Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training

To register interest please contact Mark Meyer on (08) 8226 2345 or email Mark Meyer.

Benefits of Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training
Contacts
Committed to Growing Relationships
Feedback from participants
A structure to suit you

Benefits of Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training

Aboriginal Cultural Awareness training can help you to:

Gain an understanding of the history of Aboriginal people in South Australia and the issues they face
Develop your sensitivity to cultural differences to better organise meetings and engage key Aboriginal decision-makers
Begin to appreciate the cultural diversity of Aboriginal Australians
Enhance your knowledge and skills necessary for effective communication and effective service delivery
Learn from the experiences of others and avoid costly mistakes
Become motivated to build relationships towards an integrated South Australia.

It is about becoming aware of cultural differences that exist, and not about becoming an expert. It’s about recognising and appreciating differences and having an understanding of these and accepting them.

Contacts

We have extensive experience in the delivery of training and development to government and private agencies, Indigenous groups and regional communities across Australia.

Additional services include:

Natural Resource Management
Corporate Governance Training
Business Management
Enterprise Development
Community Development
Customised Training Programs

Committed to Growing Relationships

Aboriginal people have a long association with the land and coastal areas of this country; this relationship is still as strong today as it was hundreds of years ago.

Often complex social and cultural relationships are unknown, confused or misinterpreted on both sides of the cultural divide. The need to create a greater understanding is fundamental in the ongoing movement towards integration and strong, collaborative relationships.

Our Aboriginal Cultural Awareness program aims to build bridges between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians, breaking down barriers based on myths and misunderstandings surrounding cultural differences. Designed by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people together the program is for the sole benefit of creating greater Cultural Awareness and can be tailored specifically to your needs.

Our aim is to leave participants with a positive and long lasting awareness of these issues. The experience focuses on participatory interactions in a relaxed and comfortable learning environment; respectful and individuals and Aboriginal culture.

Feedback from participants

“All facilitators provided personal experiences that enhanced the information and put it in a sense that made it real, relevant and increased the value of information.”
“All agencies involved in dealing with multicultural groups should have this course as a part of their programs and training.”
“Great facilitation from committed presenters.”
“Well-balanced presentation; non-judgemental.”
“Gave me the necessary information to make my own judgements of past practices.”
“Objectives more than met. Gained a good understanding of the Aboriginal culture; an understanding I will use in both my professional and personal life.”
“I found it very refreshing to speak one on one with the Aboriginal persons present and exchange views on all sorts of topics. I found there was no question I could not ask and was made to feel very comfortable. A very worthwhile workshop.”
“Even if you think you know it all and have experience, this course will teach you something.”

A structure to suit you

The Cross Cultural Awareness program can be tailored to meet your needs. It involves a two-day training workshop, followed by an optional in country experience.

The two-day workshop is delivered by qualified Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, incorporating elders if required. A reference guide is supplied for future use and referral.

CULTURAL

Traditional Boundaries
Dreaming
Kinship / Relationships
Obligations
Language

HISTORICAL

Pre European
European settlement
Government Policies and Legislation

SOCIAL

Changing perspectives
Group facilitated discussion
Myths and Facts
Land Ownership v/s Cultural Land Management
The in-country experience

The in-country experience is based within the region of the participants’ experience or interest and is designed in conjunction with local Aboriginal groups and the customer.

To register interest please contact Mark Meyer on (08) 8226 2345 or email Mark.