Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Australians

Artwork By Deann Grant

SKM acknowledges and respects the Indigenous peoples of Australia.
SKM respects the fact that the Indigenous peoples of Australia were the first occupiers of Australia.
SKM respects Indigenous Australians, their cultural characteristics, their unique connections to land, sea and spiritual traditions and stories.
SKM is committed to supporting and promoting initiatives in Indigenous economic development, education, social and heritage rights, and working toward the achievement of mutually beneficial outcomes between Indigenous peoples and our clients.
SKM will attain our commitment by:

Working with our clients to achieve better relationships between Indigenous Australians and our clients;
Ensuring that relationships with indigenous Australians is based on equality, respect, trust, honesty and openness;
Contributing to enhanced respect and understanding of cultural diversity within SKM work environments;
Working to actively eliminate racism in the workplace;
Ensuring that all negotiations with indigenous Australians, Indigenous organisations and native title representative bodies are conducted in good faith, giving recognition to Indigenous rights and consideration of Indigenous needs and issues;
Helping to identify and implement initiatives in career development opportunities in SKM through partnering with educational institutions taking in Indigenous students;
Actively working to increase the number of Indigenous people permanently employed in SKM;
Providing corporate leadership within all Business and Indigenous communities in appropriately contributing to positive impacts on health, welfare, culture, education and socio-economic status of Indigenous Australians; and
Continually assessing our performance in the Indigenous sector.

For further information, contact: Jack Pearson

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