Aboriginal Organisation
GOAL ONE
Building Our Aboriginal-Led Future
This year we took significant steps towards our goal of becoming an Aboriginal-led organisation and strengthening cultural foundations across Community Resources. We achieved a major milestone – the approval and launch of our first ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Launched in June, the RAP was the result of over 18 months of listening, consultation and co-design. It reflects the voices and contributions of our Co-Chair and Worimi woman, Katriina Heikkanen, Aboriginal staff, Elders, our RAP Working Group and People and Culture leadership.
The launch, held during National Reconciliation Week on Mabo Day, brought Elders, staff and community together on Worimi Country to share reflections and yarns over a meal. Stories from Aunty Janis and Aunty Lyn reinforced why this work matters – and why it must continue with commitment and care.
Our RAP gives us a clear path forward.
It provides actions and accountability to embed Aboriginal ways of working across the organisation. It ensures practices, policies and community engagement reflect Aboriginal culture and values, creating an environment where cultural knowledge is respected, celebrated and applied.
Looking ahead, our focus is on bringing these commitments to life across all our sites by:
- Creating more opportunities for Aboriginal leadership and cultural practice
- Building deeper partnerships with Elders, Aboriginal organisations and staff
- Tracking progress so we know we’re making a difference
- Continuing to grow cultural awareness and learning for everyone in our organisation
Our goal is for every site, service and team member – as well as our partners and clients – to feel part of this journey.
By embedding Aboriginal ways of being in all we do, we create stronger connections and more inclusive workplaces. Together we can build a future where culture is celebrated and caring for Country is second nature.
