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Cultural awareness for volunteers

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This resource supports volunteers to understand the cultural heritage of the lands on which they volunteer and the importance of caring for Country. It explains how the organisation works in partnership with Traditional Owners and outlines expectations for respectful and culturally aware volunteering.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • support culturally awareness of volunteers
  • work towards building respectful relationships with First Nations communities and Traditional Owners
  • develop understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and the importance of caring for Country.

How to apply this resource

Use this resource as part of volunteer induction or ongoing learning to build cultural awareness and respectful practice.

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The Western Australian Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction is responsible for promoting biodiversity and conservation through sustainable management of WA’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in their care.

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