Our Wisdom Tree
It should always be known that the Wisdom Tree is simply sharing good stories and learning, and a guide for how Home Stretch WA can work in a cultural context. It does not mean you don’t need to consult further with Aboriginal people in context to your work.
Building your cultural knowledge allows for your perception to be open, however this does not mean that going to cultural awareness, cultural immersion or reading documents and websites should be the only way of learning and being guided. Always consult local Aboriginal people, and do this respectfully, in a way that is personable and not transactional. We can all learn from each other.
Please note, we have consulted ACCO’s across western Australia to yarn and be part of this Knowledge Hub. Since the languages across WA vary, we have elected not to have one specific language for this website. It is in our future hopes that one day this Hub can have many languages and words local to all those across the state, but for now our capacity was full, and we want to do this respectfully, and the right way, in the future.
- The Community of Practice has developed a Wisdom Tree which highlights Aboriginal ways of working and cultural strength in practice. It articulates how culturally strong approaches, stories of change, and Aboriginal ways of working are woven into the Home Stretch WA practice.
- It is a shared repository of stories, advice, and practices for current and future Home Stretch WA staff. ACCO members of the Community of Practice acts as an oversight body to ensure the Wisdom Tree is meaningful, culturally respectful, and aligned with Aboriginal ways of working.
The Wisdom Tree artwork at the top of this page was developed by previous Community of Practice Aboriginal Practice Lead Paige Wood-Kenney with contributions from Home Stretch WA providers at the Home Stretch WA State Wide Gathering in December 2024. Each branch of the tree represents a component of Aboriginal Ways of Working practice.
Check out the Statewide Gathering highlights & photos here and the Shared Stories.
Acknowledgement
The Home Stretch WA – Community of Practice would like to Acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we use. We would like to pay our respects to our Elders past, present and emerging. We are privileged to be a part of the longest living culture in the world.
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For any ideas, feedback or other comments on the website: homestretch@anglicarewa.org.au
