Engaging with First Nations Communities Workshop for EL 1 and EL 2 levels

​This face-to-face workshop will build your capability in engagement and partnerships with First Nations communities and organisations. The content supports participants to learn through practitioner-led peer-to-peer interactions and conversations, and is co-facilitated by a First Nations APS staff representative and an APS Academy Lead Practitioner.

​The workshop will cover various topics, including the National Agreement on Closing the Gap Priority Reforms, the Charter of Partnerships and Engagement, traditional ownership, authenticity, authority, power, and shared decisions; it will also include a discussion of scenarios and challenging mindsets, reflections on practice and a commitment to ongoing learning, and the importance of creating networks and sharing information.

​This learning experience has been provided by the APS Academy.

Image credit: Kayannie Denigan, 2024

Participant benefits

​Comprehend the contexts and complexities associated with engagement and partnerships to consider opportunities with First Nations communities and organisations. 
​Learn how to think through engagement tasks, challenges and opportunities and reflect on how to deploy existing skills and experience.  
​Learn from peers and build on professional networks across the APS.  
​Build on your understanding of the Charter of Partnerships and Engagement, and future products designed to build on engagement and partnership practice. 

Suitable for

EL 1 - EL 2

Category and User Level

​This learning experience aligns with the Engagement & Partnership category at the Foundation user level.

Price

$1,225 per attendee. Payment by credit card.