In this powerful episode of Not In My Workplace, Rosie Wheen is joined by Tanya Hosch, who has a long and distinguished history in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, advocacy, and governance. She is also an incredible speaker and, in this episode, Tanya shares her journey from her early career in government in South Australia, her discovery of feminism, and shaping social policy at the AFL. Tanya shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey — and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
In this conversation with trademark warmth and wisdom, Tonya reflects on how boards and leaders can foster safer, more respectful workplaces. She shares practical examples of policies that work — like the AFL’s Respect & Responsibility Policy. Tanya also shares candidly about the emotional demands of leadership and the need for self-awareness and self-care. Through talking about her own experience as an Aboriginal woman who recently became disabled, Tanya Tonya unpacks how overlapping identities can shape — and complicate — professional experiences. You will hear the love and passion Tanya has for the AFL, and it's a privilege to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the AFL revamped its complaint processes to become more victim-survivor-centered. Tanya reminds us how sport, often a mirror of society, can also lead the way in transforming it.
This is a must-listen for leaders, changemakers, and anyone committed to building inclusive, values-driven cultures.
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