Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

We have a long history of working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to reconciliation.

In addition to the following resources, we are working to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in our workforce. The Salvation Army has developed resources for workers who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

• The Burra Burra Network — a pastoral care network that is open to membership and optional
• Cultural Competency and Capability Framework — a toolkit which contains key information and resources for all regarding cultural learning, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement, recruitment and retention and faith resources
• Message Stick — a quarterly newsletter from the Territorial Indigenous team which provides information and updates to personnel who are interested in current and upcoming activities regarding our work and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) — a structured approach to advance reconciliation, and is a commitment to our engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and our reconciliation initiatives
• RAP merchandise — a selection of merchandise that has been designed in collaboration with our General Manager Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander, and only available for staff to purchase and wear
• Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave  — an employee who is required by their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander tradition to be absent from work for ceremonial purposes is entitled to up to 10 working days’ unpaid leave in any year