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Respect

Action Deliverable

5 Increase understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights through cultural learning

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6 Demonstrate respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by observing cultural protocols

7 Build respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories by celebrating NAIDOC Week

Respect is not just one of our six company values – it is also integral to our reconciliation journey. We will work diligently to acknowledge and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural learnings, protocols and histories.

• Develop a business case for increasing understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights within our organisation

• Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within our organisation

• Develop an understanding of the local Traditional Owners or Custodians of the lands and waters within our organisation’s office locations

• Develop an understanding of the local Traditional Owners or Custodians of the lands and waters within our organisation’s office locations

• Increase staff’s understanding of the purpose and significance behind cultural protocols, including Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols

• Implement processes to ensure Acknowledgement of Country is conducted/referenced at all conferences, meetings, events and outgoing communications (such as emails and proposals)

• Raise awareness and share information amongst our staff about the meaning of NAIDOC Week

• Introduce our staff to NAIDOC Week by promoting external events in our local area

• RAP Working Group to participate in an external NAIDOC Week event

• Celebrate the individual achievements of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff amongst our wider teams, and provide updates on our reconciliation journey and initiatives over the previous year

Timeline Responsibility

June 2023 National Tenders Manager Head of Sales

June 2023 Head of HR

April 2023 State Manager – SA/NT

April 2023 State Manager – SA/NT

April 2023 State Manager – SA/NT

August 2023 National Tenders Manager Head of Sales

June 2023 Functional Admin Assistant

June 2023 Head of HR

July 2023 Head of Compliance

July 2023 National Tenders Manager