Many Australian organisations are on a reconciliation journey to bring about real, positive improvements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
At DCA’s July Case Study Conversation, we discussed how Bunnings has implemented a program aimed at sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment opportunities and leadership pathways, alongside their other key priorities for First Nations community engagement.
Dr Virginia Mapedzahama (she/her), Member Education Director, DCA, led the conversation with Michelle Matthews (she/her), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Manager and Jessica Otter (she/her), Coordinator – In the Home, Bunnings Group. The conversations involved key learnings on how Bunnings has evolved from empathy-based acknowledgment to delivering real, effective solutions and meaningful action through:
- implementing sustainable employment programs
- supporting and encouraging First Nations staff to seek leadership opportunities
- fostering buy-in and support from business leaders
- centring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the development process.
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