Welcome to the Indigenous Development
Employment Program (IDEP) resource hub
This opportunity is exclusively for participants of IDEP with the aim at supporting your career development and employment goals.
At JY Australia, we aim to support both your personal and professional growth through on-going mentoring and facilitated workshops. Some participants have been granted an offering of Professional Development (PD) allowance by your organisation to assist you in your continuous learning and development journey. We encourage all participants to explore opportunities for both personal and professional growth, since they are equally significant.
For those participants who do not have access to PD allowance, we encourage you to take advantage of the various free resources available online and within your community in conjunction with working closely with your mentor and looking for opportunities available to you. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that fosters learning and development for all our participants, regardless of their financial situation. So, we invite you to take advantage of the resources available and to engage with us in your learning journey.
In addition to these benefits, this web page also includes a curated reading list of resources related to Indigenous development and employment, designed to support your learning and professional development journey.
We are committed to supporting the success of all IDEP participants, and we hope that these resources will serve as a valuable tool to help you achieve your goals. Thank you for being a part of the IDEP community!
IDEP Workshop Schedule 2024
Cohort 2
Date |
Theme |
February 20, 2024 |
Leadership & Ethics: Building a Foundation for Success (F2F in Melbourne) |
May 21. 2024 |
Mastering Complex Communication for Effective Leadership (Virtual) |
August 20, 2024 |
Pitch Perfect: Secrets to Captivating Decision Makers (Virtual) |
November 19, 2024 |
The Pitch to Executives (F2F in Canberra) |
Cohort 3 (Bauangan)
Date |
Theme |
February 20, 2024 |
Embrace & Thrive: Cultivating Cultural Safety in the Workplace (Virtual) |
May 21, 2024 | Critical Thinking (F2F in Canberra) |
August 20, 2024 | Leadership & Ethics: Building a Foundation for Success (Virtual) |
November 19, 2024 |
Mastering Complex Communication for Effective Leadership (F2F in Canberra) |
Cohort 4/5 (Bidgee)
Date |
Theme |
February 20, 2024 | The Power of Habits: Boosting Your Health and Wellness (Virtual) |
May 21, 2024 | Embrace & Thrive: Cultivating Cultural Safety in the Workplace (F2F in Canberra) |
August 20, 2024 | Critical Thinking (Virtual) |
November 23, 2024 | Leadership & Ethics: Building a Foundation for Success (F2F in Canberra) |
Cohort 6 (Ngarringga-Mirrung)
Date |
Theme |
February 21, 2024 |
Leading with Impact: Mastering Leadership Styles and Management Strategies (F2F in Canberra) |
May 22, 2024 |
The Power of Habits: Boosting Your Health and Wellness (Virtual) |
August 21, 2024 | Embrace & Thrive: Cultivating Cultural Safety in the Workplace (Virtual) |
November 20, 2024 |
Critical Thinking (F2F in Canberra) |
Cohort 7 (Mob-Ship)
Date |
Theme |
February 21, 2024 | Self vs Team – The Power of Synergy (F2F in Canberra) |
May 22, 2024 | Leading with Impact: Mastering Leadership Styles and Management Strategies (Virtual) |
August 21, 2024 | The Power of Habits: Boosting Your Health and Wellness (Virtual) |
November 20, 2024 | Embrace & Thrive: Cultivating Cultural Safety in the Workplace (F2F in Canberra) |
Cohort 8 (Blak, Strong and Deadly)
Date |
Theme |
February 21, 2024 | Discovering Your True Self: Unlocking Potential Through Self-Awareness ( Virtual) |
May 22, 2024 | Self vs Team – The Power of Synergy (F2F in Canberra) |
August 21, 2024 |
Leading with Impact: Mastering Leadership Styles and Management Strategies (Virtual) |
November 20, 2024 |
The Power of Habits: Boosting Your Health and Wellness (F2F in Canberra) |
Cohort 9 (Yindyamarra)
Date |
Theme |
February 22, 2024 | Getting to Know You (F2F in Sydney) |
May 23, 2024 | Discovering Your True Self (Virtual) |
August 21, 2024 | Self vs Team – The Power of Synergy (Virtual) |
November 20, 2024 | Leading With Impact (F2F in Canberra) |
Cohort 10
Date |
Theme |
February 22, 2024 | Induction Workshop (F2F in Canberra) |
May 23, 2024 | Getting to Know You (F2F in Sydney) |
August 22, 2024 | Discovering Your True Self (Virtual) |
November 21, 2024 | Self vs Team – The Power of Synergy (F2F in Canberra) |
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PD Options, Diplomas, Short Courses & More!
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Reading List for IDEP Participants
Professional Development Reading
Practical Reconciliation: Strengthening Relationships for All Australians in 7 Easy Steps; by Munya Andrews and Carla Rogers
A book which delves into Australian history, culture, and stories for non-Indigenous people to understand what hasn’t been taught in schools. This book is great for all Australians to take ownership of our contribution to Reconciliation in this country.
Finding the Heart of the Nation; by Thomas Mayor
A book which delves into where the Uluru Statement came from and why it is so important leading into referendum. A book which will inform debate and enhance understanding for all Australians.
The Dreaming Path: Indigenous Thinking to Change Your Life; by Paul Callaghan with Uncle Paul Gordon
Using Ancient wisdom to guide a modern world lifestyle. This book shares knowledge through the importance of shared experience, drawing on wisdom from the world’s oldest culture.
