Build stronger, safer, & more culturally aware workplaces. Build genuine workplace inclusion, engagement & understanding.

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. 

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.

   NOTE: This online course is undertaken via the Fire & Wattle digital learning Portal - Not via the vetr Portal.   
   Access to the course is not instant.  
   On purchase, all purchasers are provided with information from Fire & Wattle for course access.   

12 months content access

10% Discount for VET PD Series subscribers - Use your Discount Code when registering!

1 hour, 30 minutes in duration

Course Features...

The 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.

Module topics include...

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.

 A Certificate of Completion is issued by Fire & Wattle on completion of course activities.

CORE AREAS

ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING VET STUDENTS

• Supporting Learning
  
  • Support individual and group learning