Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Service Commitment

Plan and Grow is committed to equal opportunity employment and equal person-centered services for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Promoting choice, access, and inclusion in family and culturally significant activities.
Providing specialist disability support through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Delivering culturally competent services.
Supporting participants in identifying challenges and shaping solutions.
Recognising and addressing complex social, health, and disadvantage-related challenges faced by Indigenous people with disabilities.
Encouraging connection to country and supporting spiritual practices.
Nurturing and supporting cultural beliefs.
Promoting self-directed and self-determined connections and supports.

Acknowledge contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to Australian society.
Embedding of cultural respect within Plan and Grow and staff values and attitudes promote the recognition of strengths of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Leaders to practice cultural competency to embed respect of culture throughout the organisation.
Recruit and consult with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Support effective interactions and communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aimed at improving service delivery.
Promote a welcoming and culturally safe environment.
Employment of a broad range of diverse cultures for equal opportunities of all cultures.
Deliver culturally competent responses with respect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social norms.
Improve cultural competencies with ongoing development of employee knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service delivery.

We’d love to hear any additional ideas you have for strengthening Aboriginal traditions and enhancing support for our First Nations participants!