Djinang (See) Kadadjiny (understand) Karni (Truth) Wangkiny (Talking) - A journey of improving our organisational cultural competence to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and clients in WA
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Danggalaba (Saltwater crocodile)
| Tuesday, October 31, 2023 |
| 1:35 PM - 1:55 PM |
Overview
Rohan Collar & Emma Jarvis, Palmerston
Speaker
Mr Rohan COLLARD
Executive Manager, Cultural Lead
Palmerston Association
Djinang (See) Kadadjiny (understand) Karni (Truth) Wangkiny (Talking) - A journey of improving our organisational cultural competence to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and clients in Western Australia.
Biography
Rohan is a Ballardong Wadjuk man with strong community connections to the Nyungar nation. Rohan holds a respected position of cultural authority and knowledge in the Aboriginal community. Rohan is currently the Executive Manager – Cultural lead at Palmerston Association and Aboriginal business owner of Dooga Waalitj Healing with more than 20 years experience in the Public Sector, Community Sector and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation sector. Rohan is a current board of Director for Yokai and Chairperson of Karla Kuliny Aboriginal Corporation. Rohan and his family have had strong connections in driving Reconciliation for many years. Rohan is committed to improving the outcomes of Aboriginal people and community to be solid and strong.
Emma Jarvis
CEO
Palmerston Association
Djinang (See) Kadadjiny (understand) Karni (Truth) Wangkiny (Talking) - A journey of improving our organisational cultural competence to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and clients in Western Australia.
Abstract
Djinang (See) Kadadjiny (understand) Karni (Truth) Wangkiny (Talking) - A journey of improving our organisational cultural competence to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and clients.
Palmerston is a not for profit organisation supporting individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol and other drug issues with a range of services including counselling, group support and residential rehabilitation located and operating on Noongar Country. Palmerston’s vision is for equality and equity, so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel comfortable walking through Palmerston’s doors, knowing they will be treated equally, respectfully, in a safe and culturally secure way, and with genuine inclusiveness. This requires building and sustaining genuine relationships and partnerships built on trust for our first nation peoples and the Aboriginal communities that we work for, this is our Reconciliation Journey.
In 2021, Palmerston embarked on a journey to further enhance Cultural Safety across the Organisation through Djinang (seeing), Kadadiny (understanding) and Wangkiny (talking) about how our governance, policies, procedures, workforce and service delivery was supporting cultural responsiveness as an organisation.
This presentation will discuss our learnings and how this has been embraced to improve our engagement and increase our partnerships through ongoing commitment of respect of truth telling, listening, learning, celebrating and honouring cultural protocols and authority. It is through Karni (Truth) that we embrace Cultural Safety being central to our organisational culture if we are to be responsive to the needs of our Aboriginal staff and clients.
Palmerston is a not for profit organisation supporting individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol and other drug issues with a range of services including counselling, group support and residential rehabilitation located and operating on Noongar Country. Palmerston’s vision is for equality and equity, so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel comfortable walking through Palmerston’s doors, knowing they will be treated equally, respectfully, in a safe and culturally secure way, and with genuine inclusiveness. This requires building and sustaining genuine relationships and partnerships built on trust for our first nation peoples and the Aboriginal communities that we work for, this is our Reconciliation Journey.
In 2021, Palmerston embarked on a journey to further enhance Cultural Safety across the Organisation through Djinang (seeing), Kadadiny (understanding) and Wangkiny (talking) about how our governance, policies, procedures, workforce and service delivery was supporting cultural responsiveness as an organisation.
This presentation will discuss our learnings and how this has been embraced to improve our engagement and increase our partnerships through ongoing commitment of respect of truth telling, listening, learning, celebrating and honouring cultural protocols and authority. It is through Karni (Truth) that we embrace Cultural Safety being central to our organisational culture if we are to be responsive to the needs of our Aboriginal staff and clients.
Biography
Emma Jarvis has lived in Perth since 2002, is the proud mum of two children and is daily thankful to raise them on Noongar Boodjar. Since 2019, Emma has been the Chief Executive Officer of Palmerston Association, a leading and respected alcohol and other drug service provider. Emma has more than 20 years’ experience in a career across both government and non-Government sectors in Australia and the UK. Emma is a Board Director of the Western Australian Association for Mental Health, Board Director of the Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies, Committee Member of the Supporting Communities Forum and former Vice Chair of the WA AIDS Council. Emma is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has a Masters Degree in Applied Social Studies, Post-Graduate Social Work Diploma, Post Qualifying Award in Social Work, Bachelors with Hons in Theology, and a Certificate IV in Coaching.
