This ‘all-Indigenous’ panel of international development professionals will share their perspectives on current and emerging issues, opportunities to inform future practice and approaches to increase Indigenous participation in development. A ‘voice’ for Indigenous Australians is a central focus of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and recognises the importance of Indigenous participation in policy making at all levels. However, conversations with First Nations Australians rarely inform our approaches in international development. Panelists will explore the establishment of an Office for Indigenous Engagement within DFAT and draw on their own experience from advising on Indigenous participation and inclusion through the Indigenous Diplomacy Agenda, Australian Volunteers Program and Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I).
Speakers
Jenna Hawes (Chair), Project Manager International Development, Ninti One
Tony Kiessler, Managing Director and Principal Consultant, Akaltye
Braiden Abala, Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion Adviser, Partnerships for Infrastructure
Alice Tamang, Manager, Indigenous Programs, Australian Volunteers Program
