Indicator Percentage of team members that report increased confidence and skill in working effectively on Aboriginal issues and in partnership with Aboriginal communities and organisations. Target Increase Action Responsible group Time frame Outcome 1 DEDJTR actively acknowledges and celebrates Aboriginal culture – 1.1 Review and communicate DEDJTR’s Welcome to People and Workplace July 2018 Country and Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners Services Ongoing protocol. All Groups 1.2 Continue to develop and install Acknowledgement People and Workplace Ongoing of Country signage, appropriate cultural material and other Services cultural symbols in departmental workplaces. Outcome 2 DEDJTR officers at all levels have increased cultural understanding awareness and capability – 1.3 Develop and implement a communications plan that Stakeholder April 2018 promotes the Bullarto-buluk’s progress and provides Communications and Ongoing resources and tools for DEDJTR team members. Channels 1.4 Encourage DEDJTR team members to participate All Groups Ongoing in Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week celebrations and People and Workplace other significant events and training. Services Case study DEDJTR celebrates National Reconciliation Week 2017 As part of the 2017 National Reconciliation Week celebrations, the Secretary, Richard Bolt and team members from across the department came together to participate in an Aboriginal Heritage Walk at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. Team members commenced with a traditional smoking ceremony before undertaking a guided tour hosted by a Aboriginal guide.
Indicator Percentage of team members that report increased confidence and skill in working effectively on Aboriginal issues and in partnership with Aboriginal communities and organisations. Target Increase Action Responsible group Time frame Outcome 1 – DEDJTR actively acknowledges and celebrates Aboriginal culture 1.1 Review and communicate DEDJTR’s Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners protocol. People and Workplace Services All Groups July 2018 Ongoing 1.2 Continue to develop and install Acknowledgement of Country signage, appropriate cultural material and other cultural symbols in departmental workplaces. People and Workplace Services Ongoing Outcome 2 – DEDJTR officers at all levels have increased cultural understanding awareness and capability 1.3 Develop and implement a communications plan that promotes the Bullarto-buluk’s progress and provides resources and tools for DEDJTR team members. Stakeholder Communications and Channels April 2018 Ongoing 1.4 Encourage DEDJTR team members to participate in Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week celebrations and other significant events and training. All Groups People and Workplace Services Ongoing Case study DEDJTR celebrates National Reconciliation Week 2017 As part of the 2017 National Reconciliation Week celebrations, the Secretary, Richard Bolt and team members from across the department came together to participate in an Aboriginal Heritage Walk at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. Team members commenced with a traditional smoking ceremony before undertaking a guided tour hosted by a Aboriginal guide.