Overview
A series of guest speakers will share their personal experiences of working in the sector and discussions will reflect on Truth and Treaty, resilience, the complexity of walking in two worlds, how to make a professional development plan that works for you – and more.
This event is an opportunity for First Nations staff from all levels of the VPS, across different roles and departments, to gather and connect in a culturally safe space.
The event program will be released in July.
Speakers
Professor Eleanor Bourke AM
Chair Yoorrook Justice Commission
Proud Wergaia/Wamba Wamba Elder
Terry Garwood
Deputy Secretary, First Peoples – State Relations, Department of Premier and Cabinet
Proud Yorta, Wemba Wemba and Wergaia man
Gail Lister
Manager, Aboriginal Employment , Victorian Public Sector Commission
Proud Wiradjuri woman
Yolanda Finette
Holistic life coach, holistic counsellor, facilitator, and wellbeing weaver
Proud Yorta Yorta woman
Rueben Berg
Co-Chair, First People’s Assembly of Victoria
Proud Gunditjmara man
Rose de Jong
Deputy CEO, Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative
Proud Wiradjuri woman
Dr. Jill Gallagher AO (HonLLD)
Chief Executive Officer, VACCHO
Proud Gunditjmara woman
Tim McCartney
Executive Director, First Peoples Self Determination and Reform, Department of Transport and Planning
Proud Wotjobaluk man