UNCC100: Strategies for Indigenous Participation in Professions

This essay addresses the under-representation of indigenous communities, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia, within various professional settings. It highlights the socio-economic and cultural challenges they face, including lack of educational qualifications, workplace harassment, and discrimination, which contribute to lower employment rates and health disparities. The essay emphasizes the importance of the 'common good' concept in providing indigenous communities with equal access to resources and opportunities. It suggests strategies such as incorporating relevant certificate and diploma courses, promoting diverse recruitment practices in human resource departments, and implementing policies to address workplace discrimination. The essay also references several studies and reports to support its arguments, providing a comprehensive overview of the issues and potential solutions to improve indigenous participation in the professional workforce.