TO ENABLE A WORKFORCE THAT IS INCLUSIVE OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES SO THAT TOGETHER WE CAN THRIVE.

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1 TO ENABLE A THAT IS INCLUSIVE OF ISLANDER PEOPLES SO THAT TOGETHER WE CAN THRIVE. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring strengths, capabilities and perspectives that are critical to the success and wellbeing of all people, communities and organisations. Our suite of cultural change workshops are designed and delivered in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build organisational culture, capability, practice and policy. To create meaningful and sustainable change, we strive to make an impact at multiple levels. Real change starts with individuals, is shaped further by organisations committed to social justice and enacted across communities through the collaboration of stakeholders with shared purpose. As the peak body for the health and community services workforce we are also in a unique position to be able to contribute to systemic change through advice to industry and Government. OUR IN QUEENSLAND 2.75% OF THE IN QLD IS ISLANDER 4% OF THE POPULATION IN QLD IS ISLANDER OR N C E A D C OM M U EMPLOY 3980 ADDITIONAL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES S O RG IVIDU S AL IND Y W IT O KF N R TO CLOSE THIS GAP IN QLD WE NEED TO OUR OFFERINGS.. Foundational workshops Yarn Up Tok Blo Yumi Activate Inclusion Walking Together Consultancy Advice to industry and Government A N I S AT I O N Reference: 2016, Australian Bureau of Statistics SYSTEM S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we do our work across Queensland. We recognise the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have within community and country. We acknowledge and appreciate the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and community leaders in the development of our work. Our logo reflects who we are, who we service and what our offerings are. Indigenous artwork has been embedded into our logo to acknowledge Australia s First Peoples and reflects the importance of cultural inclusion in the work that we do. We acknowledge the significant contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the health and community services industries and the silhouette of the face represents this human element. Our logo was created by Rona Scherer and Annika Stehn. by Goompi Agerabah. FInd out more about Goompi and his art at

2 CONSULTANCY ALL OF OUR INCLUSION WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS CAN BE CUSTOMISED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS, ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE OF ORGANISATIONS OR GROUPS. We can develop tailored programs to enable organisations to deliver on their workforce plans, strategic plan or cultural capability framework. We have a highly skilled and experienced network of partners which allows us to meet the needs of most organisations across all locations. Bringing people together and facilitating groups is what we do best. We can work with organisations to design and deliver a facilitated process to bring aspirations to life. OUR FACILITATORS It is important for us to model Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-indigenous people working together in the delivery of our workshops and programs. This model is further supported by the involvement of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Elders support for place based work. Our delivery approach is strength based, interactive and engaging. We utilise participatory process and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of working in our delivery. This approach supports the development of an appreciation for the value of embedding indigenous ways of working and learning into the workforce. THE LEDGE The Workforce Council is located on Jagera Turrbul Country, close to the Brisbane River and Botanical Gardens. We have a spacious and light filled learning space The Ledge which is available for organisations accessing our learning activities or facilitation services. The Ledge is fitted out with all the things you need to set the scene for great learning and connecting experiences including a range of innovative Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources. The Ledge can also be hired for external use. WHY ENGAGE THE COUNCIL? The Workforce Council is committed to increasing the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in valued work. Our skills in workforce planning and facilitation complement our delivery partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We endeavor to walk the talk. We strive for our organisation to always work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples understanding that cultural capability is developmental. We are connectors, we work collaboratively with Elders and community leaders, industry, Government and academics to influence change.

3 FOUNDATIONAL CULTURAL AWARENESS WORKSHOPS FOUNDATIONAL CULTURAL AWARENESS WORKSHOPS ARE ABOUT KNOWING OUR COUNTRY S SHARED HISTORY AND BUILDING AWARENESS OF THE WAYS OF DOING AND BEING THAT CONTRIBUTE TO POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. We offer several cultural awareness workshops. These workshops can be delivered online, at your place or ours. The workshops focus on three areas of cultural capacity: Knowing and understanding history, culture, customs and beliefs; Doing culturally appropriate actions and behaviour and Being aware, authentic and open to examining own values and beliefs. These workshops are a starting point in developing cultural awareness and include: Foundations of Cultural Awareness Creating Welcome Becoming Connected, and Beyond Tokenism RESOURCES Cultural capability is extended when people are aware of and able to challenge their own world views and assumptions. We have developed a range of resources to support critical thinking and reflection and two tools that support this way of learning are Deadly Cards and Reflection in Action. Deadly Cards and Reflection in Action can be used when you access our Ledge learning space. They can also be purchased on our website. This workshop was an amazing experience. The skills and passion of the facilitator, the relevant information and the network of likeminded passionate connections gained is a bonus. Taralee, Cairns 52% ISLANDER PEOPLES FEEL THEY CAN BE TRUE TO THEIR CULTURAL BELIEFS AT WORK 64% NON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE FEEL THEY CAN BE TRUE TO THEIR CULTURAL BELIEFS AT WORK Reference: 2016, Reconciliation Barometer, Reconciliation Australia These workshops are suitable for anyone keen to build their knowledge and skills in working respectfully and appropriately with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Reference: 2012, Snook et el, The Handbook for Teaching Leadership: Knowing, Doing, and Being. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications

