RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS
How much do you know?
Try to answer these questions now, and again when you've read through the whole chapter.
- Identify ten ingredients for successful Indigenous policies and programs
- What are the three main elements of the Reconciliation Action Plan Program?
- Does the Aboriginal Employment Strategy target corporate Australia? Why?
- What did the judges of the Indigenous Governance Awards observe the following strengths of the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) to be?
- What should be included in a person specification for someone working with Indigenous people?
Australia has evidence of what works in achieving good outcomes in Indigenous affairs and reconciliation.
|
"…the answers, while complex, are now known. And that means… governments, and all of us involved, have no excuses left for failure." Fred Chaney, Director, Reconciliation Australia |
This chapter highlights common aspects of successful Indigenous affairs and reconciliation policy and programs, with a particular focus on the significance of respectful two way relationships. In business and in sport, Australians understand that respectful relationships are a pre-requisite for success – the same is true as we work to close the unacceptable ife expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children.
Whether you are in the business sector, government or the broader community, the ingredients for working effectively with Indigenous Australians is the same. Information provided in this chapter includes:
Previous Next