Introduction
Strengthening the cultural capability of managers and staff, as well as the cultural safety of public sector workplaces for Aboriginal employees.
Aboriginal cultural capability
Cultural capability is a broad term that encompasses cultural awareness, cultural safety and cultural competence.
Aboriginal self-determination
Without self-determination it is not possible to fully overcome the legacy of colonisation and dispossession.
Recruiting Aboriginal staff
An essential part to building Aboriginal workforce is to identify how to attract and recruit Aboriginal candidates for positions at all levels.
Inducting and welcoming Aboriginal staff
Hiring managers and teams are encouraged to attend training prior to new staff members coming on board.
Supporting Aboriginal staff
Wellbeing is integral to a productive and happy workplace.
Aboriginal culture and history
Aboriginal people have a shared history of colonisation and forced removal of their children.
Aboriginal Victoria today
As of the 2016 Census, there were 47,788 Aboriginal people in Victoria, making up 0.8 per cent of the population.
Aboriginal protocols
Respectful relationships and partnerships with Aboriginal communities will involve an understanding and respect for protocols.
Career development for Aboriginal staff
Everyone within your organisation requires career development and performance monitoring for success.
Glossary of terms
Aboriginal, used through this toolkit, refers to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.