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DCA supports the proper recognition of the unique status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our country’s history and of ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are central in any discussions around recognition and reconciliation.
Many organisations are committed to engaging with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and providing employment opportunities is a key part of this engagement. But genuine inclusion is about more than simply creating employment opportunities.
Genuine inclusion must begin with reconciliation. There can be no genuine workplace inclusion while our First Nations Peoples are excluded from opportunities, and we as a nation do not address race relations, equality and equity, unity, institutional integrity, and historical acceptance.
It also requires creating an organisation that understands and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Providing a safe and welcoming environment should be a critical part of any workplace’s diversity and inclusion strategy and planning.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people have experienced significant exclusion from Australian society for many years. Ending that exclusion is foundational to D&I.
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Latest Articles - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Gari Yala: DCA and UTS launch next phase of critical research
A second Gari Yala report will detail the workplace experience of First Nations Australians and the progress needed to create workplaces free of racism, discrimination and bias.
Respecting First Nations knowledge in business
Dr Terri Janke unpacks the essential concepts behind understanding and recognising First Nations cultural and intellectual property.
Now More Than Ever
Professor Nareen Young on why Laura Tingle’s comment about racism in Australia matters, now more than ever.
First Nations Inclusion at Bunnings
Read this Change that Works case study on how Bunnings is working towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment opportunities and leadership pathways, as part of their Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) commitments.
Strengthening the Indigenous Procurement Policy through reform
DCA has provided a submission to respond to proposed reforms of the Commonwealth Indigenous Procurement Policy.
DCA Insights: Diverse perspectives on public holidays in the workplace
As Australia Day approaches, DCA provides this blog post to highlight considerations and helpful resources – from flexible arrangements around public holidays to being mindful of cultural load that may be experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues.