Building a culturally safe workplace checklist

Know and acknowledge what Country your business is on.

Include an Acknowledgement of Country on your website and in your office space.

Review your employment practices and policies. Focus on removing potential barriers and creating opportunities for First Nations peoples.

Review your recruitment and selection processes to ensure they are inclusive for all people.

Raise awareness of racism and unconscious bias in the workplace.

Provide cultural awareness training for your staff to build an understanding of First Nations peoples.

Get to know your employees, the way they work and how they like to communicate to help build trust and engagement.

Consider developing a mentor program for First Nations employees to provide cultural support and guidance in the workplace.

Educate your workforce on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Share information about First Nations culturally important dates and encourage individuals to attend events such as NAIDOC Week and National Reconciliation Week.

Consider developing a First Nations engagement strategy and/or a Reconciliation Action Plan to demonstrate your commitment to reconciliation with First Nations peoples.

Consider how you engage with First Nations people through your work, including your supply chain and subcontractors.

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