Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural capability toolkit

• Introduction

  Strengthening the cultural capability of managers and staff, as well as the cultural safety of public sector workplaces for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural capability

  Cultural capability is a broad term that encompasses cultural awareness, cultural safety and cultural competence.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination

  Without self-determination it is not possible to fully overcome the legacy of colonisation and dispossession.

• Recruiting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff

  An essential part to building an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce is to identify how to attract and recruit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.

• Inducting and welcoming Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff

  Hiring managers and teams are encouraged to attend training prior to new staff members coming on board.

• Supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff

  Wellbeing is integral to a productive and happy workplace.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history

  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a shared history of colonisation and forced removal of their children.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victoria today

  As of the 2016 Census, there were 47,788 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria, making up 0.8 per cent of the population.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols

  Respectful relationships and partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities will involve an understanding and respect for protocols.

• Career development for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff

  Everyone within your organisation requires career development and performance monitoring for success.

• Glossary of terms

  A glossary of terms used throughout the toolkit.