Diversity and Inclusion Framework Diversity and Inclusion Framework | Page 12

FOCUS AREA
ACTIONS
Continue to fully implement our
Aboriginal Employment strategy.
ACTION PLAN
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI)
We acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples as the
first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we work,
learn and live. Interrelate’s vision for reconciliation is to recognise, respect and value
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures, history, needs and to celebrate their
contributions and achievements. With this knowledge, we aim to ensure that all our services
can enhance the wellbeing, safety and resilience of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
children, families and communities. We recognise that the intergenerational trauma that
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience as a result of colonisation continues
to be passed from generation to generation with devastating effects and we understand
that addressing this trauma is central to healing for Indigenous peoples.
Workplace
culture
Leadership
Communication
WHO
Staff representation of ATSI
maintains as a minimum of
6% and increases in areas
where those communities
reflect a higher population
percentage of ATSI
inhabitants.
ATSI staff are represented
across a broad range of
program areas. BDM’s
PC&P
Conduct a cultural audit across all
Interrelate offices. Cultural audits have been
completed across all sites. RI
Kutanya
Support Kutanya in its work.
Ensure the Stretch RAP is
developed and fully understood
and implemented in service and
business areas. Development and
Implementation of the
Stretch RAP is completed
successfully. ALL
Acknowledge the harm done and
listen to the stories of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander families
and communities by past practices
and social policies and seek to
redress this by providing services
that can empower and promote
access and equity. Build culturally significant
days into the annual
marketing calendar. Marketing Team
Foster inclusive cultures by
celebrating days of significance for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people. Sites report initiatives or
participation in events that
are culturally significant to
ATSI communities. BDM’s, PL’s
Increase the number of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people
using services by strengthening
relationships with local Aboriginal
communities and ensuring our sites
are culturally welcoming. Site audits show that sites are OS’s
culturally welcoming.
PL’s
BDM’s
Evidence of strong
Kutanya
connection with local ATSI
communities.
Recruitment
Working
arrangements
MEASURE OF
SUCCESS
Increase training, employment,
traineeships, and professional
development opportunities for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples and workers.
Client data (% of ATSI clients
in regions) in CRM.
Customer
service
Create evidence-based programs
to address the gaps that currently
exist in community in supporting
thriving relationships.
Research informs practice
Specific evidence based
progams exist.
Client satisfaction reflects
cultural responsiveness.
BDM’s
PL’s
PC&P
Data Team