The Seven Steps to Practical
Reconciliation®
No shame, no blame, no guilt. Just Australia’s industry leading First Nations-led cultural competence training.
Practical, real-world skills.
A proven approach.
The 7 Steps to Practical Reconciliation® Framework underpins all of our Indigenous cultural competence programs for a reason – it works!
Recognised as the best in the industry, our First Nations-led cultural competence training takes learners on a powerful journey toward practical Reconciliation and Allyship.
30,000+ Australians Empowered Through Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training
Our work has been acknowledged by leading industry
bodies and community organisations across Australia.
The 7 Steps to Practical Reconciliation®
Framework
With our seven steps, you will walk away with the skills to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This means having the self-confidence and motivation to better engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and enabling you to improve your service delivery.
Step 1: Reconciliation
Cultural awareness is important. We like to start by outlining its relevance to the workplace, and introducing Reconciliation Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program.
Step 2: Diversity, Identity and Stereotypes
Next, we focus on Indigenous cultural diversity in Australia, along with the many nations and language groups. We explore the concepts of Indigeneity and Identity. We take a closer look at some themes of commonality and differences between these nations and, of course, break down stereotypes.
Step 3: Our Shared History
It’s crucial that we acknowledge the events in our shared history that impact on all Australians. More specifically, we examine the effect of the Stolen Generation, and the ongoing impact of intergenerational trauma on Australia’s First People.
Step 4: Communication, Cultural Baggage and Unconscious Bias
During this hands-on step, we take a closer look at the concept of ‘cultural baggage’ as a form of unconscious bias. We discuss strategies for maintaining awareness of this bias and working constructively with it. We also explore cultural differences in communication, including body language and the uniqueness of Aboriginal English.
Step 5: Family and Kinship, Sorry Business and Cultural Leave
We explore the complexity, ingenuity, and sense of belonging that family and kinship systems provide – and workshop some situations where this might be relevant today in the workplace.
Step 6: Closing the Gap and Privilege
It’s time to unpack the government’s Closing the Gap initiative: what it is and what it means for Australia. We also take a look at the concept of privilege and the role it plays in creating a gap.
Step 7: Becoming an Ally
We unearth some strategies you can implement straight away to promote Reconciliation in the workplace, and become an ally to Indigenous peoples.
Real stories
“I was keen to increase my understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Evolve program gave me practical tools and strategies like when and how to give an Acknowledgement of Country. I increased my knowledge in some unexpected areas too, including about privilege. I highly recommend working with Evolve to anyone who values reconciling what has happened in the past and positively impacting how we move forward.”
Adelaide ThompsonCampaign Unit Manager, Cancer Council NSW
“Working with Evolve has been a great partnership towards increasing our organisational cultural awareness at a national level. The tailored programs are highly interactive and experiential. I have observed our staff walking away with increased levels of confidence, understanding and inspiration and often with the positive exclamation ‘best training ever’.”
Adrian CheathamAssistant Director, Workplace Diversity Team Australian Taxation Office
“I loved connecting with local Aboriginal people at the Evolve program. Together we are now ‘Taking the Bull by the Horns’ on employment strategies for people with a disability. “
David GreelyEmployment Connections Manager WorkAbility
“I was asked about why all Aboriginal people drive Valiants. We all laughed, as I explained that Aboriginal people are as diverse as any other and that I drove an MGB sports car. My co-convenor, an older Noongar woman, was relieved that she didn’t get the question as she drove a Valiant! You can imagine the hilarity that followed”.
“As Evolve Communities have taught iAccelerate, Aboriginal Songlines are essentially knowledge networks that enable the communication of ideas to flow back and forth between two or more locations and serves as the perfect model for innovation ecosystems”
30,000+ Australians Empowered Through Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training
Our work has been acknowledged by leading industry
bodies and community organisations across Australia.
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