Cultural Safety Workshop
Cultural Safety Workshop
Creating workplaces where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel respected, understood and safe
Cultural safety goes beyond awareness.
It is about creating workplaces where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel respected, supported and safe to be who they are, while ensuring organisations have the knowledge and practices needed to work respectfully with Aboriginal communities.
The Cultural Safety Workshop helps organisations explore what cultural safety looks like in practice and identify practical steps towards creating a more culturally safe and inclusive workplace.
Building on the foundations of the Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop, Warriga Molla provides a safe space for open conversations, reflection and learning. Participants are encouraged to identify existing strengths, explore barriers and consider practical ways to strengthen relationships and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
What You'll Explore
The workshop focuses on practical areas that can help organisations embed cultural safety into their everyday workplace practices.
01. Culture, Country & Identity
Develop a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture, connection to Country, community, spirituality and identity, and why these are important when creating culturally safe environments.
02. History & Community
Explore the impact of colonisation and gain an understanding of the history and role of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Traditional Owner organisations and local Aboriginal communities.
03. Communication & Cultural Respect
Understand the importance of language, respectful communication and cultural protocols, including the difference between a Welcome to Country and an Acknowledgement of Country.
04. Cultural Safety & Competency
Explore the principles of cultural safety and cultural competency and consider what respect looks like in everyday workplace interactions, policies and practices.
05. Creating a Culturally Safe Workplace
Identify practical ways to build cultural safety into the workplace, including approaches to recruitment, retention, workplace practices and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff feel supported.
06. Cultural Obligations & Engagement
Develop greater awareness of cultural obligations and protocols, including the role of Elders, Sorry Business, men’s and women’s business, and respectful engagement with Aboriginal families and communities.
What is Cultural Safety?
Cultural safety means creating an environment where people feel spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically safe.
It means creating a workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people do not feel their identity is challenged, denied or misunderstood.
At its heart, cultural safety is about shared respect, shared understanding and learning together.
“An environment that is spiritually, socially and emotionally safe…”
From Awareness to Action
Cultural awareness is an important starting point. Cultural safety asks organisations to consider what happens next.
This workshop encourages participants to look at their own workplace, identify opportunities for improvement and consider practical steps that can help embed culturally safe practices.
Rather than providing a one-size-fits-all approach, the workshop creates space for organisations to consider their own people, systems, relationships and community context.
Creating Change Within Your Workplace
A culturally safe workplace is built through everyday actions, relationships and organisational practices.
The workshop helps your team move from knowing about cultural safety to thinking about how it can be lived within your workplace.
Through open discussion and practical reflection, participants can begin identifying opportunities to strengthen workplace culture, improve engagement and build more meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.