BY JOLLEEN HICKS – A GUIDE FOR ANYONE INVOLVED IN CLOSING GAPS IN AUSTRALIA
“My hope is that every Australian has a copy of this book so that every Australian is empowered with the minimum learning required to positively impact the spaces of Reconciliation and Closing Gaps. Collectively, we have a responsibility that we are failing to deliver on. We are failing to eliminate racism from our country; dismantle the racist structures, systems, processes, institutions, and discrimination that still here today; and we are failing to preserve Australian Cultures and Heritage. I want this book to be a way to empower Australians with the confidence to walk together respectfully and successfully.”
Peter Dixon (verified owner) –
Jolleen’s book “Essential Aboriginal Insights” pinpoints the basic, repeated and ongoing flaw in mainstream approaches to engaging with Aboriginal Communities. It then goes on to give a concise and very easy to understand outline of how non-indigenous people can seek to engage with Aboriginal Communities with Respect. An absolute must read for any non-indigenous person wanting to engage positively with Aboriginal Communities. Profound in its simplicity
Bob Neville (verified owner) –
There’s not enought stars to rate the value of this book. For non-indigenous people, whether they work with or engage directly with Aboriginal people and their communities or not – understanding these basics provides the foundation for understanding the value of a culture that provided the most sustainable system of economics on the Planet – one that values the source of all wealth.