Our Indigenous Mentor Workshop provide participants with an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of Aboriginal history, culture, traditions and lived experiences. Workshops are tailored to suit the needs and age of each group, including primary and secondary students, workplace teams and adult community groups.

The workshops are designed to help participants become more informed, respectful and culturally aware, supporting organisations and individuals to create and work within culturally safe and best-practice environments.

A key aspect of the workshop is the opportunity to learn directly from an Aboriginal person with lived experience. For many participants, this may be their first opportunity to sit down, engage in conversation and learn face-to-face from an Aboriginal person. This provides a valuable and authentic perspective that cannot always be gained through books, presentations or other resources.

Workshops are delivered by an Aboriginal facilitator with lived experience of Aboriginal life, including attending an Aboriginal school, working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and travelling to and spending time in Indigenous communities. These experiences provide participants with genuine insights into Aboriginal culture, history and contemporary experiences.

The workshops use a combination of presentation, storytelling, group discussion and interaction, as well as the opportunity to view and learn about traditional Aboriginal artefacts. Activities can be adapted to suit the age, knowledge and needs of the group.

Our Cultural Awareness Workshops are suitable for:

• Primary school students

• Secondary school students

• Workplace teams and organisations

• Adult education and community groups

• Professional and community development programs

The aim is to create an engaging, respectful and meaningful learning experience that encourages greater understanding, awareness and respect for Aboriginal people, culture and history.