Cultural Capabilities Training

We help organisations build stronger, safer, and more culturally aware workplaces. Build genuine workplace inclusion, engagement and understanding with our First Nations Cultural Capabilities Training.

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Why First Nations Cultural Capabilities Training is Essential for Corporates

Cultural capabilities training is crucial for organisations committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. By delivering this training to employees, corporate organisations can:

  • Enhance Workplace Inclusion:

    Build an environment that values and respects First Nations cultures, leading to a more inclusive and engaged workforce.

  • Strengthen Reconciliation Efforts:

    Align organisational practices with reconciliation goals and demonstrate meaningful commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

  • Improve Business and Community Relations:

    Develop deeper connections with First Nations communities, which can lead to enhanced partnerships and shared opportunities.

  • Meet Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Objectives:

    This training directly supports corporate commitments to RAPs by embedding cultural awareness and reconciliation actions into daily business operations.

Module Overview: Cultural Capabilities

Understanding and respecting First Nations cultures is essential for fostering inclusion, reconciliation, and meaningful partnerships. This six-module training program empowers individuals and organisations with the knowledge, skills and confidence to engage respectfully with First Nations communities and contribute to reconciliation efforts. 

Module 1: A Shared History

Gain a deeper understanding of Australia’s history from a First Nations perspective, exploring traditional knowledge systems, the impact of colonisation, and how historical events continue to shape contemporary First Nations communities

Module 2: The Journey to Reconciliation

Discover key milestones in reconciliation, the importance of truth-telling, and how individuals and organisations can engage in meaningful reconciliation efforts in the workplace

Module 3: Building Cultural Competency

Develop practical skills for cultural competency in the workplace, with a focus on engagement, identifying unconscious bias, and initiating inclusive workplace dialogues

Module 4: Respecting First Nations Identities & Languages

Explore the significance of identity, roles, language, and cultural protocols in fostering respect and meaningful relationships with First Nations colleagues

Module 5: Embracing First Nations Cultural Diversity

Understand the diversity of First Nations cultures, traditions and histories; challenge common stereotypes and misconceptions through deep learning and reflection

Module 6: Building Strong Partnerships

Learn how to build genuine, long-term partnerships with First Nations communities, creating lasting impact and mutual benefits based on trust, respect and shared goals

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Scalable, Engaging, and Measurable Online Delivery

Our First Nations Cultural Capabilities Training is delivered online, ensuring accessibility and engagement for all staff, regardless of geographic location. The key features of our training include:
  • Scalability:

    The training is designed to cater to organisations of all sizes, making it easy to train employees across multiple locations simultaneously

  • Engaging Tutorials:

    Modules are broken into shorter video semgents, and led by experienced First Nations facilitators, ensuring culturally authentic and insightful learning experiences

  • Competency-Based Quizzes

    Interactive quizzes assess participants' understanding and reinforce learning objectives

  • Comprehensive Reporting & Dashboards:

    Organisations can track staff participation and progress, ensuring measurable outcomes in cultural competency development

Make a Meaningful Impact

By participating in First Nations Cultural Capabilities Training, organisations demonstrate a genuine commitment to reconciliation and workplace inclusion. This training empowers employees with knowledge, skills, and strategies to contribute to a culturally aware and respectful workplace, fostering stronger relationships with First Nations colleagues and communities.

Invest in First Nations cultural capabilities training today to strengthen your organisation’s commitment to reconciliation and workplace inclusion.

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