WorkFocus Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we live and work, and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that the health of our people is connected to the health of our planet. We value access and inclusion and seek to listen, learn and build strong partnerships. We aim to provide genuine opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within our workforce and through our business.

Specially tailored service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

We offer a specialist approach through our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recovery and Return to Work Service.

As well as being able to access all our other programs and services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers who are navigating a workplace injury or illness can reach into their rich and unique culture to overcome the challenges of recovering and returning to work.

We work with the person we are supporting to deliver culturally appropriate services and help to recover all aspects of life following a workplace injury or illness. We know the power of meaningful work to improve the lives of the people we support, their families and communities. That’s why we are passionate about ensuring our service:

• is culturally appropriate
• acknowledges and incorporates family networks and history
• provides community engagement; and
• works with the individual to design the best approach following an injury or illness.

We continually strive to build our understanding

We respect that this is a service which requires specific skills and appreciations. All our consultants and members of the leadership team have completed the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency course via the Centre for Cultural Competence Australia.

We also continually leverage the experience and knowledge from our consultants who support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to ensure we are delivering a proven, reputable service.

Each person we support is a partner in their own recovery.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recovery and Return to Work Service provides:

• a dedicated consultant trained in ATSI Cultural Competence
• respect and appreciation of cultural customs and beliefs which may impact return to work and recovery
• community support from local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils and medical centres
• strategic Return to Work planning
• mentoring and support services
• supportive employment placement
• ongoing communication and guidance between all key stakeholders

WorkFocus Australia is in a period of consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to ensure the service will optimally meet the needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples we seek to support.