29/05/2026
On Country, In Context — Working Effectively with Northern Australia
In the community development sector, we know that true engagement and strong relationships begin by first building respect and understanding.
This is especially true for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Northern Australia, where organisations are increasingly recognising that meaningful outcomes cannot be achieved without investment in cultural capacity, safety, community ownership and genuine support for self-determination.
Widely recognised as a leader in the cultural capability and Indigenous engagement sectors, CCC Director Jason Elsegood brings over 30 years’ experience working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and industry across Northern Australia.
Participants of this session will join Jason for a thought-provoking session exploring how professionals, organisations and community development leaders can work more respectfully, effectively and successfully alongside Indigenous communities across regional and remote Northern Australia.
The focus of this workshop will include:
- What cultural safety looks like in practice
- Why community-led approaches matter
- Building trust through respectful engagement
- Understanding local decision-making and authority
- Supporting self-determination, not dependency
Moving beyond consultation toward genuine partnership
In discussion with Jason, participants of this session will be encouraged to rethink how projects, services and relationships are developed and sustained in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contexts across the northern half of the Australian continent.
Two sessions available in Naarm, Location TBC
📅 8th July 2026 ⏰ 1pm – 4pm
or
📅 9th July 2026 ⏰ 9am – 12pm
💲 $275 per person
