Anti-Racism

Professional Development

Australia’s Leading Anti-Racism Training Provider.

Our team of professional consultants, educators, and expert advisors brings together decades of industry-leading insights and community-building expertise that will ensure you have a fit-for-purpose and future-proof professional development program that is aligned with your organisation’s strategy.

Erfan Daliri Anti-Racism Training Kind Enterprises

Racial Equity Training that Actually Works.

Through a combination of online and face-to-face training combined with strategic advice and digital courses, we empower your organisation with the skills, insights, and frameworks required to create genuine and lasting positive social impact.

Live online or face-to-face anti-racism training at Kind Enterprises with Erfan Daliri

Online Training

Live face-to-face anti-racism training for schools, universities and organisations with Erfan Daliri at Kind Enterprises

Live Training

Digital Courses

Live Training Options

Because we’re genuinely interested in listening to where you’re at and what you’d like to achieve, we can create expertly customised training sessions related to the sector you’re in, the work you do, and the capacity of your team.

We use the following course outlines as a starting point to design your organisation’s tailor-made professional development program

Customisable Programs:

1. Introduction to Anti-Racism

Building a strong foundation of shared understanding, this session is the recommended starting place for any organisation wanting to begin an authentic journey towards racial equity. The session will improve racial literacy and build the capacity to engage in informed conversations about race, racism, and racial equity.

Participants will learn about the social construct of race, how it impacts society and where to begin if we want to create social cohesion. The session explains rthe difference between Unconscious Bias, Prejudice, Racism, Interpersonal Racism, Systemic Racism, and provides a brief historical context of how racism was established.

    • Emotional Literacy

    • Prejudice vs Racism

    • Basic Racial literacy

    • What is Unconscious Bias

    • Interpersonal vs Systemic

    • Race is a Social Construct

    • Power and Influence

    • Equity vs Equality

    • 2 hours

    • Interactive Lecture

    • Online or Face-to-Face

    • Pre-Reading Available

    • Workbook Optional

    • Improved Racial Literacy

    • Greater Awareness of Racial Dynamics

    • Shared Foundational Knowledge of Racism

    • Improved Confidence to Safely Discuss Race

    • Greater Capacity to Recognise and Act on Racism

    • Ability to Understand and Alleviate Defensiveness

2. Anti-Racism Empowerment

Building on “Introduction to Anti-Racism”, this session offers a more complex and nuanced understanding of racial equity and anti-racism in the workplace and in society.

Unpacking the themes of power dynamics, intersectionality, cultural safety, and subtle superiority, this session will develop the capacity to recognise and respond to the more pervasive forms of racism and racial discrimination, including microaggressions, systemic inequities, gaslighting, and saviourism.

Participants will be empowered to play a more active role in fostering social cohesion and equity with a social change lens that moves beyond the basics of “Diversity & Inclusion”.

    • How the Construct of Race Functions

    • Power, Influence and Marginalisation

    • Understanding and Avoiding Microaggressions

    • Systemic and Institutional Racism

    • Effective Intersectionality

    • Code-Switching and Cultural Safety

    • Accountability and Allyship

    • Mitigating Saviourism and Superiority

    • Recruitment, Retention, and Progression

    • Building an Anti-Racist Culture

    • 2 hours

    • Interactive Lecture

    • Online or Face-to-Face

    • Pre-Reading Required

    • Workbook Optional

    • Proactive Anti-Racism Allyship Capacity

    • Advanced Awareness of Racial Equity

    • Increased Confidence to Discuss and Address Racism

    • Comprehension of Complex Anti-Racism Talking Points

    • Recognise and Avoid Tokenism

    • Stronger Sense of Cohesion and Unity in Diversity

    • Ability to Improve Attraction, Recruitment and Retention

    • Capacity to Apply an Intersectional Lens

3. Unconscious Bias Training

This session will first differentiate unconscious bias from other forms of discrimination and prejudice and then build awareness of how to mitigate the bias and apply a proactive systems lens.

