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Conclusion
Since 2001, Jawun has built a unique environment
for engagement and collaboration among its
Indigenous, corporate, government and
philanthropic partners. As Jawun’s partners
leverage these relationships, a rich story of
shared value has emerged.
The value created for corporate and government
partners is experienced at both the employee and
organisational level. Employees who participate
in Jawun secondments benefit both personally
and professionally from the experience, gaining
deeper awareness and understanding of
Indigenous culture and challenges, a broadening
of cultural perspectives, development in emotional
intelligence, and enhanced career growth.
Organisations experience value creation and return
on investment in the form of improved global
intercultural capability, people and leadership
development, enhanced organisational culture
and employer brand, and the delivery of corporate
social responsibility.
The influence of the Jawun model extends beyond
individuals and partner organisations as those
transformed by their experiences share their
learnings and insights about Indigenous Australia
with others, take action to redress Indigenous
disadvantage, or use their positions of authority
to influence public opinion or the cultures of
large organisations.
This story of shared value will continue in 2016,
when Jawun’s Learnings and Insights report will
focus on the impact of the Jawun program on
Indigenous organisations and communities.
Tony Berg AM (Chair, Jawun Board), Rose Manzini (Jawun General Manager, Remote Regions), Louise Law (Jawun Regional Director,
North East Arnhem Land), Rupert Myer AO (Jawun Board) and Karyn Baylis (CEO, Jawun), North East Arnhem Land, 2014.
Photo: Daniel Linnet, Linnet Foto
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