Creating change
Customised Cultural Learning
At Elephant in the Room Consulting, we are committed to fostering understanding and respect through our customised cultural learning programmes. Our goal is to help organisations build inclusive and culturally aware workplaces by providing tailored training that meets the unique needs of your team.
Our Approach
Our cultural learning programs are not one-size-fits-all. We work closely with you to understand your organisation’s needs and customise the training accordingly. Here’s what sets our programs apart:
Tailored Content
We develop content specific to your industry and organisational culture, ensuring relevance and immediate applicability.
Expert Facilitators
Our facilitators are experienced professionals with deep knowledge of First Nations cultures and extensive experience in delivering cultural training.
Interactive Learning
Our programs are designed to be interactive and engaging, providing a safe space to explore uncomfortable conversations around First Nations histories, cultures, unconscious bias, racism and cultural safety. Programs incorporate workshops, discussions, and experiential learning activities to engage participants and enhance learning outcomes.
From understanding the diversity of First Nations peoples’ cultures, Lores and ways of being to identifying and acknowledging unconscious bias this program will go beyond passive support to active advocacy. The program will include discussions on:
- cultural safety and the link to performance
- self-determination enablers and allyship
- Indigenous engagement - both internally and externally,
- cultural knowledge and communication.
Our aim, through this program, is to transform understanding into meaningful action.
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Cultural Learning Programs
We offer a range of cultural programs to suit different needs and schedules:
Cultural Awareness Workshops: Half-day and full-day workshops that provide an introduction to cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Cultural Competence Training: In-depth training sessions that cover a wide range of topics, including historical context, cultural protocols, and effective communication strategies.
Customised Learning Modules: Bespoke modules tailored to address specific challenges and opportunities within your organisation.
Our cultural training programs are designed to suit your learning objectives, the audience and available time. While face to face training provides a deeper learning experience, especially when discussing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples histories, unconscious bias and cultural practices, we can deliver the training in various formats to suit your organisation’s needs.
Workshops and Seminars
Half-Day Workshops
Introduction to cultural awareness and sensitivity, unconscious bias
Full-Day Workshops
Comprehensive cultural competence training including governance, working with First Nations peoples
Online Modules
Customised individual learning modules covering core topics, including workbook
Interactive webinars and live virtual sessions
Customised Learning Modules
Tailored sessions addressing specific challenges and opportunities within your organisation, such as attracting and recruiting First Nations employees, supporting organisations implement an Indigenous employment strategy and onboarding programs
Flexible duration based on content depth and organisational requirements
Why choose our Cultural Learning programs?
Our cultural awareness and cultural learning programs are tailored to our clients’ needs and their context, and designed to:
Enhance cultural sensitivity.
We provide culturally informed insights into the diverse First Nations cultures within Australia. Our programs help participants understand the historical and contemporary issues that shape cultural interactions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Promote inclusive practices.
We recognise that gaining new insights and knowledge are only half the equation. Our training programs seek to create change, providing practical strategies to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our programs includes tips on effective communication, uncovering unconscious bias, and fostering a collaborative environment.
Build cultural competence.
Our programs will equip your team with the knowledge and skills to interact confidently and respectfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, with a focus on First Nations peoples. Understand cultural norms, values, and behaviours; uncover unconscious bias, and build cultural safety.
Partnering with us is about creating impact.
Choosing Elephant in the Room Consulting & First Nations Strategy means more than just making a smart business decision; it’s about embracing a future that’s both sustainable and equitable.
As a proudly Indigenous owned and female led business, we bring a unique perspective and deep cultural understanding to our work. Our history, diversity and connection to country enriches our approach creating culturally aware and inclusive workplaces.
We are making meaningful differences, one business at a time.
Training tailored to your context.
Our cultural awareness training programs are comprehensive and tailored to meet the specific needs of corporate clients. We cover a range of topics and themes to ensure participants gain valuable insights and practical skills. When developing a tailored cultural learning program, we work closely with you to understand the purpose and objectives of the training to ensure the content, delivery methodology and learning outcomes aligned with these.
Acknowledgement to Country
History, purpose, and significance
Protocols for Welcome to Country
Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Historical context and key milestones
Cultural diversity and practices
Cultural Competence and Understanding
Lore and decision-making processes
Impact on health, wellbeing, education, and employment
Cultural Values and Beliefs
Differences between Western and First Nations constructs
Understanding cultural norms and behaviours
Cultural Safety
Defining cultural safety and its importance
Strategies to create and maintain a culturally safe environment
Self-Determination and Cultural Safety
Cultural Safety’s Impact on Performance
Self-Determination Enablers
Stereotypes and Biases
Identifying and dismantling common stereotypes
Addressing unconscious bias and racism
Embracing Diversity
Deep Dive into Cultures, Lores, and Ways of Being
Exploring Cultural Landscapes
Bias and Allyship
Identifying and Acknowledging Unconscious Bias
From Passive Support to Active Advocacy
Community Engagement
Best practices for engaging with Indigenous communities
Building respectful relationships
Engagement with Traditional Owners
Indigenous Governance Models
Traditional leadership and governance
Incorporating these models into corporate structures
Cultural Intellectual Property
Respecting and protecting Indigenous knowledge and expressions
Social and Economic Impact
Empowering Indigenous communities through economic opportunities
Corporate responsibility and support
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