Session content will include how and why unconscious bias forms, how bias functions, how it differs from overt racial prejudice, and the impacts of unconscious bias on learning, productivity, retention and organisational culture.

    • How Unconscious Bias is Different to Prejudice

    • How Our Brains Develop Unconscious Bias

    • The Impact of Unconscious Bias on Decision-Making

    • How to Track and Mitigate Unconscious Bias

    • Decreasing our Susceptibility to Unconscious Bias

    • Online or face-to-face

    • 2 hours

    • Interactive

    • Understanding of the difference between bias and prejudice

    • Ability to acknowledge and mitigate the impacts of bias

    • Awareness of invisible social norms that cause tangible outcomes

    • Tools and insights to create a more just and equitable workplace

    • Improved organisational culture and approach to inclusion

  • Costs vary according to the number of sessions booked and the number of learners per session. To find out more information about the pricing structure please get in touch.

4. Racial Literacy

Racial Literacy is more than words and definitions, it also refers to the ability to recognise racial dynamics in society. This training helps you develop your foundational awareness of how race functions so you can have more effective conversations and consultations around racial equity.

You will learn key concepts, master critical vocabulary, and build your confidence and competence to talk about race and racism in personal and professional settings.

    • Emotional Management

    • Key Vocabulary

    • Race Equity Vocabulary

    • Race as a Social Construct

    • Power and Discrimination

    • Systemic vs Interpersonal

    • Prejudice vs Superiority

    • Racial Dynamics

    • Social Justice

    • Online or face-to-face

    • 90mins

    • Interactive

    • Learn key terminology around race and racism

    • Build confidence and courage to talk about race

    • Understand how and why race was socially constructed

    • Better understand and articulate your relationship to race

    • Better comprehend how racism exists in society

    • Improved capacity to see and decode racial power dynamics in society

  • Costs vary according to the number of sessions booked and the number of learners per session. To find out more information about the pricing structure please get in touch.

5. Anti-Racism for Media Organisations

This training program has been specifically designed for media and content creators, journalists, film-makers, producers, directors, artists, and executives in the media industry. Learn to recognise the difference between systemic, subtle, and overt racism and get clear on how you can plan your role in creating content that does not contribute to racism in society. This is an advanced session and will only be facilitated for those who have completed either Racial Literacy or Introduction to Anti-Racism.

    • Racial Literacy

    • Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Nationality

    • A Brief History of Racism in the Media

    • Cultural Superiority

    • Negative Representation

    • News Media Marginalisation

    • Systemic Racism in Media

    • Unconscious Bias in Coverage

    • Overt Prejudice in Content

    • Racism in Media Commentary

    • Anti-Racist Media

    • The Role of Leadership

    • Online or face-to-face

    • 2 hours

    • Interactive

    • Learn about the role the media has historically played in creating racism

    • Recognise the role the media currently plays in social cohesion

    • Understand the difference between unconscious bias and prejudice

    • Build capacity to improve diversity and create inclusion

    • Differentiate between systemic and interpersonal racism in media

    • Recognise unjust dynamics and learn to address them

    • Better understand your role as a responsible content producer

  • Costs vary according to the number of sessions booked and the number of learners per session. To find out more information about the pricing structure please contact us.

6. Understanding Intersectionality

It is unlikely that any academic term has ever been misused and misappropriated as consistently as the term “Intersectionality”, and yet, the true meaning of this hugely important concept must play a central role in the design and delivery of any social policy framework or workplace cultural shift that seeks to contribute to equity, inclusion and socio-economic justice. This session will build on your awareness of this concept and clarify how you can effectively apply this lens for more just and equitable outcomes for all.

    • Who is Dr Kimberlé Crenshaw?

