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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural capability toolkit

Supports public sector workplaces to build their capability to attract, recruit, retain, support and develop Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff at all levels.


  • 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.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural capability toolkit
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Reviewed 12 January 2024

Published 28 June 2022

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