Event details
The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre invites volunteer leaders and volunteers in Boroondara to this free workshop to gain a deeper understanding of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Delivered by Oonah Aboriginal Health and Community Services, you’ll learn:
- about common barriers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access volunteering opportunities
- how your volunteer programs can successfully engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members
- how to create culturally safe spaces for volunteers and engagement strategies
- about the impacts of Stolen Generations, intergenerational trauma and complex family dynamics.
This workshop will feature the use of video resources, first-hand accounts from local Community members, real life stories and interactive activities.
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Reconciliation Week 2025
We're celebrating National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June with free community events in Boroondara. This year’s theme is 'Bridging Now to Next'. Find out more on our Reconciliation Week page.