During the year the LEVNT office staff have been addressing the actions in our RAP. Over the term break we were able to complete a few more of these through an organization called NITES – National Indigenous Training Employment Solutions (https://www.nites.biz ).
The office staff found the online presenters to be highly engaging, knowledgeable, practical in their application of this knowledge and it was presented in an objective manner. I would highly recommend this organization if you are looking for a provider to assist in helping deliver some of your RAP actions. We engaged in their 3 hour ‘Cultural Appreciation’ training module.
Two of the actions addressed for the office RAP were:
- Increase staff’s understanding of the purpose and significance behind cultural protocols, including Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country.
- Develop deeper understanding, protocols and documentation informing how to respectfully use English language to refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and perspectives.
If you would like to discuss this further please contact me.
Shane Paterson
Directory: Leadership & School Improvement
shane.paterson@levnt.edu.au
