LAO19676 - Benefits Of Employing ATSI Educators

[geoff]

hi lorina could u please help me
identify two benefits for the education and care service when they employ educators who identify as aboriginal and or torres strait islander .
i put down aboriginal studies NAIDOC week i submited this but i need to know what educators could bring to service and how they could enhance the program and relationships with the community im realy stuck pls help thanks

[Lorina]

Having greater diversity in thinking and experiences

The unique skills and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians can add significant value in the marketplace and can play a major role in helping your organisation take advantage of local opportunities. Further, developing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy allows your organisation to tap into your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees’ varying perspectives, experience and knowledge. This can add substantial value to business outcomes, particularly for a business vying for business from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Expanding the knowledge and awareness of non-Indigenous staff

Deeper understanding of cultural issues amongst non-Indigenous staff can be the key to new opportunities for business as it enhances your people’s knowledge, awareness and ability to engage with your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. Improving cultural competency, not only in the workplace but also in the delivery of products/services/programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, will ensure your investment best reaches its target market.

Ref: Employing ATSI People

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Lorina

[geoff]

Thanks Lorina so much for helping