4 YARN UP TOK BLO YUMI YARN UP TOK BLO YUMI IS ABOUT ESTABLISHING DEEP CONNECTIONS, RESPECT AND APPRECIATION FOR ISLANDER PEOPLES AND CULTURE. Yarn Up Tok Blo Yumi is a two-day cultural immersion program that supports participants to reflect deeply on their practice and challenge their world views and assumptions. It focusses on history, cultural safety, communication, relationships and partnerships. The program fosters a genuine appreciation for, and understanding of the significance of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, country, history and culture. Our co-delivery of Yarn Up Tok Blo Yumi with local Elders and community leaders ensures an authentic learning experience as well as providing an opportunity to establish ongoing relationships. The success of the program lies in the conversational delivery approach and the structures that support people to have open and meaningful conversations and to continue to build their knowledge and understanding through engaging in reflective practice. Yarn Up Tok Blo Yumi is an accredited program. Participants who successfully complete assessment will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety. Powerful, powerful series. Respectful and knowledgeable facilitators provided a path to learn the true history of our past. I have been inspired every day to learn more, and believe this series should be compulsory for all. The most outstanding, meaningful and empowering project proving to create significant positive change towards true understanding, respect and culturally safe practices. Narelle, Bribie Island Kindergarten 97% ISLANDER AUSTRALIANS AND 89% OF AUSTRALIANS IN THE GENERAL COMMUNITY FEEL OUR RELATIONSHIP IS IMPORTANT Reference: 2016, Reconciliation Barometer, Reconciliation Australia This program is suitable for anyone keen to increase their understanding and build strong and meaningful connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

5 ACTIVATE INCLUSION LEADING CULTURAL CHANGE IN YOUR ORGANISATION SUPPORTING LEADERS TO ACTIVATE INCLUSION BY ALIGNING THEIR CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, ACTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR WITH THE ESPOUSED VALUES OF THEIR ORGANISATION. Activate Inclusion is a two-day program aimed at leaders across all sectors. Workforce Council has many years experience delivering cultural inclusion programs, touching thousands of people and hundreds of organisations. We recognise, however, that change can be difficult to enact without support from leadership. THE HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE SECTORS ARE THE BIGGEST EMPLOYERS OF ISLANDER PEOPLES IN QLD In response we offer Activate Inclusion, an opportunity for leaders to come together and immerse themselves in a series of action-oriented conversations with people in similar roles and with similar opportunities and challenges. 14.1% This program uses participatory process to prompt critical thinking that supports leaders to gain an understanding of their own and other cultural realities. This understanding of self and purpose sets the scene for real engagement in deep conversation, action planning and a commitment to leading the implementation of an organisations own cultural capability framework. There is significant evidence about the benefits of inclusion in the workplace and how these benefits flow on to the community. This program assists leaders in gaining skills in enacting inclusion in their own organisation and reaping those benefits. I have gained a deeper understanding of the context in which other services operate and that the time taken to yarn is the time needed. The potential for collaboration on programs such as cultural orientation and job sharing would not be possible in my role without these connections Participant, Queensland Health, Mount Isa Reference: 2016, Australian Bureau of Statistics This program is most suited to Human Resources professionals, leaders and CEOs who are committed to leading cultural change within their organisation or have a role in doing so.

6 WALKING TOGETHER PLANNING FOR CULTURAL IMPACT WALKING TOGETHER IS ABOUT CHANGING PERSPECTIVES, PRACTICE AND POLICY IN A PLACE BASED CONTEXT. Walking Together is about planning the workforce in regard to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion. It is a very unique program that utilises workforce planning processes and tools but applies them through the lens of cultural wisdom. The program commences with establishing strong connections and relationships between participants who may be from organisations or represent the community. Together the participants then work through the phases of the workforce planning process. This includes examining the current and future workforce, the opportunities and how to address identified gaps and barriers. The relationships established assist participants to assess their actions through the lens of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and in ways that build their appreciation for cultural wisdom. Walking Together culminates with a group of people committed to shared purpose and a clear workforce plan for implementation in their own organisations and across organisations and community. PLANNING FOR CULTURAL IMPACT OUR ACTION Walk Together ALL PEOPLE History Relationships COMMUNITY OUR PRIORITIES Strategies Goals Plans OUR CURRENT Assets Gaps Barriers OUR FUTURE Demand Opportunities We learnt how to enhance our eligibility and recruitment processes. Rail, Energy Skills Queensland UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN QLD 20.3% ISLANDER AUSTRALIANS AND 7.4% NON-INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Reference: 2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics This program is most suited to people who are committed to working together to lead and enact inclusion into workforce and the community. The opportunity to connect with people from a range of services, with differing views and perspectives was invaluable. We discovered common purpose and collaboration opportunities to build our workforce. Alvin, Mount Isa