Episode 31: Australia’s Largest Deliberative Process 'Developing Uluru Statement of the Heart'
The first in a series of podcasts with Indigenous practitioners, Mel Hagedorn, Bang the Table’s Australia & New Zealand Territory Manager and Head of Client Services, invites Eddie Synot, Center Manager for the Indigenous Law Center at University of New South Wales, to discuss Indigenous engagement and developing the Uluru Statement of the Heart. “In June 2020, the death of George Floyd saw an outcry of support for supporting social change for people of colour, especially in America. However, as an Indigenous Australian myself, I stood back in disbelief around the systemic racism here in Australia. In order to make positive changes for the betterment of our communities, we need to be educated on issues that impact those we are needing to engage. In the lead up to NAIDOC week 2020, Bang the Table is releasing a series of podcasts talking to Indigenous practitioners from all walks of life to give insight into Indigenous engagement, cultural insights to help engagement practitioners deliver culturally appropriate engagement. This is part of my personal commitment to my profession to help educate and to end racism in Australia. Our first podcast is with Eddie Synot, Center Manager for the Indigenous Law Center at University of New South Wales. I met Eddie via a webinar he hosted on the third anniversary of the signing of the Uluru Statement of the Heart.” -Mel Hagedorn, Australia & New Zealand Territory Manager & Head of Client Services, Bang the Table What we’ll cover: • What does Uluru Statement of the Heart mean to you? • How was the Uluru Statement of the Heart developed? • How the project team connected with community members to get them involved. • What advice would you give to Communications and Engagement professionals listening to this podcast about engaging with Indigenous communities? • If people want to learn more about Indigenous history in Australia, what resources would you recommend they read, watch or listen to. • What is next for Uluru Statement of the Heart, how can people become involved?