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People Strategy

The [People Strategy (Internal)](redacted: s22) will drive the creation of a values-driven culture and system of work.

The Strategy’s four key pillars:

Workforce
Capability
Performance
Engagement

Inclusion and Diversity

The NDIA’s [Inclusion and Diversity Framework (Internal)](redacted: s22) outlines the NDIA’s commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace, where all employees feel connected, included, and able to bring their whole selves to work.

Indigenous

Indigenous Australians are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, descended from groups that existed in Australia and surrounding islands prior to British colonisation.

Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP)

The IAP is a 12-month [Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (External)](redacted: s22) (IAP), facilitated by Services Australia. This program provides a tailored approach to learning, based on academic and cultural needs. It offers a full time entry-level position, competitive salary and a nationally recognised certificate or diploma.

Indigenous Australian Government Development Program (IAGDP)

The [IAGDP Program (External)](redacted: s22) is a 12-month entry-level program, facilitated by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment combining ongoing employment with structured learning, leading to a Diploma of Government.

Indigenous Champion

The Indigenous Champion is a senior person within the Agency that has an acknowledged role to sponsor, support or champion activities related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Jawun Program

The [Jawun APS Secondment Program (External)](redacted: s22) is open to high-performing, highly skilled Executive Level employees, who are flexible, resilient and are prepared to be taken out of their comfort zone to work for a six-week period in an Indigenous organisation. Jawun also offer six to twelve week Empowered Communities secondments to SES Band 1 or high performing Executive Level 2 staff.

NAIDOC

[NAIDOC Week (External)](redacted: s22) celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but also by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW)

[NRW (External)](redacted: s22) commemorates two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey—the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision. The week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort.

NDIA

The National Disability Insurance Agency is a Commonwealth government organisation administering the NDIS. Also known as ‘the Agency’.

Partners in the Community (PITC)

Partners in the Community are suitably experienced and qualified organisations within the community that deliver local area coordination (LAC) and Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services. The NDIA will source partners, manage partner agreements, support and train partners, and set standards for partners in their delivery of LAC and ECEI services.

NDIA Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

The [Reconciliation Action Plan (Internal)](redacted: s22) states the Agency’s commitment to providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with culturally responsible and equitable access to both the Scheme and employment opportunities within the Agency.

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