Divercity 89 July September 17

Photo: Chris Cassar

Reconciliation action

Employment of more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples is part of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently endorsed Reconciliation Action Plan.

Council will launch an ATSI employment policy later this year focusing on recruitment, retention and professional development.

In the Statewide local council workforce of roughly 40,000 employees, only 76 Aboriginal people are currently employed. At Port Phillip, among a total workforce of just over 1,000, there are currently seven employees of ATSI descent.

View the plan www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ reconciliation-action-plan.htm

Council employees Todd Condie, who traces his heritage from the Wadjanbarra Yidinji people of far north Queensland, and Fred Gesha, who traces his heritage to the Murray Islands in the Torres Strait, bring cultural understanding and skill to their jobs.

Divercity 89 July September 17

Published on Jul 3, 2017

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Crafty waste warriors Meet locals who are reducing waste in very crafty ways. Georgie Faircloth and how her art on a crowd funded drinking fountain attracts people to refill rather than buy water. Leather worker Louise sells recycled leather wallets and more at the Esplanade Craft Market. While teams of people are making Boomerang Bags to help you say no to plastic bags while shopping. Don’t forget the pre-loved clothing at the new Greeves St. op shop in Belford Street, because changing your wardrobe could help change a life. You can also meet Peter Smith, the new Port Phillip CEO. His last gig was CEO at Adelaide City, so he’s got lots of experience and ideas. There’s more than 30 local events to tempt you out this winter, including the wonders at MAP57 of the St Kilda triangle and much more. Plus a lift out about the Council Plan. In letterboxes from 17 July.

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