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| Binang Goonj is a phrase from the Bidjera language in SW Queensland, which means – ‘they aren’t deaf – but they don’t hear, aren’t listening’. We have adopted the phrase for our work which examines the effects of racism, prejudice and discrimination on interactions between cultures in Australia.
We believe that it is essential to create culturally safe environments, both personally and professionally, to enhance understanding across cultures and to provide better and more appropriate services to our clients. Cultural safety is based on an understanding of our own place in the history and social order of our country and how this has shaped our perceptions. You will find that through Binang Goonj, we are able to engage in a journey of discovery, not only about Australian history and society, but also about ourselves. It challenges us to see our world through different eyes. If Binang Goonj teaches us anything, it is that the history of Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal interactions requires constant monitoring. Despite rhetoric and political promises, Aboriginal life chances continue to lag behind those of non-Aboriginal Australians. Over the past 20 years we have developed many resources and we continue to create discussions in order to ensure that this process of monitoring does not get lost. We invite you to yarn with us to keep the dialogue on track.
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