Our Reconciliation Action Plan

What is a Reconciliation Action Plan?

Coined by our lead body for Reconciliation (Reconciliation Australia), a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a strategic framework that outlines how an organisation can work to advance reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our first Reconciliation Action Plan

In 2016, we committed to Reconciliation through the development of a ‘Stretch’ Reconciliation Action Plan. The plan was our first vision for an educated understanding around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and contributions. It introduced cultural awareness training, celebrations of key cultural events, and lifted our shared understanding of First Nations people.

Our new Reconciliation Action Plan

After careful reflection, we went back to the drawing board and approached our new ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan with the aim of outlining a meaningful but realistic set of goals. This plan is a refined commitment and roadmap outlining our intentions, actions, and accountability as we strive for a more just, inclusive, and harmonious society.

This RAP emphasises building respectful relationships, increasing cultural awareness, and supporting our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues, participants and communities. 

Recently endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, our new RAP will soon be available to read below.

For more information, don’t hesitate to contact Kelly Kean at kelly.kean@abilityoptions.org.au