Quotes

“All the time [I feel culturally safe at work]. I don’t feel like I have to jump in and do all things Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. If anything comes up, they let me have full self determination over what work I want to be a part of and that is empowering.”

“When I’m surrounded by mob and or I feel supported by my manager to practise my culture freely, even if that means attending community events and sorry business [I feel culturally safe].”

“[I] always [feel culturally safe], my local management are great supporters of me and my culture.”

“I feel like I am usually culturally safe at work, with my team being highly supportive.”

“I don’t feel that my workplace is culturally aware, let alone safe.”

“I feel like the issue of cultural safety is very much a tick a box and move on.”

“My manager doesn’t understand the ways Aboriginal people can be impacted by genocide and the Stolen Generations.”

“It is acceptable to make unacceptable comments regarding Aboriginal people.”

“Aboriginal employees cannot bring their whole selves to work in fear of discrimination.”