Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Ways of Working with Aboriginal People

Building stronger, more meaningful relationships and understanding with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is the key outcome of this enlightening course.

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Overview

By attending this course, not only will you gain more insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, you will also increase your ability to engage more effectively.

Who will benefit

This course is suitable for people who want to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Content

  • Gain an understanding of cultural competence in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander context
  • Understand the key components of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, both historical and contemporary
  • Explore what it means to be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • Learn ways to connect and consult with communities
  • Understand how best to recruit and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
  • Discover what will be different as a result of applying your cultural awareness in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

Participants should be able to:

  • Recognise cultural competence in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander context
  • Better understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
  • More effectively connect and consult with communities
  • Understand how to recruit and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
  • Have a greater cultural awareness to apply and influence others in the workplace.
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