Acknowledgement of Country – Ngunnawal Language Workshops
Staff participated in online and face-to-face workshops designed to teach an Acknowledgment of Country in Ngunnawal (Ngunawal, Ngoonawal) language – the language of the traditional custodians of the ACT and surrounds.
Acknowledgement of Country Signs
PM&C has installed 40 ‘Acknowledgement of Country Signs’ in bookable meeting rooms in One National Circuit.
Beyond Cultural Competency training
In 2020, PM&C was proud to have had 50 employees complete the pilot of our new Beyond Cultural Competency workshop. This workshop, delivered by Arrilla, was designed with a considered focus on the practical skills and knowledge to build cultural competency and support reconciliation.
Jawun Secondments
Since 2011, PM&C has been a proud participant of the APS Jawun Secondment Program. The Jawun Secondment Program has been a rewarding opportunity for PM&C employees to drive important outcomes with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations by sharing our expertise.
Engaging Indigenous Suppliers
PM&C is an active member of Supply Nation and holds regular meetings to explore opportunities to work with Indigenous suppliers. Procurement Team members regularly attend Supply Nation training, workshops, trade shows and webinars.
Building financial resilience in response to COVID-19
In June 2020, the Office for Women delivered funding to support women affected by COVID-19 through the Women’s Leadership and Development Program.
Keeping children safe through culturally safe and culturally informed initiatives
The following three case studies highlight the work of the National Office for Child Safety (NOCS), and the commitment to hearing and including the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to drive culturally safe and informed policy initiatives aimed at keeping Australia’s chi