Developed by Blak Ignited for Engagement Institute
If You’re Ready to Engage with Confidence and Respect, This Course Is for You
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement course supports practitioners to move beyond awareness and into accountable, culturally grounded practice.
Developed by Blak Ignited for Engagement Institute, this course brings Aboriginal-led expertise into a practical learning experience designed to strengthen how you engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Across two half-day sessions, you’ll build the confidence and capability to engage respectfully and effectively — strengthening your approach to relationships, cultural safety and responsibility in practice.
Prerequisite
To attend this course, you must have completed Essentials of Engagement.
This course builds on foundational engagement knowledge and is designed for practitioners ready to deepen their practice.
This is a standalone specialised course and does not attract credit points towards the Certificate of Engagement.
Benefits of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement
Build Culturally Grounded Practice
Move beyond theory to develop engagement approaches that are informed by cultural context, respect and responsibility.
Strengthen Confidence in Complex Contexts
Build confidence engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with a clearer understanding of protocols, governance and expectations.
Embed Accountability in Your Approach
Learn how to design and deliver engagement that is relational, consistent and accountable beyond single projects.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the historical and contemporary contexts, experiences and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Engage in culturally safe, respectful and effective ways
- Apply Engagement Institute frameworks in ways that are context-responsive and grounded in practice
- Build stronger, more meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
About the Trainer
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
Engagement practitioners building capability
For practitioners who have foundational engagement experience and want to deepen their ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Professionals working in complex community contexts
For those working across government, infrastructure, planning, environment and community-facing sectors where culturally grounded engagement is critical.
Practitioners ready to move beyond consultation
For those looking to strengthen their approach to engagement — building relationships, accountability and continuity beyond one-off projects.
