THE ULURU STATEMENT FROM THE HEART

The Uluru Statement from the Heart is an invitation for all Australians “to walk with our First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.”

Accepting the invitation extended in the Uluru Statement from the Heart is consistent with Locum People's mission to strengthen organisations and thus society through the search and selection of excellent people who suit their roles and organisational culture regardless of their race, gender, disability, upbringing or faith. Copious research has demonstrated that better decisions are made by diverse and inclusive organisations.

Implementing the call for Voice, Treaty and Truth-telling will strengthen Australian systems of government and governance and mark a practical step towards meaningful reconciliation. With better government and governance comes greater prosperity, and with that improved options for all Australians regardless of background. Every Australian will do better as a result.

Respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders is an expectation of contemporary organisational governance practice, relevant to all Australian boards. Locum People's current and prospective clients include First Nations directors and governance leaders. We also have First Nations people in our candidate pools.

Australia’s national systems of governance are deficient in recognition and respect for First Nations peoples, and in the quality and outcomes of decisions that impact their lives, families and communities. A constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament will provide an enduring mechanism for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to guide and inform laws and policies on matters relevant to them.

As one of Australia’s leading Human Resources and Recruitment consultants, we can make a constructive contribution to advancing the Statement from the Heart as a National and Organisational human resources and governance issue.