Build a nuanced cultural awareness of First Peoples to enhance respect and understanding.
This program will support you to take a culturally informed approach to your role and to more deeply understand First Peoples’ experience. In this expert-led workshop, you will build knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of First Peoples’ experiences of law and of trauma, which can be exacerbated in justice settings.
You will learn about the specific issues relevant to you as a judicial officer and pertaining to First Peoples’ experiences of the justice system. These include:
- Aboriginal culture and identity
- self-determination
- Acknowledgement of Country
- terminology and definitions
- pre-colonial and post-colonial histories
- Closing the Gap
- Voice, Treaty and Truth in Victoria.
This program is essential for new appointees, but all judicial officers are welcome to attend.
Note: This program is open to judicial officers only.
Speakers.
Leon is the founder of Bundyi Giilang (pronounced BOOND-YE-GEELANG), a consultancy company that provides Indigenous cultural awareness training. Leon is a proud Aboriginal man of Yorta Yorta/Bangerang, Wiradjuri and Gunditjmara heritage, and is passionate about sharing his culture and Aboriginal identity.
Previously, Leon had a successful and rewarding 18 year career with Telstra, before joining Victoria Police between 2004-2011. Subsequently, Leon began working with AFL Victoria, where he worked closely with the Victorian Aboriginal community to support growth, development and career pathways for young aspiring Aboriginal boys.
Leon founded Bundyi Giilang (‘share my, our story’) in 2018 and began facilitating Indigenous Cultural Awareness training. At the same time, Leon joined the AFL Players Association where he worked closely with Indigenous AFL players. In 2019 Leon left the AFL to assist with the establishment of the 100% Indigenous-owned Wara Paring Civil, a project aimed to provide employment opportunities for Indigenous youth, and in 2023 Leon established a new certified Indigenous business Banburra (‘to dig’).
Leon’s commitment and passion for facilitating Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training has never been stronger and he continues to Bundyi Giilang (Share Aboriginal Australia’s/His Story) to captive audiences.
Leon is the founder of Bundyi Giilang (pronounced BOOND-YE-GEELANG), a consultancy company that provides Indigenous cultural awareness training. Leon is a proud Aboriginal man of Yorta Yorta/Bangerang, Wiradjuri and Gunditjmara heritage, and is passionate about sharing his culture and Aboriginal identity.
Previously, Leon had a successful and rewarding 18 year career with Telstra, before joining Victoria Police between 2004-2011. Subsequently, Leon began working with AFL Victoria, where he worked closely with the Victorian Aboriginal community to support growth, development and career pathways for young aspiring Aboriginal boys.
Leon founded Bundyi Giilang (‘share my, our story’) in 2018 and began facilitating Indigenous Cultural Awareness training. At the same time, Leon joined the AFL Players Association where he worked closely with Indigenous AFL players. In 2019 Leon left the AFL to assist with the establishment of the 100% Indigenous-owned Wara Paring Civil, a project aimed to provide employment opportunities for Indigenous youth, and in 2023 Leon established a new certified Indigenous business Banburra (‘to dig’).
Leon’s commitment and passion for facilitating Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training has never been stronger and he continues to Bundyi Giilang (Share Aboriginal Australia’s/His Story) to captive audiences.