As part of UNE’s commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and education this program is designed to provide UNE staff with greater cultural awareness

and insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values and beliefs. This program provides an opportunity to both reflect on professional practice and build positive and inclusive

approaches to working effectively with staff and students.

Target Audience 

Both professional and academic staff.

Facilitators

Rob Waters – UNE Aboriginal Employment Officer

Marcelle Burns – Pre-Doctoral Fellow (Law)

Colin Ahoy – UNE Elder in Residence

Program Outcomes:

• Increased respect and mutual understanding among staff involved in the program.
• Increased institutional awareness of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Increasedengagement with Aboriginal staff, students and community.
• Creation of a more culturally safe workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and community.

Details 

Date:                     2 Day workshop 10^th and 11^th September 2015

Venue:                 Oorala and field trips

Time:                     9:30 to 4:00pm

Cost:                      Nil

Register:              via Webkiosk

Enquiries:            Rob Waters        atsi-employment@une.edu.au  or 3367