Best practice examples Aboriginal employment The following initiatives have been identified as examples of good practice in Aboriginal employment and should be shared with the sector. Table 1 Shortlist of recommended initiatives by agency Agency Description Benefits Considerations Theme 1 Create culturally inclusive workplaces – Incorporate in agency AES DoTAG, DoH, Acknowledge local Shows respect and creates and RAP WACHS, PSC communities through supportive environment Welcome to Country, Appropriate use of artwork Aboriginal flag and artwork On loan from DAA or WA Museum Budget DAA, DoH, Cultural awareness training Creates welcoming DTWD, PSC environment for Aboriginal Online or face-to-face delivery staff, clients and contractors Ideally use Aboriginal staff to Supports Aboriginal deliver / consultation economic outcomes Include in Induction programs Reinforces Aboriginal DoH, DoTAG, Aboriginal specific branding culture PSC Connects activities that are focused on Aboriginal employment initiatives DoTAG, DoH, Celebrate significant Shows respect and creates Elders and families invited to WACHS, PSC Aboriginal specific events supportive environment attend to learn more about and agency achievements agency core business
Best practice examples Aboriginal employment The following initiatives have been identified as examples of good practice in Aboriginal employment and should be shared with the sector. Table 1 Shortlist of recommended initiatives by agency Agency Description Benefits Considerations Theme 1 – Create culturally inclusive workplaces DoTAG, DoH, WACHS, PSC Acknowledge local communities through Welcome to Country, Aboriginal flag and artwork Shows respect and creates supportive environment Incorporate in agency AES and RAP Appropriate use of artwork On loan from DAA or WA Museum DAA, DoH, DTWD, PSC Cultural awareness training Creates welcoming environment for Aboriginal staff, clients and contractors Supports Aboriginal economic outcomes Budget Online or face-to-face delivery Ideally use Aboriginal staff to deliver / consultation Include in Induction programs DoH, DoTAG, PSC Aboriginal specific branding Reinforces Aboriginal culture Connects activities that are focused on Aboriginal employment initiatives DoTAG, DoH, WACHS, PSC Celebrate significant Aboriginal specific events and agency achievements Shows respect and creates supportive environment Elders and families invited to attend to learn more about agency core business
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