Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders at Lander & Rogers

We're committed to genuine reconciliation and closing the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community. Our approach pursues these objectives by building meaningful relationships, promoting respect and creating opportunity.

Relationships

We believe constructive, two-way relationships are foundational to the pursuit of reconciliation. Our firm forges genuine connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations. These include strong and constructive partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander human rights groups, legal centres, lawyer and law student associations, arts centres and non-government organisations (NGOs).

Respect

We believe respect should embody both understanding and active recognition. To this end, we actively improve awareness within our firm of the rich, unique and diverse cultures of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We want to be known as a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who join, work with or visit the firm.

Opportunities

We're aware of the widespread disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples in relation to employment, business and education. As well as being an equal opportunity employer, we actively support initiatives that promote education, recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We also directly engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned enterprises to create opportunities for business development and growth.

OUR PARTNERS

Djirra

Lander & Rogers has provided pro bono legal advice to Djirra (formerly Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria) since 2009. The service performs vital work building knowledge, strengthening culture, and helping to empower women to escape family violence. Djirra supports victims of family violence to build new lives, contribute to their community and ensure strong family foundations for their children.

Community Spirit Foundation

Lander & Rogers has worked with Community Spirit Foundation (formerly the Cathy Freeman Foundation) since 2010. Our partnership focuses on supporting positive life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Our legal work and community engagement supports the Foundation's aim to build full potential in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Warmun Art Centre

Lander & Rogers partnered with the East Kimberley-based Warmun Art Centre in 2013, through the Arts Law Centre 'Adopt a Lawyer' program. We help service the centre's legal needs and assist with promoting a strong local culture and community. We're grateful to the centre for providing opportunities to engage with the Gija people of the East Kimberley. These experiences enrich our firm's knowledge and understanding of Indigenous language and culture. It's a relationship that has deepened through the legal work, secondments and visits facilitated through the centre.