14:30 - 14:45

Introductions

14:45 - 17:00

Pulingina Lutruwita-tu (Welcome to Tasmania)  Welcome to the story of the Palawa/Tasmanian Aboriginal people and their Country. Dewayne Everettsmith from Mina Nina and Sarah Wilcox from Cooee Communities will immerse you in the Palawa story and culture. They will explain how truth understanding is achieved through the cultural safety proficiency pathway, closing the knowledge gap and creating tangible outcomes for Tasmanian Aboriginal people. This session will be an empowering conversation exploring culturally safe engagement, organisational cultural compliance, and supporting the employee experience by building confidence in their environments.

with Dewayne Everettsmith & Sarah Wilcox

17:00 - 18:00

Free time

18:00 - 21:00

Welcome Reception

08:30 - 10:00

Session 1: Reflecting on Practice                  Where are we now? What’s changed in the past year? What happens next?

with Amy Hubbard

10:30 - 12:00

Session 2: Reimaging the Core Values        Where can we elevate our practice? What is ‘gold standard’ engagement practice?

with Anne Pattillo

13:00 - 14:30

Session 3: Evolving the Spectrum                  What does contemporary engagement practice look like? What types of tools are needed to support contemporary practice?

with Anne Pattillo

15:00

Kipli Takara Piyura Kitina-ta                              Bush Tucker Tour at Risdon Cove

Discover the Kipli Takara Piyura Kitina-ta bush tucker tour at Piyura Kitina/Risdon Cove, where we will walk the culturally rich landscape with palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) guides. The site, returned to Tasmanian Aboriginal ownership since 1995, offers an immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides. We'll learn about the area's history and significance while tasting native bush tucker in season, connecting with the timeless palate of piyura kitina. This tour fosters a firsthand connection to Aboriginal heritage, cultivating understanding and appreciation for the region's cultural and natural richness.

19:00

Dinner

08:30 - 10:00

Session 4: Embedding Inclusion & Accessibility What are the non-negotiables for inclusive and accessible engagement?

10:15 - 12:30

Session 5: Taking the Leap                              What are we leaving behind? Where are we heading?

12:30

Lunch & Departures