To us, First Nations Inclusion means more than engagement. It means making room for, taking time to understand and working to support the individual and collective priorities of diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations.
All researchers and partners are expected to be familiar with, align with and contribute to achievement of our commitments and actions.
Click on the links in green to access the resources. Program Leaders can connect you with the External Relations and Impact team to provide support for engagement.
| First Nations Inclusion Principles | 10 principles endorsed by the CRC TiME Board outlining how we strive to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations. |
| First Nations Inclusion Strategy | Our strategy towards First Nations Inclusion. It includes commitments as well as guidance to support:
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| Foundations of Effective First Nations Inclusion report | The report reviews leading practice approaches to co-design and collaboration. It also details the context in which research occurs. |
| First Nations Advisory Team | The First Nations Advisory Team provides advice on projects. |
| Project Development Guidelines (upon request) |
The guidelines make clear expectations for co-design and collaboration, including allocation of appropriate resources during projects. |
| Regional engagement guide (upon request) |
A guide, with engagement protocols, is available to support engagement upon request. |
Other resources
First Nations communities and organisations have their own protocols for engagement and partnerships. Care should be taken to understand and respect these expectations
While each community and organisation has its own requirements, the following standards, frameworks and guides may be valuable for researchers and partners seeking to gain an understanding of partnership expectations.