    • Defining Intersectionality

    • Race and Gender Dynamics

    • The Layers of Identity

    • Prejudice, Power and Discrimination

    • Analysis of Power Dynamics

    • Addressing Systemic Inequity

    • Online or face-to-face

    • 90 mins

    • Interactive

    • Improve your awareness of Intersectionality as a framework

    • Understand the history of the concept of intersectionalityy

    • Learn how an Intersectional lens can improve your social policy

    • Comprehend power dynamics and their intersections

    • Build your confidence applying and explaining intersectionality

  • Costs vary according to the number of sessions booked and the number of learners per session. To find out more information about the pricing structure please get in touch.

7. Advanced Cultural Awareness

Let’s move beyond the tokenism of “Cultural Awareness” and build a more complex understanding of culture as a worldview and how that impacts our lives, workplaces and society. This training session will give you the confidence to discuss culture and cultural differences with professional competence. Better understanding the concepts of saviourism, paternalism, cultural superiority and cultural fetishisation will improve your capacity for cultural safety and cultural sensitivity.

    • Cultural awareness basics

    • Developing our understanding of culture

    • Culture as a worldview and a way of knowing

    • Moving past cultural superiority and saviourism

    • Paternalism and fetishisation in social services

    • Upending Cross-cultural communication

    • Understanding cultural safety and anti-racism

    • Ethical community engagement

    • Rights, representation and social justice

    • Online or face-to-face

    • 2 hours

    • Interactive

    • Build your awareness of cultural competence

    • Improve your capacity for cultural safety and sensitivity

    • Develop your confidence and competence in cross-cultural affairs

    • Learn to engage ethically in co-design process

    • Understand the deeper implications of culture beyond aesthetics

    • Become a more effective ally and advocate for change

    • Improve service provision processes and outcomes

  • Costs vary according to the number of sessions booked and the number of learners per session. To find out more information about the pricing structure please contact us.

8. Inclusive Leadership

Learn how to become a more effective and inclusive leader by exploring core DE&I concepts, modern leadership skills, and the changing face of the workforce. This training will provide insights and tools to create an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equity

    • Introduction to DE&I

    • Understanding Diversity

    • Workforce Wellbeing

    • Modern Leadership Skills

    • Working Towards Equity

    • Online or face-to-face

    • 2 hours

    • Interactive

    • Develop a deeper understanding of core DE&I concepts, and how they impact organizational culture and the employee experience.

    • Explore and gain an understanding of diversity in its many forms, including gender, sexuality, ability, neurodiversity, culture, race, and ethnicity.

    • Acquire modern leadership skills to better support and lead a diverse and inclusive workforce, including strategies for recruitment, retention, and progression.

    • Learn how to recognize and combat unconscious bias in the workplace, and identify systemic barriers to equity.

    • Develop a plan for creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace culture, including strategies for promoting workforce wellbeing and addressing systemic barriers to equity.

  • Costs vary according to the number of sessions booked and the number of learners per session. To find out more information about the pricing structure please contact us.

9. Building an Anti-Racist Organisation

Learn how to create a more inclusive workplace culture by examining the impact of systemic racism on your organisation. This training will provide the tools and strategies necessary to transform your organisation into an anti-racist institution.

    • The Role of Allyship in Anti-racism

    • Assessing Your Organisation

    • Proactive Leadership and Communication

    • Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture

    • Accountability and Measuring Progress

    • Creating Lasting Change

    • Holding yourself and others accountable

    • Measuring progress and success

    • Sustaining momentum and creating lasting change

    • Online or face-to-face

    • 2 hours

    • Interactive

    • Develop a deeper understanding of systemic racism and its impact on organizational culture and the employee experience.

    • Gain insight into the difference between diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how they relate to creating an anti-racist organization.

    • Learn how to conduct a diversity audit and identify areas of improvement in your organization, including creating a plan for change.

    • Develop effective communication strategies to address resistance and opposition, and promote allyship and accountability.

    • Gain tools and strategies to create an inclusive workplace culture, including addressing unconscious bias and fostering an inclusive work environment.

