NAIDOC Week is a significant event in Australia that celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week runs this week, with the theme ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’. The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture, symbolizing connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week and the Australian Workforce
NAIDOC Week presents an opportunity for businesses to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workforce. It’s a time for organizations to reflect on their practices, engage with Indigenous cultures, and strengthen their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Our Indigenous Employment Program
At Zoom, we’re proud of our Indigenous Employment Program. Our relationships with Job-Active and VTEC providers, Indigenous Employment Australia, and the Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre have added valuable support to our program. Our recruitment specialists have extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and with the relevant communities, to develop and implement our Reconciliation Action Plan, Indigenous Employment Programs, and support a culturally safe workplace.
We have successfully assisted with training and up-skilling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers and placed them in long term roles with opportunities of career development.
How to Get Involved in NAIDOC Week
Here are some ways you can contribute to NAIDOC Week:
- Learn about Indigenous cultures: Educate yourself and others about the rich history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Participate in local events: Attend NAIDOC Week events in your local community.
- Support Indigenous businesses: Purchase products or services from Indigenous-owned businesses.
- Promote NAIDOC Week in your workplace: Encourage your colleagues to participate in NAIDOC Week activities.
NAIDOC Week is more than a celebration; it’s a call to all Australians to embrace and acknowledge the rich tapestry of cultures that make up this country. Let’s keep the fire burning, be loud, and be proud!
Find out more at: https://www.naidoc.org.au/news/2024-naidoc-week-theme-keep-fire-burning-blak-loud-and-proud
