This course offers a comprehensive exploration of First Nations cultures, histories, and contemporary issues, promoting respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultural identity and spirituality. Emphasis is placed on fostering cultural awareness, empathy, and social responsibility, with the goal of promoting reconciliation, advocating for social justice, and celebrating the rich diversity of First Nations cultures.
The ready2work COMPLIANCE series is designed for all staff and will typically overlap learning in the HSE series. With a basic grounding from the associated courses in that range, we can now focus on specific requirements in more detail. In most workplaces, workers complete these courses within the first weeks of their employment and some titles might need to be refreshed every few years based on workplace requirements.
An understanding of and respect for the cultural diversity of Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including their identities, spirituality, and kinship systems. Empathy and understanding of historical and contemporary experiences of First Nations peoples, including the impacts of government policies such as the Stolen Generations. Avenues for promoting reconciliation and closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, including advocating for improved living standards, employment opportunities, and celebrating First Nations culture.
Topics include: Respect - Aboriginal Peoples - Torres Strait Islander peoples - Respecting identity - Population - Identity - Urbanization - First Nations music - The Dreaming - Spirituality of Land and Sea -The Coming of the Light - Elders - Kinship - Sorry Business Flags - Welcome to Country - Acknowledgment of Country - Communication cues - Feedback - Government Policies - The Stolen Generations - Significant Events - Uluru Statement from the Heart - Living Standards - Closing the gap - Employment factors - Celebrating First Nations Culture - Prominent First Nations people - Cultural Events - Reconciliation - Supply Nation