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it; by Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz
Want to up your negotiation game? Going for the next job? The next pay rise? Closing a deal? This book goes into tips and tricks of the negotiation game by a professional. The book also shows there can be empathy, understanding, taking care of people, and even joy in negotiations. This book is ultimately more about emotional intelligence and effective listening than it is about anything else.
Think Again; by Adam Grant
A book which goes into what it means to be wrong and how being wrong can be a good thing. The ideas and evidence discussed can shape the way we lead and manage teams. Linking to the often-incorrect assumption that a boss is always right or knows everything. This book can be empowering to junior positions and insightful for leaders at all levels.
Start with Why; by Simon Sinek
This book asks (and answers) the questions: why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over? This book is about getting over the initial hinderance that gets in all our ways, ourselves.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable; by Patrick Lencioni
A book which uses a fable to outline the complexities and intricacies of being part of and leading a small team. It provides insights into reoccurring issues in the team environment and solutions of how to get over these issues. It can be a bit American focused at times, but the outlining of team dynamics is universal.
Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day; by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
A book about time management for the fallible person. This takes an approach by a none superhuman time manager and goes into the importance of accepting that there is not enough time to do everything, reinforcing the importance of being flexible, forgiving, and friendly.
The Unfair Advantage: How You Already Have What It Takes to Succeed; by Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba
Framed around starting a company this book delves into what skills we already have and exploiting those to find success. It is a guide to looking inward to find the skills you already have and how you can use that to succeed professionally.
Show Your Work!; by Austin Kleon
Tall poppy syndrome is rife in Australia and this book gives basic principles and motivation to get out of our comfort zone and learn how to self-promote. Set as a backdrop by a more creative artist the advice and skills are relevant to anyone who struggles with selling themselves and promotion.
Atomic Habits; by James Clear
Organising a day establishing routine and sticking to it can be difficult and as we get busier it becomes harder to find the time we need. This book goes into the importance of short sharp habits can change our lives for the better. It pursues the psychology of habits and how good ones can break bad routines.
The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick); by Seth Godin
The Dip is when we start something new, we learn while doing it then hit a point where we know the basics but to get to the next level of the task, skill, project, whatever it may be, we hit the dip. This book outlines how to get through the dip to improve ourselves or when to quit it all together and save time. Its short, succinct and a quick and easy read.
Dopamine Detox: A Short Guide to Remove Distractions and Get Your Brain to Do Hard Things; by Thibaut Meurisse
Distractions are more prevalent today than ever before. We all have a mobile which has access to the world’s information, and we often spend more time than we should on our devices consuming needless information. This book gives a guide to avoiding procrastination and detoxing from our potential toxic habits. Another quick and easy read to adjust habits to be more effective.
Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness; by Steve Magness
This book examines the ideas of toughness and resilience. It takes apart the predetermined, preconceptions of toughness and analyses what it means to be resilient. This book is more of a self-help than a guide to success in the workplace. Although, holistic changes do change all aspects of our personal and professional life.
Other interest books by First Nations, for all Australians
Dark Emu; by Dr Bruce Pascoe
A non-fiction recount of land use and management prior to colonisation. A focus on agriculture which links to all aspects of Australian life and history, separating old assumptions into myth or fact.
My Tidda, My Sister; by Marlee Silva
A group of stories from First Nation’s Women relating to culture, resilience, and strength. Stories of First Nations women sharing insights into the lives and triumphs of these people. It’s for all Australians to see and understand the benefits of inclusion and making an effort in understanding culture.
Dear Son: Letters and Reflections from First Nations Fathers and Sons; by Thomas Mayor
A group of stories from First Nations men. The stories come from a history of pain with an outlook of positivity for the future. This book is about understanding and acknowledging the pains of the past and overcoming those pains to make a better tomorrow, for all Australia, through reconciliation.
Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save The World; by Tyson Yunkaporta
At the core of Sand Talk is a deep respect for Indigenous Knowledge, to which long-term thinking is fundamental. The book demonstrates that a central principle of Indigenous Knowledge and learning paradigms is looking back and recognising patterns from the past, then learning from them.
Talking to my Country; by Stan Grant
This book talks to every Australian about their country. What it is, and what it could be. It is not just about race, or about indigenous people but all of us, our shared identity. It is a few years old now but the sentiment, and uncomfortable topics still hold true.
The Wonder of Little Things; by Vince Copley
An Elders life story told to inform, educate, and question our perceptions of what it is to be Australian. It brings to light the horrors of the shared Australian past while giving an insight to how things have improved in many areas but how others are still stuck in a colonial past.
Songspirals: Sharing women’s wisdom of Country through songlines; by Gay’wu Group of Women
Using ancient teachings this book looks at how we can connect back to country and the importance that songspirals play in that. This is an invitation to all Australians to understand what true connection to country is.
Indigenous Programs Team
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Shane Wallace
Head of Training Systems
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Rhiannon Busch
General Manager - Indigenous Programs
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Leanne Bristow
Operations Officer - Indigenous Programs
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Kate Weber
Head of Leadership Training Division & Indigenous Mentor
Mentors
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Kerrie Howard
IDEP Mentor
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Owen Brady
IDEP Mentor
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Danica Pedersen
IDEP Mentor
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Tehlara Lovett
IDEP Mentor
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Murray Hall
IDEP Mentor
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Fasheena Young
IDEP Mentor