a cultural service provider

Tauondi Aboriginal College proudly serves as a cultural service provider, delivering cultural safety and responsiveness programs across South Australia. Whether engaging with government agencies, private enterprises, local businesses, or educational institutions, Tauondi’s programs foster a deeper understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture, values, and perspectives within contemporary society.

Our Cultural Awareness and Competency Program consists of two core components:

• Understanding Aboriginal Culture: This program introduces participants to the foundational elements of Aboriginal culture, society, and values, fostering a greater appreciation for the unique heritage and contributions of Aboriginal communities.
• Applied Workplace Knowledge and Skills: This component equips participants with practical knowledge and skills to create inclusive workplaces. By learning effective recruitment, retention, and mentoring practices, participants gain tools to support Aboriginal employees and foster a culturally safe environment.

Sample Session Topics

1. Aboriginal People (Pre-Contact): Exploring Land and Country, Language, Dreaming, Lifestyle, Kinship, and traditional roles and responsibilities.
2. European Contact and Early Colonisation: Covering the impacts of colonisation, loss of language and culture, the removal of children, mission life, and the enduring effects on Aboriginal society.
3. Aboriginal Society Today: Addressing modern-day issues and initiatives, such as Reconciliation, Closing the Gap, heritage preservation, and the future directions for Aboriginal communities.
4. Protocols, Terminology, and Respect: Focusing on respectful communication, understanding Aboriginal protocols, and the appropriate use of language to bridge cultural understanding.

Language Revitalisation Initiatives

Tauondi is also committed to revitalising Aboriginal languages, including Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri. Working alongside language speakers and experts, Tauondi offers both accredited and non-accredited programs aimed at strengthening cultural identities and supporting the ongoing use of Aboriginal languages within communities.

Through these programs, Tauondi Aboriginal College actively promotes cultural awareness, supporting a more inclusive and culturally informed South Australia.