EP#85: Reflecting on Australia’s reconciliation journey with Brendan Moyle
Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Service.
English - June 04, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGovernment News Politics australian government public service public sector government australia Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Last week, Australia commemorated Reconciliation Week. It was a chance to celebrate progress, but also to consider the inequalities First Nations people still face in Australia. Across health, education, justice and employment, the country still has some way to go to truly close the gap.
On this episode of Work with Purpose, Brendan Moyle, executive branch manager of the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs at the ACT Government tells us a powerful story about First Nations reconciliation, reflecting deeply on the persisting gap between conversations and behaviour, and how everyone in Australia can learn to walk the talk. Together with host David Pembroke, Brendan also talks us through the important role of valuing First Nations people, their contributions and their stories, and shares his tips on how to become a true ally to their cause.
Discussed in this episode:
The persistent inequalities First Nations people still faceAustralia’s progress towards reconciliationThe importance of getting to know First Nations people’s storiesWhy we need diversity of thinkingHow to become an allyThe key role of First Nations public servants in building bridgesShow notes:
Closing the Gap Annual Data Report
Commonwealth Closing the Gap Implementation Plan
Reconciliation Australia resources
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