ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT Engaging and Retaining ACWA Presentation August 2010 KARI ABORIGINAL RESOURCES INC. Casey Walpole and Isabelle Phillips

WHO ARE WE? Largest Aboriginal Out of Home Care Service in NSW o Full five year accreditation with the Office of the Children’s Guardian Funding for 120 children and young people in general foster care placement Funding for other Community Programs Currently employ 40 staff members across casual, part and fulltime positions

TODAYS PRESENTATION Attraction Selection Attachment Engagement Retention

Appreciative Inquiry Discover Dream Design Deliver Delight

ENGAGEMENT Induction Program o Three month self guided program consisting of relevant readings, interactive tools and hands on learning o Buddy System o Performance Monitoring  Skills Assessment o Performance Review

RETENTION Employee growth opportunities o Entry level positions o Transparent career pathways Investment in training and development o Skill set training program – TAFE o Cert IV Training and Assessment - TAFE o Diploma of Community Welfare – BCA Training o Employee personalised training programs

RETENTION Workplace Culture and Practice o Team environment o Open door policy o Celebrating success

TODAYS PRESENTATION Attraction Selection Attachment Engagement Retention

ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT Engaging and Retaining KARI ABORIGINAL RESOURCES INC. Casey Walpole and Isabelle Phillips