“Cultural safety is an environment which is safe for First Peoples, where there is no assault, challenge or denial of their identity and experience. Cultural safety is about individuals, organisations and systems being aware of the impact of their own culture and cultural values on First Peoples, while creating and maintaining an environment where all people are treated in a culturally respectful manner.”
We are committed to building capability in culturally inclusive leadership practices, to ensure managers and leaders are equipped with the skills to foster a culturally safe and inclusive workplace, where First Peoples employees are valued, respected, and can thrive.
We will achieve this by committing to continuous learning, listening to our First Peoples employees and community partners, growing a deeper understanding of First Peoples, history, and culture, and embedding these learnings in the way we do business, day to day.
LEAD/S - FPSDR
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Aug 2023
Development and implementation of a Cultural Safety Framework
LEAD/S - FPSDR
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Aug 2025
Development of training programs including induction training, lunchbox seminars, face to face cultural awareness training, cultural immersion experiences
100 per cent of executive officers complete training
100 per cent of managers of First Peoples staff complete training
100 per cent of roles interfacing with the First Peoples community complete training
100 per cent of Human Resource staff complete training
LEAD/S - All
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Ongoing
Percentage of employees that have incorporated cultural safety development goals in their Performance Development Plan
Inclusion of the portfolio’s commitment to cultural safety embedded in all roles position descriptions
LEAD/S - FPSDR
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Annually
Cultural safety survey established and implemented
Increased levels of cultural safety reported year on year
LEAD/S - P&C/ FPSDR
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Sep 2024
Consistent self-identification mechanism across the Portfolio
Increase in the number of First Peoples employees self-identifying
LEAD/S - P&C/ FPSDR
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Sep 2023
Cultural leave policy developed
Number of employees accessing cultural and ceremonial leave entitlements
Report increased levels of cultural safety year on year
LEAD/S - All
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Ongoing
First Peoples cultural events and activities are promoted
Broad participation in cultural events and activities
Schedule of cultural events and activities throughout the year to facilitate continuous learning
Staff are supported to attend cultural events and celebrations
LEAD/S - FPSDR/ P&C
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Sep 2026
Full participation in tailored cultural safety training
Hiring managers and Human Resources report greater confidence and capability to manage cultural safety issues
LEAD/S - P&C/ FPSDR
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Feb 2024
Development of exit interviews
Provision of feedback through exit interviews
LEAD/S - P&C/ FPSDR
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Dec 2027
Establishment of an inclusive and safe complaints and reporting process
Consistent use of zero tolerance messaging across the Transport and Planning Portfolio
Establish a culturally safe and inclusive EAP service