  • Costs vary according to the number of sessions booked and the number of learners per session. To find out more information about the pricing structure please contact us.

10. Racial Equality for DE&I professionals

This is an advanced training session designed to develop the skills and insights of DE&I professionals and empower them to work towards racial equality in the workplace. DE&I in 2023 without a race lens is no longer DE&I.

    • A look at DE&I impacts and outcomes by the numbers

    • Applying a systems thinking approach to authentic DE&I

    • Gender constructs and how they impact the workplace

    • Understanding the implications of intersectionality at work

    • Unpacking the roots of discrimination and marginalisation

    • Data collection, analysis and impact measurement for DE&I

    • A whole-of-organisation approach to effective cultural shift

    • Evolving the conceptual framework through which we view DE&I

    • How to foster a truly inclusive workplace as a DE&I professional

    • Online or face-to-face

    • 2 x 2 hours

    • Interactive

    • A nuanced understanding of how to apply a racial equality lens to DE&I

    • Improved capacity to strategise and steer effective DE&I initiatives

    • Holistic understanding of intersectionality and how to account for it

    • Ability to understand and analyse power dynamics and inequity

    • Improved capacity to affect positive cultural shifts in the workplace

    • Knowledge of how to improve attraction, recruitment and retention

    • Clearer pathways of collaboration and cooperation between DE&I & HR

  • Costs vary according to the number of sessions booked and the number of learners per session. To find out more information about the pricing structure please contact us.

Customisable program modules include:

Why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only moral imperatives, but they are also critical for creating thriving organisations and communities. When you prioritise diversity, equity and inclusion, you are able to tap into a wider pool of talent, foster creativity and innovation, and build stronger connections with customers, students, clients and teammates. Furthermore, you create a culture that values and celebrates differences, contributes to the wellbeing of all, and drives positive social impact.

  • Foster an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential

  • Boost engagement, innovation, productivity, attraction and staff retention rates

  • Contribute to a wider social culture of cohesion, unity, equity and connection

  • Empower your team to take steps toward tangible actions for positive impact

All training programs are tailored to suit your organisational needs and context.

Get in touch to discuss yours now.

What past participants have said…

  • "I really appreciated Erfan's rigorous, yeat accessible introduction to what are likely very unfamiliar topics to most people. It raised my level of belief and trust in our firm, which is not just paying lip-service to diversity and inclusion."

    -Herbert Smith Freehills

  • "Erfan's talk was the best explanation on racism I've ever heard. His way of teaching is not only engaging and clear, but also very sensitive and non-judgmental, which means that he caters to everyone, no matter where they are on the journey to understanding racism and anti-racism."

    -Twining Enterprise

  • "Erfan challenged and inspired us to play an active tole in creating change, and set us on the path for further reflection and learning. We heartily recommend his courses."

    -Lauren Piro, People and Culture Director, QUIIP

  • "This was the most powerful anti-racism training I have attended since arriving in Australia. I know that we've got a long way to go, but the fact that we are able to have this training shows that we are on the right track. It was inspiring, empowering and authentic. Erfan is superb. Thank you."

    -Herbert Smith Freehills

  • "Erfan is an excellent, clear and insightful presenter. This is an excellent session and should be mandatory for everyone!"

    -Herbert Smith Freehills

  • "This was one of the best and I believe most helpful anti-racism sessions I have ever attended."

    -Herbert Smith Freehills

  • "Erfan delivers engaging and inspiring anti-racism empowerment training programs, offering an insightful way to sustainably transform schools and society. He is a high-impact presenter and is captivating from start to end."

    -Dr Manjul Gokul, Dean of Pedagogy and Performance, Yeronga State High School

  • "I found Erfan's definition of racism very insightful and profound. This session was so important.

    -Herbert Smith Freehills

  • "The training was insightful, impactful and moving and I can't recommend it highly enough."

    -QUIIP

  • "Really great session, very clear and insightful. Hopefully we can have more sessions as I feel I learned a lot!"

    -Permira

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