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AERR Aboriginal Employment Recruitment & Retention – 11 & 18 November 2024

October 15, 2024

For Managers & Supervisors

Developed in the Illawarra by an Aboriginal-led and informed action research project, this two-part training module is a comprehensive and practical employment toolkit for those in the community services sector seeking to increase employment opportunities for Aboriginal people. It is aimed at mainstream organizations.

When: Two (2) half-day sessions, Monday, November 14, & November 21, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

The toolkit will:

  • Assist an organization or individual in identifying what they are doing well in their cultural competency, where they might improve, and some strategies to get there.
  • Promote the development of cultural competency in employment practices, policies, and processes to encourage Aboriginal applicants to apply.
  • Encourage the development of culturally respectful policies and processes to improve retention rates of Aboriginal workers and Aboriginal service users.
  • Promote strategies to improve links between Aboriginal people and the generalist service sector.

Upon completion, participants will have information and strategies to improve:

  • Their organization’s cultural competency.
  • Employment strategies for Aboriginal people.
  • The capacity to create a culturally appropriate, respectful, and safe environment for Aboriginal workers.

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