SEPTEMBER 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2021
Our Vision for Reconciliation
Our vision for reconciliation in Australia is one where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this country are returned to a place of equality, dignity and respect, and that we as a nation continue to work to close the gap through the recognition of values, beliefs and practices in order to relate and work together more effectively.
As an advocate for vulnerable people in the community we value inclusion and collaboration. We acknowledge our role in ensuring all Australians have the opportunity to participate in the life of the community, and experience fairness and mutual respect. We envisage a nation that is free from all racism; where empowerment and healing has occurred through acknowledgement of the wrongs of the past and the subsequent intergenerational effects on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As an organisation we value diversity for the richness and creativity it brings to society and it is with a sense of hope, optimism and pride that we embark upon the implementation of this RAP. We are excited to put actions behind the words in the plan that will enable us to create real, tangible and sustainable change.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and the places in which we live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past, present and emerging. Momentum Collective is committed to an inclusive and positive future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people.
Message from the CEO
I am delighted to introduce Momentum Collective’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2019 - 2021. While great effort is being made to close the gap that exists between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, there is still much to be done to achieve reconciliation. Momentum Collective is committed to positively contributing to Australia’s reconciliation journey and to building strong, trusting relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we support.
Virginia Walker Chief Executive Officer Momentum Collective
Message from Reconciliation Australia
On behalf of Reconciliation Australia, I am delighted to see Momentum Collective continue its reconciliation journey and to formally endorse its second Innovate RAP. Through the development of an Innovate RAP, Momentum Collective continues to play an important part in a community of over 1,000 dedicated corporate, government, and not-forprofit organisations that have formally committed to reconciliation through the RAP program since its inception in 2006.
Karen Mundine Chief Executive Officer Reconciliation Australia
Relationships
Momentum Collective core values are: Trust and Respect; Wellbeing; Innovation; Working Well Together; and Being Gracious. To truly “live” these values, we are committed to building mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Actions:
• Raise internal and external awareness of our RAP to promote reconciliation within our business and sector
• Improve Momentum Collective’s engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• RAP Working Group to actively monitor RAP development and implementation of actions, tracking progress and reporting
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to support positive outcomes
• Celebrate and participate in National Reconciliation Week by providing opportunities to build and maintain relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians
• Promote positive race relations through antidiscrimination strategies
• Celebrate/Commemorate other dates of significance to reconciliation to raise awareness of Australia’s reconciliation journey
Respect
Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and histories is fundamental to the services we provide. As an organisation we encourage cultural diversity and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ knowledge, and encourage guidance from the Elders within the communities we support.
Actions:
• Engage employees in understanding the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols, such as Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country, to ensure there is a shared meaning
• Engage all staff in cultural learning opportunities to increase understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and achievements
• Provide opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to engage with their cultures and communities by celebrating NAIDOC Week
• Ensure Momentum Collective’s workplace, communications and events are culturally safe and appropriate
• Provide and promote culturally appropriate opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, Volunteers and Students, both internally and externally
• Display an Acknowledgement of Country and local Aboriginal tribe name plaque at each of Momentum sites that are accessed by Aboriginal and Torres Islander People across the region
Opportunities
Momentum Collective recognises that strong communities and a diverse workforce is integral to ensuring that our clients receive culturally appropriate support. We also recognise the need for access to staff who have connection to community and an understanding of how to support each individual to reach their goals and optimise their health and wellbeing.
We are committed to supporting initiatives that encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to join the Momentum Collective team and to share their cultural knowledge, language diversity, experience and skills with the organisation.
Actions:
• Investigate opportunities to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity within Momentum Collective
• Improve our service delivery and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership within Momentum Collective
• Contribute to improving the health status and life expectancy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by partnering with relevant organisations to develop and implement projects that advance health and well-being outcomes
• Create opportunities to improve and increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes in the workplace
Governance, Tracking Progress and Reporting
Actions:
• Review, refresh and update RAP
• Provide appropriate support for effective implementation of RAP commitments
• The RAP Working Group to monitor and report on progress of completion of RAP actions to General Manager Practice on a quarterly basis
• Report RAP achievements, challenges and learnings to Reconciliation Australia
• Report RAP achievements, challenges and learnings internally and externally
