Working with First Nations: Delivering on the Priority Reforms

Oct 10, 2023

Registrations are open for the Working with First Nations: Delivering on the Priority Reforms program until 1 November.

The program has been designed to guide public servants through the new approach in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and the importance of the Priority Reforms.

This six-session online program, presented by Geoff Richardson PSM and Professor Catherine Althaus, equips attendees with an understanding of the capabilities necessary for working with First Nations communities and building shared decision-making partnerships.

These include cultural responsiveness, engagement, co-design and co-production, and place-based community development – including supporting communities to access, own and use data. The program adopts the Canadian ‘Two-Eyed Seeing’ approach to respectfully recognise and embed the strength of Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews.

These skills and mindsets aim to make practical changes and gives you a network of fellow public servants passionate about making change.

Event Details

Dates: 8,10,15,17,20,24 November 2023 at 10am-noon (AEDT) OR 2pm-4pm (AEDT)

  • Morning program orientation: 8 November 9-10am (AEDT)
  • Afternoon program orientation: 8 November 1-2pm (AEDT)

Duration: 1-hour orientation, plus 6 x 2-hour sessions

Location: Online via Zoom

Price:

  • $1,650 pp (inc. GST)
  • Discounted group packages are also available for five or more people from the one organisation.

More information about Working with First Nations: Delivering on the Priority Reforms is available here, including a video of the one-hour introductory session presented by Geoff and Catherine in August 2023.

Individual and group bookings and pricing are available.

Other news

Deliver stronger investigation outcomes with Comtrac

Deliver stronger investigation outcomes with Comtrac

We are excited to work alongside some of the world’s top regulatory and law enforcement organisations, including the Australasian Environmental Law Enforcement and Regulators neTwork (AELERT). Over the years, we’ve built a great partnership with AELERT,...

read more
New social impact podcast launches 25 February

New social impact podcast launches 25 February

There is an exciting new resource for social impact professionals, the All Things Social Impact podcast is launching a new YouTube channel, hosted by IAIA member Andrea Kanaris offering insights and practical guidance for those working to make a difference in the...

read more
DCCEEW releases its 2025-30 First Nations Strategy

DCCEEW releases its 2025-30 First Nations Strategy

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has launched its First Nations Strategy 2025-2030. The Strategy represents the department’s deep commitment to: incorporating the expertise, experiences and aspirations of First Nations...

read more
Upcoming CoP Meeting Schedule – February/March

Upcoming CoP Meeting Schedule – February/March

Our first five Community of Practice meetings have been scheduled for 2025, join our CoP chairs and your peers in the Biodiversity & Protected Areas, Impact Assessment, Energy & Mining, Compliance Auditing and Waste Crime CoPs. What’s coming up in 2025? We are...

read more
Gold Coast’s multi-million dollar enforcement action

Gold Coast’s multi-million dollar enforcement action

Gold Coast to benefit from multi-million dollar enforcement action following Albert River sewage spill Gold Coast residents are set to benefit from more than $2.1 million in direct environmental improvements, including better water quality and a significant...

read more
National Reconciliation Week announces 2025 theme

National Reconciliation Week announces 2025 theme

‘Bridging Now to Next’ is the new theme for National Reconciliation Week in 2025, reflecting the ongoing connection between past, present and future. At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, this theme calls on all Australians to step...

read more
Join the new Regulatory Research & Practice CoP

Join the new Regulatory Research & Practice CoP

This week, AELERT has launched its newest Community of Practice network group - Regulatory Researchers & Practitioners - bringing together academics and practicing regulatory professionals to create space for new opportunities between research and implementation...

read more
AELERT Executive Officer – Expression of Interest

AELERT Executive Officer – Expression of Interest

AELERT is looking for its next Executive Officer El1 – could it be you? Expressions of interest are open now for this exciting role as part of a dynamic and high-performing team administering AELERT’s products and services to regulatory agencies and partner networks...

read more
2024: A year in review

2024: A year in review

G’day Regulators The year of 2024 is coming to a close and what a tremendous year it’s been for all of us and a year of significant growth for the AELERT network! Grab a cuppa and revisit this years’ network highlights. This year we renewed our commitment to...

read more