Central to feeling safe at work is the expectation that people feel culturally safe. Each person has their own unique cultural identity.
Australia is home to the oldest living First Nations cultures in the world and is now one of the most multicultural countries.
Together we can create work environments where we recognise and respect every worker's cultural identity whether they identify by their age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, social class or other element.
Resources
South Australian Aboriginal Health Promotion Strategy 2022-2030 | Preventive Health SA
The inaugural South Australian Aboriginal Health Promotion Strategy 2022-2030 was developed in consultation with the South Australian Aboriginal community in seven regions during 2021 and released in August 2022. The strategy aims to support and strengthen the Cultural Determinants of Health and Wellbeing.
WellMob – Healing our way
WellMob brings together online resources made by and for our mob. Here you will find websites, apps, podcasts, videos, helplines, social media and online programs all with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing.
Reconciliation Australia
Reconciliation Australia is an independent not-for profit organisation and the lead body for reconciliation in Australia with a focus on influencing organisations, people and policies. This site provides information on the five dimensions of reconciliation, reconciliation action plans and National Reconciliation Week.
Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool | Racism. It Stops With Me | Australian Human Rights Commission
Based on international best practice, this tool is designed to support employers, managers and human resources personnel as they work to promote cultural diversity and challenge racism in the workplace.
Leading Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace | Diversity Council Australia
Diversity Council Australia (DCA) is the independent not-for-profit peak body leading diversity and inclusion in the workplace. DCA provide unique research, inspiring events and programs, curated resources and expert advice across all diversity dimensions to a community of member organisations. Inclusive of Building Inclusion: an evidence-based model of inclusive leadership and Words At Work: building inclusion through the power of language.
Culturally safe workplaces | NSW Government Safe Work
NSW SafeWork provides resources and information explaining Aboriginal cultural safety in the workplace, what cultural a culturally safe workplace looks like, steps towards cultural safety at work and other resources for cultural safety. Cultural awareness and safety programs are often believed to only benefit people from Aboriginal and/or non-Anglo, non-English speaking heritage in the workplace. But a well-developed and engaged cultural safety program will also create a general openness, increase workplace respect, and assist in mentally healthy work practices for all workers. It makes good business sense to commit to workplace cultural safety.
Multicultural Health Connect | Health Direct
The first national and confidential helpline is free and helps people in multicultural communities get health information and advice. This service is for anyone from a multicultural background, whether they’re an Australian citizen or here on a visa of any kind. You do not need to speak English to call the helpline. When you call, ask for an interpreter in your language.
For help call 1800 186 815. The service is available Monday–Friday, 11am–7pm AEDT.
Guideline: Disability and Employment Practices | Office of the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity
This guideline provides information about anti-discrimination law in South Australia, with a focus on employees with disability. It has been produced for South Australian employers to encourage and assist them to employ people with disability, and to understand anti-discrimination laws.