Flourish Health & Wellbeing eMag - Latest Edition - Flipbook - Page 7
By the 1970s, support grew to expand the
event into a full week, and in 1991, Torres
Strait Islander peoples were formally
recognised in its scope, creating what we now
call NAIDOC Week.
Each year’s theme reflects key issues,
aspirations and calls to action for First Nations
communities. You can find NAIDOC events
near you here.
Indigenous workplace inclusion:
Where we’re at and what needs
work
Despite cultural milestones and symbolic
gestures, many First Nations people still face
discrimination and inequality, especially in the
workplace.
A recent national report by Diversity Council
Australia and the Jumbunna Institute found:
78% of Indigenous employees say it’s
important to share their cultural
background at work
38% feel they’ve been treated unfairly
due to their cultural background
44% report experiencing racial slurs
59% have heard comments about how
they
