Indigenous
We envision an Australia where relationships between all Australians are based on trust and respect; where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures are valued and celebrated; where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs and businesses flourish; and where the priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are given sufficient attention and resources.
While we have made good progress on our reconciliation journey so far, we know we have more to do and we continue to listen and learn. Our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, released in September 2021, details our reconciliation ambitions through to 2024.
Yarning Circle is an initiative within EY that aims to help build Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness and understanding for all EY Australia people. Through our Yarning Circle, EY people are given the opportunity to participate in a range of different events and activities through our offices around Australia.
We have an Indigenous Cultural Capability team who help drive our Indigenous focus initiatives.
EY Australia has launched a Cultural Ambassador Program, designed to equip people with the knowledge and awareness needed to work in a culturally safe and responsive way when engaging with indigenous colleagues, clients and communities.
EY’s Indigenous Sector Practice (ISP) leverages the expertise of the business to make positive change in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Members of the ISP are currently working on projects which will contribute to reducing inequalities and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including Indigenous suicide prevention, intergenerational trauma and a $33m engagement with Department of Social Services and the First Peoples Disability Network which is designed to create more jobs in the disability and aged care sectors in regional, rural and outer metropolitan areas across Australia.
"I love bringing corporate and cultural conversations together where EY teams can develop a shared understanding that brings diversity and drives innovation. It’s our journey to Building a better working world.”
Christina Coleman, Core Business Services
