Our current supporting strategies, initiatives and actions
We support the government’s commitment to a reframed relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We will continue to deliver through our actions and success measures.
What we are doing: Objectives 1 and 4
Responsible areas
- Human Resources
- Strategic Communication and Engagement
Our action
- Acknowledge, celebrate and commemorate significant cultural dates as listed in Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan reporting, including National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC week
Our success measure
- Internal communication channels such as Leaders Packs and newsletters are used to cascade information and promotion of significant cultural events
What we are doing: Objectives 1 and 7
Responsible area
Whole of CDSB
Our action
- Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country protocols observed at departmental meetings and events
Our success measure
- Protocols observed at departmental events
What we are doing: Objective 2
Responsible area
Human Resources
Our action
- Expand the Deadly Yarning Circle to whole of department to provide opportunity for yarning and discussions in a safe environment
Our success measure
- Participation at Deadly Yarning Circles
What we are doing: Objectives 4 and 7
Responsible area
Whole of CDSB
Our action
- Promote the First Nations Cultural Competence training package to all staff to improve knowledge and awareness of both Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Our success measure
- Mandatory training completion rate
- Improved Working for Queensland cultural safety results
What we are doing: Objectives 6 and 8
Responsible area
Human Resources
Our actions
- Undertake an equity and diversity audit, highlighting key diversity findings, opportunities and recommendations
- Deliver actions to improve workforce diversity and promote employment outcomes and career development pathways as outlined in our Equity, Diversity, Respect and Inclusion Plan
Our success measures
- Equity and diversity audit delivered
- Equity, diversity, respect and inclusion plan actions delivered
What we are doing: Objectives 6 and 8
Responsible area
Whole of CDSB
Our actions
- Regularly monitor CDSB diversity data to review our workforce composition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within CDSB
- Raise awareness and implement recruitment strategies through diversity partners and stakeholders to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at all levels within and across CDSB
Our success measures
- Improved annual diversity measure
- Vacant roles are advertised through multiple channels
What we are doing: Objectives 6 and 8
Responsible area
Whole of CDSB
Our action
- Participate in the First Nations Digital Careers Program within CDSB, supporting an inclusive pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees
Our success measures
- Increased job and training opportunities
- Increased percentage of First Nations employees