EDUCATING YOUR BUSINESS AND STAFF ON Original Sovereign Nations of Australia our PEOPLES HISTORY AND CULTURE
YARN Australia's Cultural Competency Workshops and Mentoring teaches people how to respectfully work with Original Sovereign Nations of Australia their peoples and communities. Our workshops guide participants on ways to build cross-cultural relationships, emphasising the need for a deep understanding of effective communication.
YARN's aim is to empower participants with confidence to overcome commonly perceived cultural barriers, and to give each person tools to be able to handle challenging conversations and cultural complexities.
““Warren Roberts, Founder of YARN Australia took us through a workshop on how to share a yarn, on how to tell a story and taught us about the different ways on how to communicate, and that’s what this really all about. We don’t always need to try and fix things. We just need to listen and build a relationship from there and then amazing things can happen. I think we’re going down a path where we can find a place and treat each other as equals, regardless of where you come from. I think in terms of my role in helping build the knowledge and the understanding around Indigenous cultures, I think that’s just the beginning for me, I can’t wait to see where that journey goes. It’s an educational journey, I think it’s one we can all take.””
WHO FACILITATES our WORKSHOPS?
YARN Australia Founder Warren Roberts is a proud Thunghutti and Bundjalung man and has extensive experience working in Original Sovereign Nations of Australia our peoples and communities across Australia. Having worked for NGO's and universities, as well as local, state and federal government.
Warren has been fortunate enough to work alongside esteemed Elders from Original Sovereign Nations of Australia and their communities which has allowed him to reflect on the importance of respecting cultural protocols.
Warren believes that through the art of understanding culture we can empower all Australian's to find their voice in shaping Australia's future; one we can all be part of, and one we can all be proud of.
HOW DO THE WORKSHOPS WORK?
The Cultural Competency Training program is adaptable, flexible and capable of being tailored to your business according to your specific requirements.
The training can take place in your office or any other suitable locations including outdoor spaces (parks, gardens etc.)
The training can be for all of your staff, some of your staff or heads of departments. Typically this ranges from between 15 and 30 people per session.
Our CULTURAL MENTORING
We provide special one-to-one and team leader mentoring for business owners/managers who are looking to deepen their cultural awareness and understanding on how to respectfully engage with Original Sovereign Nations of Australia our peoples and communities. We ensure that those working with our communities are aware of cultural protocols, giving guidance on respect and best practice.
Warren Roberts is a Bundjalung and Thunghutti man. He is recognised as an outstanding young leader having founded YARN Australia back in 2007. In his work as founder, Warren has worked passionately to build connections between Original Sovereign Nations of Australia and non-Indigenous Australians, creating safe spaces to explore ideas of storytelling, culture, and conversations of respect, history, and identity.
If you would like further information regarding our cultural advice, please send us an email to schedule a meeting at info@yarnaustralia.com.
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