The 2023 Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Staff Network
We hosted the 2023 conference in-person on Peek Whurrong of the Maar Nation in Warrnambool. The conference featured a day trip to Budj Bim National Park on Gunditjmara Country.
We co-designed the conference with the First Peoples Staff Network. Bringing together First Peoples employees from across the Transport and Planning portfolio.
The Conference focused on connection through cultural activities. Key topics included:
- growth mindset
- workplace cultural safety
- cultural load
- First Peoples burnout.
Attendees told us they valued culturally connecting with their peers. A highlight was going to Budj Bim on Gunditjmara Country. This trip increased attendee’s cultural connection and wellbeing.
This annual conference demonstrates how culturally safe environments can increase wellbeing and connection and help improve cultural safety for First Peoples employees.
What Attendees said
“Seeing advancement at each of these workshops is great. Look forward to the next one and discussing further successes.”
“I think these conferences are invaluable and a great initiative.”
“Really great event. Loved all of it and I cannot wait for next year already.”
“Overall, it was a great conference and it was great connecting with mob again.”
Conference feedback survey found 95% of surveyed attendees reported feeling more culturally connected to other attendees.
Conference feedback survey found attendees shared that being with mob increased their cultural safety and wellbeing.
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