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Background to Indigenous Participation in Construction in Australia

The Australian construction industry has been actively promoting Indigenous participation through various initiatives and policies. One such policy is the Aboriginal Participation in Construction (APiC) policy, introduced by the NSW Government, which aims to create opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the construction industry.

Engaging Aboriginal Workers in the Australian Commercial Industry

Background to Indigenous Participation in Construction in Australia

Several initiatives have been implemented to increase Indigenous participation in the construction industry, including:

Aboriginal Participation in Construction (APiC) policy: A government initiative in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, aimed at supporting greater participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in government construction projects across NSW.

Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP): A federal government initiative that aims to increase the number of Indigenous-owned businesses winning government contracts, including in the construction sector.

Construction Industry Skills Council's Indigenous Participation in Construction (IPC) Program: A program that aims to increase Indigenous participation in the construction industry by providing training and employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians.

Private sector initiatives for Indigenous participation in construction in Australia include:

Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs): Many companies in the construction industry have developed RAPs, which provide a framework for advancing reconciliation and promoting Indigenous participation 1.
Indigenous employment and training programs: Companies are implementing programs to increase Indigenous representation in the workforce, provide training and development opportunities, and improve retention rates 1.
Supply chain diversity: Companies are actively seeking to engage with Indigenous-owned businesses and increase procurement from these businesses 1.

Loumain's Strategies for Indigenous Engagement

Providing training for non-Indigenous staff to foster a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.

Cultural Competency Training

Partnerships with Indigenous Organisations

Collaborating with Indigenous employment agencies, training providers, and community organisations.

Implementing recruitment strategies that specifically aim to attract Indigenous candidates, such as job advertisements in Indigenous media and job boards.

Targeted Recruitment

Mentorship and Support Programs

Offering mentorship, apprenticeships, and support networks to help Indigenous workers thrive in the industry.

Engaging Indigenous-owned businesses in the supply chain to support economic development.

Supplier Diversity

Loumain's RAP

We have embarked on our Reflect Reconciliation journey by focusing on these key strategies:

Relationships

Engaging in respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.

Respect

Promoting understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and rights.

Opportunities

Creating employment, training, and business opportunities for Indigenous Australians.

Governance and Reporting

Establishing mechanisms for accountability and measuring progress.

As part of our journey, we view the follwoing challenges and considerations for growth:

Retention

Ensuring that Indigenous workers are not only recruited but also retained and supported in their roles.

Cultural Safety

Creating a workplace environment that respects and values Indigenous cultures and perspectives.

Sustainable Impact

Creating long-term, meaningful opportunities for Indigenous communities.

Latest news & case studies: Indigenous Participation in Construction, Stories of Successful Programs

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ABOUT US

Loumain'sReconciliationActionPlan

Background to Indigenous Participation in Construction in Australia

Engaging Aboriginal Workers in the Australian Commercial Industry

Background to Indigenous Participation in Construction in Australia

Private sector initiatives for Indigenous participation in construction in Australia include:

Loumain's Strategies for Indigenous Engagement

Cultural Competency Training

Partnerships with Indigenous Organisations

Targeted Recruitment

Mentorship and Support Programs

Supplier Diversity

Loumain's RAP

Relationships

Respect

Opportunities

Governance and Reporting

Retention

Cultural Safety

Sustainable Impact

Latest news & case studies: Indigenous Participation in Construction, Stories of Successful Programs

Successful Aboriginal Women in Australian Construction Industry

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