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 institional awareness of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercommunities.
• Increased engagement with Aboriginal staff, students and community.
• Creation of a more culturally safe workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and community

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