Culturally Sensitive Support
for First Nations Employees
Bridging Cultural Wisdom & Workplace Wellbeing
At 90percent Consulting, we understand that supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees requires more than a standard EAP.
Our Approach:
Trauma-informed and culturally safe practices
Grounded in First Nations knowledge systems
Informed by deep, lived relationships with First Nations clients, colleagues, and communities
Experience contributing to Innovate and Stretch RAPs
Skilled in both-ways cross-cultural awareness and crisis response
We honour traditional healing approaches while integrating best-practice mental health frameworks and workplace wellbeing protocols.
Ready to Create Culturally Safe Practices?
Culturally Sensitive Support for First Nations Employees
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The Critical Need for Culturally Sensitive Support
The workplace statistics are stark:
59% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers experienced discrimination and harassment in the workplace in 2023
a third of First Nations people (37%) reported having current mental health stresses in 2018-19, yet only 31% sought help
These statistics highlight the urgent need for workplace wellbeing support that is accessible, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed.
Our Comprehensive Approach
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Culturally Responsive Emotional and Social Wellbeing Support
Our service model addresses complex intersections of historical trauma, workplace stressors, and cultural identity whilst ensuring full compliance with psychosocial health and safety legislation, including Work Health and Safety Act (2011) obligations.
What We Offer:
Confidential workplace counselling and crisis intervention
Trauma-informed care recognising intergenerational impacts
Support for cultural healing practices alongside contemporary therapies
Family-inclusive support honouring kinship systems
Connection to community resources and Elders
Workplace advocacy and co-design of reasonable adjustment support
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Trauma-Informed Cultural Safety
Our approach recognises the historical and ongoing impacts of colonisation which mean that around one in four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over (24%) felt they had been treated unfairly in the last 12 months due to their cultural identity.
Our Framework Includes:
Recognition of intergenerational trauma impacts
Respect for cultural protocols and kinship obligations
Acknowledgement of connection to Country and community
Support for traditional healing and cultural practices
Integration of strengths-based, culture affirming approaches
Collaborative care involving cultural advisors when appropriate
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Proactive Risk Assessment and Early Intervention
Through systematic assessment processes, we identify psychosocial risks specific to First Nations employees, including cultural isolation, discrimination experiences, and cultural load pressures.
Risk Mitigation Strategies:
Cultural mentoring and ally systems
Flexible work arrangements for cultural obligations
Sacred site and cultural leave provisions
Discrimination reporting and response protocols
Cultural sensitivity training for management
Connection to First Nations employee networks
Why Culturally Responsive Support Matters
Real Impact. Measurable Outcomes.
Reduced Absenteeism & Turnover
Address the root causes of distress with culturally safe support - improving attendance and retention.
Enhanced Recruitment Outcomes
Organisations with genuine cultural safety become preferred employers for First Nations professionals.
Compliance & Risk Management
Proactive measures fulfil duty of care responsibilities whilst reducing legal risks.
Stronger Community Relationships
Authentic engagement strengthens broader community relationships and social licence to operate.
Why Choose 90percent Consulting?
Our Service Delivery
Supporting First Nations Employees with Care and Respect
We offer tailored, culturally grounded support that goes beyond compliance - honouring the strengths, wisdom, and contributions First Nations employees bring to your workplace.
Culturally Responsive Support Plans: Individual and organisational strategies to address psychosocial needs with cultural sensitivity.
Ongoing Support and Advocacy: Regular check-ins, crisis intervention, and workplace advocacy that builds trust and safety.
Community Connection: Facilitated access to cultural resources and traditional healing practices that support holistic wellbeing.
Let’s Build a Workplace That Truly Supports First Nations Staff
Ready to Create Psychosocial and Cultural Safety for First Nations Employees?
Build a workplace where First Nations voices are heard, cultural strengths are valued and support is truly safe and effective.
