Principal speaker
Chris Sarra
Beyond victims: The challenge of leadership
There is a need for a new relationship with the First Peoples of Australia, one based on respect and high expectations. This demands a shift in assumptions about what is possible. Finding a better way to recognise and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is essential. If the proposed constitutional amendment is to make a meaningful impact on the lives of all Australians, leadership that asks intelligent questions, demands meaningful answers and effective outcomes is required. Dr Chris Sarra will examine the styles of leadership that have emerged and prevailed since white settlement and argue it is time for a new approach. It is time to break the old patterns of behaviour and expectations, that have seen Aboriginal leaders rise briefly to national prominence before being burnt out or marginalised. Dr Sarra will draw on his experience in transforming schools and their communities to suggest approaches that might make a lasting impact. He will argue that there is a need for a new style of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal leadership to achieve honorable and sustainable outcomes. This important lecture will propose practical pathways in the lead up to the referendum. Hosted by Paul Barclay, ABC Radio National Big Ideas.
Seats are limited so booking is essential.
http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/calevents/general/talks/beyond-victims
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