Organisational allyship: An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander view

In the first episode of this two-part series, Grant Sarra, a Goreng Goreng man from Queensland, joins us to share an Aboriginal perspective on about what organisational allyship looks like for individuals, teams and broader organisations. 

Grant shares his personal story, rooted in Goreng Goreng Country and his Italian heritage, and highlights the impact of colonisation, racism and intergenerational trauma. He emphasises the importance of knowing who you are, where you come from and how this shapes your worldview and actions. 

Grant talks through how authentic allyship requires sitting, listening and learning before acting, walking in parallel with communities rather than ahead of them. He emphasises that allyship is about honour, integrity, dignity and humility, not ego or recognition.   

In this episode, you will learn about:  

• what organisational allyship is and why it’s important [02:37] 

• deep listening [03:38] 

• building trust and truth-telling [06:38].