• UCA statements in relation to First Peoples
• UCA Covenant Statement 1994 (full text)
• Covenant Poster

• AHRC Bringing them Home video (30min)
• Please note: the content of this video is at times very emotional and may be difficult to watch at times… I’d recommend a packet of tissues handy as most people can’t help but shed a few tears. Perhaps even watch it with a friend, so you can have a bit of a chat and debrief afterwards. Even though it can be an emotional journey, it is essential viewing for anyone who genuinely wishes to understand what the “Stolen Generations” refers to, and how deeply Aboriginal people and their families were impacted.
• National Apology 2008 video (30min) Then Prime Minister, The Hon. Kevin Rudd’s, apology to the Stolen Generations on 13 February 2008.
• The Bringing them Home Report For those who would like to read the full report, and gain deeper insight about the Stolen Generations.
• Bringing them Home website/resources
• Closing the Gap Report 2020 In his Apology speech, you will hear Kevin Rudd mention “Close the Gap”. View a copy of the latest Closing the Gap Report here.
• National Reconciliation Week – Reconciliation Australia website/resources
• Intergenerational Trauma This link provides a good explanation of what intergenerational trauma is, how it can impact Aboriginal people and communities, and how it can be acknowledged in developing appropriate programs and responses to community needs

• The White Australia Policy – eurocentrism, assumptions of superiority, cultural bias, etc
• Diversity of Aboriginal Peoples (similar to Nations in Europe… many nations, many languages, many cultures, not homogenous). (See language map)
• Aboriginal identity is not about skin colour

Some further links on engaging, working and respectful relationships with First Nations People

• Working With Aboriginal People
• Engaging with Aboriginal Communities
• Working with Indigenous Children, Families and Communities
• Respectful Relationships
• Engaging with Aboriginal Children and Young People Toolkit
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Engagement Toolkit
• Protocols for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Aboriginal culture and the workplace – how different cultural values can influence perspectives and approaches to work. Aboriginal family and community responsibilities versus work commitments and expectations – finding reasonable and respectful solutions.

Cultural Perspectives – difference between Indigenous cultural values and Western cultural values

• IndigenousWorks - Cultures
• Indigenous peoples worldviews vs western worldviews

Cultural perspectives - Family and kinship connections

• Supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

• Working with Indigenous, First Nations People - Family and Kinship

Cultural perspectives - Communication – cultural difference - use of language, body language, self-confidence, eye contact

• Communicating effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Communicating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Audiences

Watch the video here.

• 11minutes- informative video on Aboriginal health, Released on 26^th May 2020 (WA Health) Topic: Aboriginal oppression and trauma, recovery takes time
• Video about Intergenerational Trauma (Healing Foundation)
• Video about Aboriginal connection to Country (Shoalhaven Council and local Aboriginal community members): 
• What is a Culturally Safe workplace
• Cultural Safety when enabling our mob (HACC related, but some good insights shared)

• Share Our Pride
• Reconciliation Australia
• Naidoc
• Bringing Them Home
• Go Foundation