OUR HISTORY
BlackCard’s approach is based on a cultural competency course developed by Mary Graham and Lilla Watson, Aboriginal Elders and Educators and long-time course developers and lecturers for the University of Queensland. The founders of the BlackCard have developed and taught core university subjects such as “Aboriginal Perspectives” and “Aboriginal Approaches to Knowledge” both at an undergraduate and post- graduate level since the 1970’s.
The demand for their knowledge and expertise as educators has grown beyond the university sector to the broader business and community sectors. This led the founders to develop the BlackCard. The BlackCard builds cultural competency to work effectively with members of the Aboriginal community. The BlackCard’s approach requires strengthening ethical behaviour enabling all people to understand and undertake respectful relationships with each other.
Creating a society that includes us all in a meaningful and productive way by people working more effectively with First Nation people and each other.
OUR VALUES
BlackCard’s approach is based on a cultural competency course developed by Mary Graham and Lilla Watson, Aboriginal Elders and Educators and long-time course developers and lecturers for the University of Queensland. The founders of the BlackCard have developed and taught core university subjects such as “Aboriginal Perspectives” and “Aboriginal Approaches to Knowledge” both at an undergraduate and post- graduate level since the 1970’s.
The demand for their knowledge and expertise as educators has grown beyond the university sector to the broader business and community sectors. This led the founders to develop the BlackCard. The BlackCard builds cultural competency to work effectively with members of the Aboriginal community. The BlackCard’s approach requires strengthening ethical behaviour enabling all people to understand and undertake respectful relationships with each other.
Creating a society that includes us all in a meaningful and productive way by people working more effectively with First Nation people and each other.
ABOUT US
WORKING WITH PEOPLE, NOT FOR PEOPLE, WITH THE GENIUS OF ABORIGINAL KNOWLEDGE.
CULTURAL TRAINING
BlackCard’s Cultural Capability Training consists of two important components: (1) face to face workshops and (2) online training. Both are designed to compliment each other and further solidify cultural capability, strengthening ethical behaviour between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
KNOWLEDGE
BlackCard’s Aboriginal knowledge strengthens ethical behaviour by enabling people to develop an understanding to undertake the same obligations and responsibilities to Land and to each other as Aboriginal people have practised for thousands of years.
CULTURAL TOURS
The BlackCard offer three unique cultural tours in the heart of Brisbane city. Each tour provides a rare opportunity to learn more about Brisbane’s Aboriginal history through the genius knowledge of Aboriginal tour guides.
ATR
BlackCard use Aboriginal Terms of Reference (ATR) as a communicational tool in workshops and through our online training portal. While there are a number of ATR, the BlackCard Elders have determined that there are five core and foundational principles.
THE AUSTRALIAN BLACKCARD PTY LTD (BLACKCARD)IS A 100% ABORIGINAL OWNED AND OPERATEDBUSINESS CERTIFIED WITH SUPPLY NATION.
BLACKCARD TEAM
WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING CULTURAL CAPABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH MEMBERS OF THE ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY.
Mundanara Bayles AFHEA MAICD
DR LILLA WATSON
DR MARY GRAHAM
CHARLIE WATSON
TRAINING & CONSULTANCY
BLACKCARD DELIVERS CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, TRAINING & CONSULTANCY
BLACKCARD RESOURCES
Learn the history from Aboriginal people. Your opportunity to experience an authentic, warm and culturally inclusive welcome. You are invited to experience our tours which include Cultural insights, Aboriginal history, Aboriginal art and Aboriginal cultural performance elements. Be entertained by our Didgeridoo player and learn about the oldest musical instruments in the world.
This exclusive knowledge library is made up of over 50 readings, lecture notes and articles that support the BlackCard training experience and take your knowledge further.
BlackCard can deliver cultural education courses from a two hour introductory level workshop, half day, full day workshop or two day accredited course. Our elders only facilitate the half day and full day program.
We use Aboriginal Approaches to Knowledge to work with organisations to help develop their people to better engage with not only Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people but ALL people. Our program can be tailored to meet the organisations RAP outcomes or internal strategic action plans (ie. Indigenous Employment/Engagement Strategies)
To enrol into BlackCards online learning portal we have developed 3 Core modules, to be completed before enrolling in individual modules. As you complete each module you will collect a BlackCard Badge and after collecting 3 badges you will be able to select any of our individual modules.
WORKSHOPS
BlackCard Online Cultural Capability Program
3 hours condensed with one hour prep
plus GST
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Includes 14 days complimentary access to BlackCard’s Learning Portal
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Equivalent to one day face to face workshop
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Additional: 12 month subscription to BlackCard’s Learning Portal: Please Enquire
5 module webinar program
plus GST
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Includes 14 days complimentary access to BlackCard’s Learning Portal
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Equivalent to one day face to face workshop
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Additional: 12 month subscription to BlackCard’s Learning Portat: Please Enquire
BlackCard can deliver cultural education courses from a two-hour introductory level workshop, half day, full day workshop or two-day accredited course.
We use Aboriginal Approaches to Knowledge to work with organisations to help develop their people to better engage with not only Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people but ALL people. Our program can be tailored to meet the organisations RAP outcomes or internal strategic action plans (i.e. Indigenous Employment/Engagement Strategies).
BlackCards Online Learning Portal compliments face to face training. We have developed 3 core training modules with an exclusive knowledge library that contains over 50 readings, lecture notes and articles that support the BlackCard training experience to take your knowledge further.
AWAKENING LEVEL
plus GST
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“Above & Beyond Cultural Awareness” Workshop
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2 hour min workshop
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up to 20 staff max
AWARENESS LEVEL
plus GST
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“Above & Beyond Cultural Awareness” Workshop
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Half Day Program
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up to 20 staff max
BLACKCARD ACCREDITATION
plus GST
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2 Day Intensive Face to Face
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2 Day workshop
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15 people max
NEWS
This year, Australia’s leading supplier diversity event, Connect, was transformed into a unique online experience, breaking down borders to support the growth of the Indigenous business sector. Supply Nation’s Connect 2021 was delivered via world-class technology, allowing greater accessibility and engagement, with plans to resume the face-to-face tradeshow event in 2022.
Hosted by renowned journalist, author and filmmaker, Stan Grant, Connect 2021 was held in May and incorporated the Knowledge Forum, Tradeshow and Awards Show into an interactive two-day online experience.
“When I think about my ancestors and the fight, they had to fight I feel a deep sense of obligation to continue what they started. That’s one of the reasons why I went into business with my elders and started BlackCard with my co-founder Dr Lilla Watson, to provided cultural training to organisations like CommBank that enables people to work effectively with members of the Aboriginal community.
This award is a testament to all of the hard work put in over the years from all of our BlackCard team. I’d like to thank my elders, its honour to be in business with you and lastly our partners, Commonwealth Bank Australia.
Co-founder of the BlackCard Mundanara Bayles