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Building respectful relationships between Aboriginal people and the wider Australian community.

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KURU WIYA

KURU PALYA

Anti-Racism Workshop

Empowering everyone to be advocates for change and create a better way for each other, our children, and future generations.

About the Program

Safe, Inclusive & Supportive Learning

Our program is designed to instigate behaviour change through greater understanding. We create a safe learning environment that encourages people to embrace difficult conversations, confront and dismantle systemic racism and prejudice in all its forms.

Our approach is to invite, educate and activate people to initiate and drive positive change within the community.

We offer tools for leaders, allies, bystanders, those who have been impacted, and those who have been called out.

Relevant For

  • Organisations
  • Executive Teams
  • Workplaces
  • Community Leaders
  • Sporting Clubs
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How it Works

About the Program

Our program is designed using adult learning principles, global research, lived experiences and evidence-based information. We aim to deepen understanding of racism, trauma, bias, and microaggressions. We will equip participants with the knowledge needed to become change leaders.

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Pre-Survey

BASELINE

All participants complete a pre-survey to establish interpretation, knowledge, and a baseline of awareness and understanding.

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Workshop 1 — Kuru Wiya

Three Hours

A structured and facilitated session aimed at fostering understanding. We invite curiosity and discussion on topics including racism, colonial impact, trauma, bias, and psychological behaviour change.

03

Intermission

Two Weeks

Participants are provided with a workbook and information to complete prior to workshop two. During this period, participants are encouraged to engage within their workplace or community groups on issues and respond to a series of examples.

04

Workshop 2 — Kuru Palya

Two Hours

A facilitated discussion between presenters and participants. This guided process identifies strategies to support bystanders, victims, perpetrators and leaders in becoming anti-racists.

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Post-Survey

Assessment

This survey assesses changes and increased awareness. All respondents will receive a group report of change and a certificate of participation.

Testimonials

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I enjoyed the deep dive into anti-racism, including Australia's racist history underpinning racist policies and systems

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I feel more confident to actively call out racism, challenge bias and promote equality

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Thought provoking and insightful, everyone should attend training like this

Apply

To apply, please download and fill in the application form below and send to education@reconciliationsa.org.au by Friday 26th September 2025

Include as much detail in the application as you can to give your application the best chance to succeed. 

If your application is successful, you will receive a written offer and enter into a grant agreement with Reconciliation SA. The grant agreement will specify acquittal dates and payment schedule. 

Application form

"Kuru Wiya allowed us to deep dive into racism and unpack the biases and micro-aggressions associated within it. When we acknowledge and confront these issues, we promote understanding and empathy leading to improved relationships and ultimately a more just community for all".

Jeremy Johncock

First Nations Programs Manager, Adelaide Football Club

What You'll Gain

Building Confident, Inclusive Leaders

Participants attending our program will gain an increased awareness of the impacts of racism on individuals, organisations, and society.

Leaders will build confidence to engage and create a supportive organisational culture that reflects a diverse and inclusive environment.

We encourage group learning environments to a maximum of 25 participants. We will collaborate with you to identify a suitable learning space, time and dates.

Participation in our program does not provide a certificate of achievement.

We believe that to be an anti-racist is a lifelong journey, requiring active, responsive, ongoing learning by all participants.
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Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like to know more about the program or content we provide, please get in touch with us through admin@reconciliationsa.org.au

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Operational Partners

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