Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Employment Strategy
Interrelate is committed to the authentic inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people
into the life of Interrelate and we acknowledge the value Aboriginal people bring to our organisation. As part
of this commitment, we were proud to officially launch our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment
Strategy in July 2015. This strategy supports our commitment by dedicating resources to activities that will
help close the gap in educational and employment outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
Interrelate’s Aboriginal staff journey with families to facilitate healing, family safety, cultural awareness and
community connection. It is anticipated that this strategy will increase the number of Aboriginal workers
within Interrelate and facilitate their professional development to support career progression. Through this
strategy we aim to ensure that this workforce is expanded, enhanced and supported to deliver quality services
in the community on behalf of Interrelate.
The strategy has four main priority areas:
1. Develop and maintain culturally supportive workplace environments
2. Attract and select quality Aboriginal applicants
3. Retention of Aboriginal staff
4. Investment in the potential of our people
The strategy has been developed to support our Reconciliation Action Plan as well as to support The Council
of Australian Government’s (COAG’s) agenda of increasing Aboriginal employment and reducing the level of
disadvantage amongst Aboriginal Australians.
Information regarding the progress of initiatives contained in this strategy is collected from a number of
sources, including HR Metrics, and is reported to the Board and the Executive every six months.
Interrelate would like to acknowledge all the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people who contributed to the
development of this strategy and recognise those who will partner with us in the future to implement the
initiatives contained within the strategy.
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