The course aims to help non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations reflect on how to become better allies, in order to further reconciliation, self-determination and change.

Over two sessions, hosted by  Aunty in Residence and Cultural Lead, Aunty Vickey Charles and TACSI’s Chief Innovation Officer, Chris Vanstone, you’ll develop creative and practical strategies for allyship in your work and organisation.

The course is based around the Many Threads framework which was developed based on TACSI's experiences of supporting not-for-profit organisations, philanthropy and government to be better allies, and TACSI's own organisational experiments.

This course is intended as a complement to training that will build your cultural respect and awareness of privilege. We can recommend excellent Aboriginal providers to support you with this.

This course will be of particular interest to people supporting the developing and activating Reconciliation Action Plans.

Your facilitators

Aunty Vickey Charles

Aunty in Residence & Cultural Lead, TACSI

Aunty Vickey Charles is an Alawa/Mara woman from the Northern Territory who grew up in Adelaide from the age of 18 months, due to government policy at the time. She has spent her life raising awareness of Aboriginal Australia through her lived experience and work in government and not-for-profit sectors. Aunty Vickey has led TACSI on our cultural learning journey, to become a more culturally competent and culturally safe organisation. Her work includes taking new-starters through a cultural induction, developing the Cultural Canvas that ensures TACSI projects begin grounded in the cultural context, and playing a key role in TACSI developing a Reconciliation Action Plan.

Chris Vanstone

Chief Innovation Officer, TACSI

Chris started his career designing biscuits and razors before transitioning into social innovation over 20 years ago. As TACSI’s CIO, he’s responsible for keeping TACSI at the cutting edge of social innovation, playing a big role in the development of our practice, major initiatives and strategy. Chris’ goal is to democratise social innovation. He’s always striving to get important concepts into the world in ways that are clear.

Kirsty Rosie

Lived Expertise Associate, TACSI

Kirsty’s lived and professional experiences include being a carer to family members living through complex challenges, working as a lived-experience Family/Carer consultant advising on mental health reform, participating in co-design projects, and co-developing this learning experience. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Management and Economics) and a Masters in Public Policy.

What you'll receive

  • A preparatory podcast, listen to TACSI staff reflect on their cultural learning journeys – where they started, where they are now, and what next.

  • Two three-hour sessions for up to 20 people. On zoom or in a room.

  • A coursedeck summarising the main learning points, frameworks, and visual references; complementing the podcast and live sessions.

  • A cardset of inspirational strategies for allyship.

  • A list of books, articles and videos to extend your learning.

Four things you’ll be able to do after taking part

  • Define what it means to be an ally

  • Build a shared understanding of allyship across your team

  • Identify opportunities for your organisation to become a better ally

  • Identify opportunities to start

Pricing and booking

Contact our Learning Coordinator, at [email protected] if you have any questions or to make your booking.

Duration:
Two 3hr sessions, 1-2 weeks apart. 

Technology:
Hosted online via Zoom
Learning materials accessible via web browser

Price: 
AUD $7,000 inclusive GST for up to 20 participants
+ travel costs if delivered in person

Course curriculum

  1. Introduction to the Training

  2. Pre-Listening

  3. Yarn 1: Reflection and unpacking the Threads of Allyship

  4. Yarn 2: Inspiration and tools to help you identify your next action

  5. Continue your learning

About this course

  • $7,000.00
  • Available on demand

What learners said

“I cannot recommend TACSI’s Co-Design Learning Network highly enough. Brilliantly presented and worked through, I have gained valuable information and tools to seriously bring about true teamwork and co-design to my workplace.”

Participant, 2023

“I'm definitely going to be more aware of power imbalances, and of the unique kinds of power people hold”

Participant, 2023

“The co-facilitation was fantastic, enabling many additional aspects or ideas to be gently presented.”

Participant, 2023

“The course supported me to understand the co-design process and to apply it in practice.”

Participant, 2023

FAQs

  • How long will my team have access to the materials?

    You will have lifelong access to the course materials.

  • Will my team get a certificates?

    Yes, team members be presented with a certificate on completing the course.

  • Who can I talk to about any other questions?

    You can speak with our Learning Coordinator, via email ([email protected])