How can we help?
Kaala Barna offers services with the unique approach of using Aboriginal cultural principles and applying them to your organisations' needs. We are well-versed in state and national policy contexts that affect our clients and use them to build robust plans and strategies for projects affecting Aboriginal people.
Reconciliation Action Plan
Review & Development
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Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) are transformative frameworks enabling organisations to advance reconciliation efforts. They yield tangible benefits for First Nations Australians and enhance cultural safety within the workplace.
Kaala Barna specialises in aiding organisations in developing and refining their RAPs, ensuring alignment with your internal targets and actions. RAPs enhance an organisation's workforce engagement and social responsibility, contributing to a more harmonious and just society.
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Kaala Barna also offers support in reviewing your current RAP, assessing your processes and practices against your targets and actions, and provides a detailed report outlining successes, areas for improvement and actionable next steps on your Reconciliation journey.
respect, relationships, opportunities, governance, reconciliation, strategic decision-making, empowerment
Employee Engagement and Retention
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We offer guidance across the entire employment lifecycle of Indigenous individuals, prioritising the fulfilment of organisational and employee needs for optimal outcomes.
We tailor policies and develop cultural safety plans to ensure a supportive environment for Indigenous employees, ensuring their unique perspectives are valued and can contribute to the success of your organisation. Our approach aims to foster a workplace that values diversity, propels growth, and enriches the professional experiences of all involved.
mentoring, cultural safety plans, leadership, communication, empathy, attraction, recruitment, retention, career
Professional Cultural Learning
Our professional learning courses can be tailored to your organisations' needs, empowering your staff to understand the importance of and learn how to apply, knowledge about Aboriginal culture and history in their professions.
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We facilitate workshops which provide a space where earnest questions and challenging conversations are welcome. These workshops are interactive, hands-on, and educational.
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management, team-building, group discussion, awareness, education, professional learning, applied learning, teachers
Strategic Planning​
For projects and programs affecting Aboriginal people and communities, we can offer strategic planning advice and assist you in designing a comprehensive roadmap for your organisations' success.
Through analysis of relevant policies and strategies , and collaboration with you, we can construct strategic roadmaps that align with your organisational goals.
We ensure our work is flexible, adapting to changing needs, and effectively communicates the path forward. Most importantly, it ensures Aboriginal perspectives are prioritised and embedded in the policies, frameworks and plans that are developed.
workshops, SWOT analysis, decision-making, priorities, outcomes, vision, mission, monitoring, alignment
Project and Policy Support
We offer project and policy advice through an Aboriginal lens, providing a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and culture. This approach ensures that our recommendations are not only culturally sensitive but also directly impactful.
By incorporating Aboriginal insights, we empower our partners to achieve their goals and facilitating genuine and lasting improvements that align with the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal people and their communities.
cultural advice, research, recommendations, evaluation, program logic, outcomes framework, analysis, consultation
Stakeholder Engagement
We provide comprehensive stakeholder engagement services, fostering meaningful connections with Aboriginal individuals, organisations, and communities.
Through collaboration and empowerment, we work with you to develop strategies and communication materials to support your engagement with Aboriginal stakeholders, fostering sustainable relationships and positive outcomes.
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We can join you at any stage of your project, whether in the development of communication and stakeholder engagement planning or later on, during your implementation.
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community engagement, cultural advice, engagement materials, graphic design, communications planning, stakeholder assessment
“Kaala Barna immediately put us at ease, creating a space for open and honest dialogue, explaining the history and elements of a RAP. They really listened and gained a great understanding of CoMHWA and guided us through the process from start to finish. We could not have been happier with their support and our finalised RAP.”