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Exciting Announcement with Empowering Diversity! 🌟 Stay engaged with us by watching our latest video! 🎥 Let's keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts in the comments below after watching. 🗣️ #EngageWithUs #ProfessionalInsights #ThoughtfulDiscussions #EmpoweringDiversity

ENGAGING INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES BEYOND NAIDOC WEEK As a business manager who has clients across the consulting and creative sector, I always consider the importance of ongoing engagement with Indigenous businesses beyond Reconciliation and NAIDOC Week, as this time of year is both stressful and exciting for our clients. Yesterday, during a meeting with a client I was reminded of the fluctuating demands and stress that weeks like NAIDOC create for Indigenous businesses. When I was speaking to my client, I reminded him of ways in which he can maintain consistency beyond NAIDOC Week and how to stay proactive, not reactive to the demands of the wider community during this time. I spoke to him about how this time of year can cause stress from 'cultural loading'. Additionally, for non-Indigenous businesses, this is an important reminder to make an ongoing effort to engage Indigenous businesses after these weeks are over. Here are some ways you can maintain engagement with Indigenous businesses post-NAIDOC Week: 🌈 Supplier Diversity Programs Implement programs that actively seek out and engage Indigenous businesses. This can include setting targets for procurement from Indigenous suppliers and providing support to help them meet your business needs. 🤝 Develop Long-Term Partnerships Developing long-term partnerships with Indigenous businesses, focusing on collaboration and growth is key to removing tokenistic behaviour. This could involve joint ventures, mentoring programs, and capacity-building initiatives that support the scalability and sustainability of Indigenous enterprises. ✅ Cultural Capability Training and Awareness Offer cultural awareness training for employees to ensure they understand the significance of our culture and the importance of respectful engagement. This training should be an ongoing effort, not a one-time event. 📢 Promote Indigenous Voices Create platforms for Indigenous voices within your organisation. This could include inviting Indigenous leaders to speak at company events, featuring Indigenous businesses in your marketing materials, and highlighting their successes in your internal and external communications. 💙 Proactively Engage Community Engage with Indigenous communities in meaningful ways. This could involve supporting local Indigenous organisations, participating in community events, and investing in community-led initiatives that drive positive change. Engaging Indigenous businesses beyond NAIDOC Week is not just about fulfilling a set agenda or obligation; it is a strategic business decision that also enhance cultural awareness and genuine appreciation for Indigenous excellence within your organisation. And that's the only NAIDOC post I'll be making for the rest of the week. Happy Blak Christmas to the mob 🖤 💛 ❤️ #NAIDOCWeek

Its hard to hear about how #inclusive organisations are when they don’t recognise how power is centralised and reproduced within their organisations. This is the definition of *exclusion*. Intersectional representation matters. It requires difficult conversations, a willingness to learn and intentionality. 💡If you want a guide, please reach out. #leadership #representation #DEI #culture #conferences #events

Celebrating a world of touch and resilience on International Day for Braille! Embracing the power of dots that create a path to inclusivity and knowledge. Let's read the world with our fingertips!   https://lnkd.in/dzt4KJXC #WorldBrailleDay #FeelTheWords #InclusionInSight #EvolvePublication #BusinessInsights #BusinessMagazine

When I attend professional conferences it is reasonable for me to expect the speakers, panels and attendees to reflect the diversity of the multicultural and Indigenous communities we work with in Australia. Yet time and time again I do not find this, it is the exception rather than the standard. There is a dominance of whiteness and what troubles me most is how it leaves the people of colour in those spaces often feeling culturally unsafe and excluded. That the allyship that is spoken of is performative. The lack is representation is not because of the lack of talent, there are countless brilliant Indigenous and people of colour leaders and experts, it’s a lack of intention and effort. We must do better than this. How can the non for profit movement champion equity, inclusion, systemic change, social justice, cultural safety and allyship if we only give it lip service. It takes intention. It takes work. And it’s ok that everyone is at a different stage of that journey as long as we have all begun it. Take that first step, no matter how small. You will make mistakes (I have made many), that’s ok, it is the only way we learn, mature and grow. I grow from my mistakes and I still have much more work to do myself as a leader, there is no finish line. It’s not a one off event or action, it is a transformative way of working and leading to keep pace with a profoundly unequal society. And its not about doing it from a place of shame or guilt but because it’s the smart and right thing to do. It will make us better. Our movement stronger. Our organisations more effective. Our impact more meaningful. Our communities more safer, fairer, inclusive and cohesive. Which is what we all ultimately want.

Take a look at our first edition #ImpactTogether newsletter for a glimpse into our recent projects -- along with trends, upcoming events, and community updates. While you’re there, be sure to subscribe so you can stay informed and connected! ✅

🌿 Fresh from the CultureVerse team to your screen, here is the first edition of the ‘Impact Together’ newsletter. This edition highlights the collaborative projects, campaigns, and case studies developed by the agency within multicultural communities, along with valuable resources like the recent Multicultural Framework Review. 💬 If you work in communications or engage with multicultural communities, this is the resource you need. If you are part of the Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) community, this is your go-to place for learning more. 🌏 Explore the first edition and sign up for future issues here: https://bit.ly/3yEzVB0

📣 🌍 Did you know that the Treasure project aims to educate young people from all over Europe on various socially important topics related to digital activism, digital wellness and to provide tips for sustainable living. No? Let us introduce you to all the topics we have been working on over the last few months. 🎉🌱 Make sure to follow us here and at www.e-activism.eu for more useful information!

Let's talk Impact Often, we assume that Impact needs to be a grand gesture driven by business or senior leaders. But that's not the case. Impact can be as simple as bringing something new to a scenario or situation, hopefully positive. We all have something to teach someone else, be it our experience from living through something or our knowledge in a certain subject area. When I set up SheBeasts C.I.C three years ago, I never thought that I would have such a huge impact on so many females. Even more so, I never imagined the impact the 100+ females we have supported would have on me! I am just getting started on impacting more females from backgrounds like my own so that they can impact more females, and together we can create an Impact that is longstanding in our communities. Check out the link below to learn more about the Impact we're making at SheBeasts C.I.C and how you can start making a positive impact too. Remember, you just don't know yet how powerful your idea could be! 💜 https://lnkd.in/e86ZV4qe Make Good Grow Multicultural Business & Community Champion Awards (MBCC)