đź“… Date: Wednesday September 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm AEST
đź’» Recording available for 7 days
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country have become part of everyday Australian life - in workplaces, conferences, schools and community events. Yet they continue to spark conversation, curiosity and sometimes disagreement.
Many people are asking:
Why do we do them? What's the difference? Am I getting it right? Does it really matter? Is this just political?
Rather than telling people what they should think, this webinar invites you to explore a different question:
What happens when we begin to understand Country?
We all know what it feels like to love a place or feel deeply connected to it. But for Aboriginal people, Country is much more than a place. Country is family, identity, spirit, belonging, responsibility and life itself.
Once we begin to understand why Country sits at the heart of First Nations cultures, Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country begin to make much more sense. More importantly, we discover that Country is not just something we acknowledge - it is something that can teach us.
Join Aunty Munya Andrews (Aboriginal Elder), Carla Rogers (Evolve Co-Director and Ally) and the Evolve team for a live, interactive webinar exploring the deeper meaning of Country, the purpose of cultural protocols, and what First Nations perspectives can teach all of us about belonging, responsibility, connection and caring for the places we live, work and gather.
Ideal for People and Culture, HR, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (D&I) and Learning and Development teams, Reconciliation and RAP Working Groups, leaders, managers, internal champions and Allies who want to build confidence, engage in respectful conversations and continue their Reconciliation journey with care.
Together we'll explore:
Why Country is central to First Nations cultures.
The purpose of Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country and why they matter.
What Country can teach all of us about belonging, responsibility, relationships and wellbeing.
How understanding Country can help us navigate difficult conversations with greater confidence, curiosity and respect.
Practical ways to build a more genuine connection with Country in our workplaces and everyday lives.
Whether you already feel confident or are simply curious, this webinar offers a welcoming safe space to explore, ask questions and reflect together.
People often tell us they come expecting to learn about cultural protocols... and leave with something much deeper.
"A very human, practical approach. It's rare to feel such warmth and connection in an online session." - Webinar Participant
"A warmly held space with a powerful message, presented in a beautifully clear way." -Webinar Participant
