
Aboriginal
/ Non-Aboriginal Relations
"Reconciliation is, at its essence, a process of building trust after wrong-doing. The process is pretty simple. First, you talk and listen. Then, you come to understand what has happened, and sincerely acknowledge the wrongs that have occurred. Finally you work together to repair the damage caused by those wrongs." Tim Muirhead. (The West Australian, 2000)
What We Do
This work is about developing trust, understanding and partnership between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. It is always led by both an Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal facilitator. We work with organisations, teams or communities where Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people live or work together. We open up opportunities for what we consider 4 key steps of Reconciliation:
- Communication
- Awareness
- Acknowledgement
- Repair (including healing spirit, healing relationships, and securing justice and opportunity)
We also offer consultancy advice (always based on stakeholder consultation) for services seeking to support Aboriginal people, families and communities.
Contact us to explore how we can meet your particular needs.
Examples of Our Work
- Parent Support Program – how can we more effectively engage and support Aboriginal parents. (Tim Muirhead and Rhonda Murphy)
Partners
We often work in partnership with trusted allies whose skills and experience complement our own. Some of the Aboriginal consultants we work with include:
- Kim Bridge (Aboriginal – Kidja – consultant)
- Rhonda Murphy (Aboriginal – Walmajarri/Gooniyandi – consultant)
- Danny Ford (Nyoongar – consultant)
- Oral McGuire (Aboriginal – Nyoongar – consultant)
- Barry McGuire (Aboriginal – Nyoongar – consultant)
- Koodah Cornwall (Nyoongar man – Manager within DEC)
- Tracey Latu Kuli Kefu (Aboriginal – Martu – community development worker)
Related Articles
- Journey of Wellbeing – Video Presentation
- Reconciliation – Beyond Politicians – As published in the West Australian
- 1905 Act Thinking
- Heartbreak and Hope: Reflections on a Royal Commission – 2011
Related Training
Culturally Speaking – 2 Day Public Workshop
This training is also available as a one or two day package for your organisation.
Half day – less interactive – information sessions are also available.
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