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Our Speakers

Rory Smeaton

First Nations Talent Manager

Yamagigu Consulting

A proud Kurnai man with who is a specialist in Indigenous Employment and Education, Rory is passionate about creating new employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. With a background in Career Development and Employment, Rory has been successful in engaging with the community and providing sustainable pathways for Indigenous people for over 17 years across the private and public sectors.

Sessions

Panel: Fostering inclusive workplaces with strong cultural safety policies

  • How can workplaces be held accountable to cultural safety and First Nations representation through enterprise agreements?

  • Developing First Nations governance and leadership teams to ensure self-determination within the workplace

  • What can be done if a workplace is not upholding a commitment to cultural safety?

  • Troubleshooting possible reasons that companies may continue to struggle with recruitment and retention of First Nations employees despite devoting resources to improve cultural safety

Richard Hurst, Indigenous Employment and Engagement Consultant

Sharlene Leroy-Dyer, Director, Indigenous Business Hub, The University of Queensland

Rory Smeaton, First Nations Talent Manager, Yamagigu Consulting

Our Speakers

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