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Cultural strengthening

Orygen's Cultural Strengthening Plan reflects the learning, listening and collaboration that continue to shape our commitment to genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, their families and communities. 

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Developed by the First Nations team, with support from the Cultural Strengthening Committee and First Nations Advisory Group, the plan draws on extensive consultation across Orygen to bring together diverse perspectives to strengthen our cultural capability across research, mental health services and leadership. 

The plan, built on the foundations of Orygen's inaugural plan in 2021, sets out a shared commitment to listening to, learning from and advocating for the perspectives, knowledge and expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

It will guide Orygen's efforts to strengthen cultural safety across the organisation and contribute to better mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

As outlined in the  Orygen Statement of Commitment to the First Nations of Australia, this work is First Nations-led and ensures First Nations voices are platformed in the process of cultural strengthening. 

Orygen’s Cultural Strengthening journey 

Cultural strengthening the process by which Orygen can progress towards cultural safety. Our journey so far has included the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (2015-2016), the Statement of Commitment to First Nations of Australia, the 2021-25 Cultural Strengthening Plan and the latest piece of work, the 2026-2026 Cultural Strengthening Plan.