BlackCard

Who we are

BlackCard is 100% Aboriginal-owned business with the majority of our workforce comprised of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are a specialist consultancy and training provider that partners with First Nations communities, government, corporations and industry to:

• deliver cultural capability training and cultural immersion experiences at all levels of the organisation;
• create connections to establish mutually beneficial and culturally sensitive relationships;
• co-design strategies that build internal capability and delivers sustainable opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and
• using BlackCard’s evaluation methodology and Theory of Change, support companies to measure their impact.

We are dedicated to supporting organisations on their reconciliation journey. Through our educational workshops, guided by principles from Elders and Aboriginal academics, we support and assist organisations in the development and fulfilment of their Reconciliation Action Plan. In addition to consultancy services for RAP development, we also offer cultural immersions.

Our vision is to foster reconciliation and build strong relationships between Indigenous and nonIndigenous communities.

Our goals include enhancing cultural capability, empowering First Nations staff, and increasing understanding of the issues affecting Indigenous people. By engaging with us, organisations experience the positive impact of cultural awareness.

Grounded in the teachings of respected Elders Dr. Lilla Watson and Dr. Mary Graham, our approach embodies Aboriginal knowledge, promoting ethical behaviour and fostering a deep understanding of obligations to Country and each other

What we do

Our programs include:

• 90 minute virtual: Our 90min high level workshop will equip participants with skills and knowledge to effectively engage with Aboriginal peoples and communities. BlackCard is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference developed by Dr Lilla Watson an academic, course developer and respected Aboriginal elder. (See program outline) This is an engaging, interactive workshop that requires your full attention as our highly skilled facilitators deliver the content using short impactful videos, polls, break out rooms and encourage participants to engage in respectful dialogue.
• 5 week webinar: Our 5 week webinar program is designed to go for 5 consecutive weeks in 1hr blocks. Each week a different topic is discussed with homework to prepare for the following week.
• Truth telling executive leadership program: This aim of this 2 hour program is to engage senior decision-makers in how they can improve the historical acceptance dimension of reconciliation within their sphere of influence and empower and inspire change, aligned to First Nations researched practices and principles for truth telling.
• Half day face to face: Our Half Day face to face workshop will equip participants with skills and knowledge to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. BlackCard is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference developed by Dr Lilla Watson an academic, course developer and respected Aboriginal elder. (See program outline) Our highly trained facilitators ensure that we create a culturally safe environment so that participants feel comfortable in asking questions whilst engaging with the subject matter.
• Acknowledgement of Country: Our NEW one hour virtual Acknowledgement of Country program is designed to build knowledge and provide confidence in delivering a respectful Culturally appropriate Acknowledgement of Country.
• Virtual yarning circle: Our BlackCard one hour virtual Yarning Circle session gives participants who have completed BlackCard training an opportunity to ask questions, unpack workplace challenges or to simply listen to other peoples experiences post BlackCard Training.

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