenarios.

This approach ensures learning is safe, credible and effective, even when addressing complex or sensitive topics.

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  • Cultural awareness training builds understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contemporary experiences, and supports culturally safe behaviour in workplaces and services.

  • No. This program is specifically focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is intentionally separate from our broader Cultural Awareness in the Workplace program. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness training centres on First Nations histories, cultures, lived experiences and the ongoing impacts of colonisation. It builds understanding of cultural safety, respectful engagement and organisational responsibilities in relation to reconciliation, psychological safety and Respect@Work obligations. Our general Cultural Awareness in the Workplace program focuses on multicultural Australia more broadly and builds cultural intelligence and inclusive communication across culturally diverse teams.

  • Recommended session lengths vary depending on audience and interaction required: Webinar-style or awareness sessions: 90 minutes Hiring managers and HR teams: 2–3 hours Mixed hiring panels: 3 hours Senior leaders: 3 hours Boards and executives: 3–4 hours Longer sessions allow for applied practice and governance discussion.

  • The program supports RAP commitments by building cultural capability, improving understanding and strengthening culturally safe workplace practices.

  • The program introduces common cultural concepts and protocols. Where required, we can discuss alignment with local contexts and communities.

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Ready to Build Culturally Inclusive Workplaces?

Whether you are progressing Reconciliation commitments or strengthening cultural capability or safety, we can support you to deliver Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness training that is respectful, meaningful and impactful.

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