Useful Workplace Practices (SNAICC)

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Useful workplace practices the SNAICC suggests ‘Ensure that all staff receive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness training in your organisation’s professional development, staff training and new staff induction programs. Incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives into effective cross-cultural communication training offered to your organisation’s staff’ (2010, p.59). Educators may be asked to attend Indigenous cultural training provided by Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association, or creating your own training with the assistance from ATSI.

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