Event Type : PD Sessions

This in-depth Indigenous cultural awareness training provides a thorough understanding of Australian Aboriginal history, government policies and their impacts on Aboriginal society. Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd has an open, non-threatening training style and is welcoming of attendees to ask those ‘uncomfortable’ or ‘taboo’ questions related to Aboriginal culture without fear of offence or judgement.

During this session, participants will hear about current day challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and activities both nationally and in Victoria to improve existing shortfalls in key areas of disadvantage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Target audience: Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment responsibilities of Aboriginal apprentices/trainees.

Topics include cultural obligations, unconscious bias, identity, Elders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, Aboriginal family structures including profiling the additional responsibilities of Aboriginal family members and the expectations on Aboriginal community members.

Group discussions topics include self-determination, how to manage Aboriginal staff and the benefits of social procurement with Aboriginal businesses.

The training aims to increase participant confidence by informing participants on appropriate language, behaviour and the importance of respect when interacting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About the facilitator:

Yorta Yorta woman Seona James is from Shepparton, Victoria. Seona has extensive cultural knowledge and corporate experience which has impacted positively for many industries and businesses. 

Seona is the owner and managing director of Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd and facilitates tailored cultural awareness training to support inclusive behaviours within organisations.

Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd, specialises in providing cultural advisory, consultation and training to organisations committed to reconciliation.

During her 28-year career, Seona has developed and implemented industry specific cultural protocols and policies and successfully embedded culturally appropriate strategies at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFS), Linfox Australia (Logistics), CPA Australia and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR).

Registrations

AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.

Registrations close: Tuesday 28 March 2023

Participants will gain an understanding of African beliefs, values, work/family values and how to work with African communities. Gain insight into the importance of cultural inclusion throughout the recruitment process along with strategies to develop, retain and support African apprentices/trainees.

Target audience: Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment responsibilities of African apprentices/trainees.

Learning outcomes:

• A brief overview of African beliefs, values, work culture/family culture, cultural sensitivities/taboos
• Gain insight on how to work with African communities
• Learn how to effectively engage apprentices from African backgrounds
• Embedding cultural inclusion throughout the recruitment process along with strategies to develop, retain and support apprentices from African backgrounds.

About the facilitator:

Ashoup Atar is the CEO of Kowanj, a not-for-profit community-led organization that was established in response to the emerging social, educational, and employment needs of the African refugees & new and emerging communities in Australia. As an ex-refugee, Ash is committed to supporting migrant/refugees’ communities to prosper and achieve their goals. Members of the CALD communities are often disadvantaged and under-represented in the labour market therefore, Ash’s work focuses on addressing the employment barriers CALD jobseekers face and support employers promote cultural competence in the workplace, allowing jobseekers to transition effectively into their jobs.

Registrations

AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.

Registrations close: Monday 24 April 2023

Improve Connections, Teamwork and Influence

DISC is a highly beneficial tool to assist us in recognising differences between people. It helps us understand ourselves and others better. By accepting, respecting, and adapting to these differences, we can build long-term relationships and positive influence. You will complete a self-evaluation survey in the lead-up to the training, an important element to learn more about your own personality traits and spot behavioural preferences in others. You will walk away from this interactive group session with the knowledge of how to recognise other people’s behavioural patterns so you can modify your communication to achieve win/win outcomes.

Topics:

• Unpacking the four DISC styles
• Creating a deeper understanding of self
• Adaptability to others’ style for maximum impact

Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and field officers. 

Facilitator: Martin Probst, PROfound Leadership

Martin Probst is an award-winning learning professional and #1 International Bestselling author, assisting individuals, teams and organisations to lead with confidence and succeed in today’s busy and ever-changing environment.

Through his company PROfound Leadership, Martin’s vision is to strengthen organisations through human-centred leadership and positively transform their future and generations to come.
His mission to maximise human potential and empower individuals and teams with skills of the future.

Martin is directly impacting the lives of many managers in Australia and around the globe through his simple-yet-effective and solution-based leadership strategies, so they can successfully deal with the human aspects of the business.

Registrations

AEN Members: Free PD Session. Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.

Navigate Challenging Situations Successfully

Positive relationships and win/win outcomes are critical success contributors, and a range of conflicts can easily interrupt this. We must acquire the expertise and confidence to manage our emotional state effectively while in the heat of the moment to avoid negative effects on our wellbeing, morale and productivity.

This engaging session is designed to equip you with a deep understanding of what is driving conflict and how to achieve positive outcomes when dealing with employees, colleagues, managers or any other people you regularly interact with. You will acquire well-tested strategies to identify, deal with and resolve conflicts skilfully and more confidently.

Topics:

• What caused conflict?
• How to identify and handle conflict
• Resolving conflict with confidence

Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and field officers. 

Facilitator: Martin Probst, PROfound Leadership

Martin Probst is an award-winning learning professional and #1 International Bestselling author, assisting individuals, teams and organisations to lead with confidence and succeed in today’s busy and ever-changing environment.

Through his company PROfound Leadership, Martin’s vision is to strengthen organisations through human-centred leadership and positively transform their future and generations to come.
His mission to maximise human potential and empower individuals and teams with skills of the future.

Martin is directly impacting the lives of many managers in Australia and around the globe through his simple-yet-effective and solution-based leadership strategies, so they can successfully deal with the human aspects of the business.

Registrations

AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.

This in-depth Indigenous cultural awareness training provides a thorough understanding of Australian Aboriginal history, government policies and their impacts on Aboriginal society. Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd has an open, non-threatening training style and is welcoming of attendees to ask those ‘uncomfortable’ or ‘taboo’ questions related to Aboriginal culture without fear of offence or judgement.

During this session, participants will hear about current day challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and activities both nationally and in Victoria to improve existing shortfalls in key areas of disadvantage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Target audience: Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment responsibilities of Aboriginal apprentices/trainees.

Topics include, Cultural obligations, unconscious bias, identity, Elders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, Aboriginal family structures including profiling the additional responsibilities of Aboriginal family members and the expectations on Aboriginal community members.

Group discussions topics include self-determination, how to manage Aboriginal staff and the benefits of social procurement with Aboriginal businesses.

The training aims to increase participant confidence by informing participants on appropriate language, behaviour and the importance of respect when interacting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About the facilitator:

Yorta Yorta woman Seona James is from Shepparton, Victoria. Seona has extensive cultural knowledge and corporate experience which has impacted positively for many industries and businesses. 

Seona is the owner and managing director of Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd and facilitates tailored cultural awareness training to support inclusive behaviours within organisations.

Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd, specialises in providing cultural advisory, consultation and training to organisations committed to reconciliation.

During her 28-year career, Seona has developed and implemented industry specific cultural protocols and policies and successfully embedded culturally appropriate strategies at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFS), Linfox Australia (Logistics), CPA Australia and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR).

Registrations

AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.

Registrations close: Monday 10 July 2023