Effective First Nations Consultation

Join the ACA online on Thursday, 16 October to learn how to conduct respectful consultations with First Nations people and organisations. Troy Casey from Aboriginal-owned design consultancy Blaklash will share practical knowledge and culturally responsive approaches for effective consultation practice.

You will learn how to: 

• Identify the right people and organisations to engage with for your consultation needs.
• Create respectful meeting environments where First Nations advisers and community members feel comfortable and valued.
• Utilise effective consultation tools that meaningfully engage with Traditional Owners.
• Understand the importance of agency in the consultation process and how to ensure it guides your approach.

OUR SPEAKER

Troy is a proud Kamilaroi man and the Managing Director of Blaklash, an Aboriginal design consultancy focused on highlighting the importance of Country-Centred Design to deliver culturally responsive and inclusive places. With a dedication to community development, his work sets a benchmark for social innovation by leveraging economic opportunities within the built environment and emphasising the critical role art and design play in creating positive social change.

WHERE & WHEN

Live online. Recording available.
1pm AEDT Thursday 16 October 2025
Local times – WA 10–11am; NT 11.30am–12.30pm; Qld 12–1pm; SA 12.30–1.30pm; ACT, NSW, Tas & Vic 1–2pm

1 hour – 1 formal CPD point

Learning outcomes – Participation will develop practical knowledge and culturally responsive approaches for effective consultation practice.

Units of Competency and Performance Criteria – Practice Management & Professional Conduct – PC 8 – Be able to implement culturally responsive and meaningful engagement processes that respect the importance of Country and reciprocal relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across architectural services

PBSA Core Area – Practice Management

The webinar will include time for Q&A and a CPD assessment task. Certificates will be issued following participation in the full webinar and online submission of answers to CPD questions.

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