EMPLOYMENT service CVGT Australia was finally able to unveil its acknowledgement of country plaque at its corporate office in Long Gully recently.<\/p>\n
After being postponed twice due to COVID-19, the plaque was presented in an official ceremony mid-last week<\/p>\n
Chief executive officer Jason Russel said the acknowledgement of country aligns with CVGT Australia\u2019s values, including partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe acknowledge and respect the connection and history Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have to the land and we recognise the injustices and inequities they have experienced,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to developing our knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories through reflection and positive actions.<\/p>\n
\u201cEarlier this year we published a reflect reconciliation action plan. The RAP informs our plans to elevate the voices and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of our core values is \u2018Community matters\u2019 and for us to live that value we must act as an enabler of positive change, economic prosperity and improved wellbeing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to co-design approaches to support closing the employment gap and address any access and equity issues in relation to our services.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are investing in research to understand the barriers to employment and trialling new and innovative approaches to providing complete employment solutions and a better experience for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.\u201d<\/p>\n
Plaques have been unveiled in CVGT Australia locations in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.<\/p>\n
The plaques were designed by Aboriginal owned and operated design company Kinya Lerrk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
EMPLOYMENT service CVGT Australia was finally able to unveil its acknowledgement of country plaque at its corporate office in Long Gully recently. After being postponed twice due to COVID-19, the plaque was presented in an official ceremony mid-last week Chief executive officer Jason Russel said the acknowledgement of country aligns with CVGT Australia\u2019s values, including […]<\/p>\n