Our RAP

Why are we developing a RAP?

Community Gro is developing a RAP to strengthen respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and progress meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by:

• providing a cultural safe workplace that values and respects the histories, cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;

• seeking new opportunities with stakeholders to effectively deliver services through stronger partnerships and strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians

How do we intend to approach implementing our RAP?

The RAP working group will consult with Traditional Owners on development of plan and meet with stakeholders, employees and volunteers to:

• feedback status of RAP plan,

• collaborate on expectations of plan,

• develop principles based on Community Gro’s vision and values and aligned to core business and activities,

• create a comprehensive list of stakeholders,

• ensure actions and deliverables are measurable

• draft plan and present for feedback

The Rap Committee will meet regularly to ensure the RAP remains active and meeting objectives

Our Reconciliation Journey Community Gro contributes to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People by:

• consulting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the design and delivery of projects; ensuring relevant community elders are consulted in the development of projects and support the projects – Connected Beginnings Program,

• actively participating and raising awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues in forums, meetings, events and conferences that relate to early education, health and support services for families,

• seeking out appropriate Traditional Owners to deliver Welcome to Country and

• ensuring entertainment is culturally appropriate at community events sponsored by Community Gro,

• establishing a Cultural Staff Committee

• empowering women in community - Shield of HERS,

• mentoring disengaged students at Kelso Primary School,

• providing a safe place and environment for youth to make positive choices –Youth Drop In

• empowering men to face and break barriers to say it is OK

The Warrior Within