Building strong relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians is a key priority for our organisation and central to our business activities. We will focus on connecting people, sharing experiences, fostering transparent governance, encouraging open communication, and creating meaningful engagement and partnerships in order to inform better service delivery.
Action 1
Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations.
| Deliverable | Timeline | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Meet with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations to develop guiding principles for future engagement. | December 2025 | Senior Lead Diversity & Inclusion |
| 1.2 Develop and implement an engagement plan to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations. | June 2027 | Senior Manager Community & Partner Engagement |
| 1.3 Meet with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and community health organisations to identify and discuss health priorities and concerns of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. | June 2026 | Senior Lead Diversity & Inclusion |
Action 2
Build relationships through celebrating National Reconciliation Week (NRW).
| Deliverable | Timeline | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 Circulate Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources and reconciliation materials to our staff. | May 2026 & 2027 | Senior Manager Employee Communication |
| 2.2 RAP Working Group members to participate in an external NRW event. | 27 May - 3 June 2026 & 2027 | Senior Lead Diversity & Inclusion |
Action 3
Promote reconciliation through our sphere of influence.
| Deliverable | Timeline | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Develop and implement a staff engagement strategy to raise awareness of reconciliation across our workforce. | June 2027 | Senior Manager Employee Communication |
| 3.2 Communicate our commitment to reconciliation publicly. | September 2025 | Director Communications |
| 3.3 Explore opportunities to positively influence our external stakeholders to drive reconciliation outcomes. | October 2025 | Senior Lead Diversity & Inclusion |
| 3.4 Collaborate with RAP organisations and other like-minded organisations to develop innovative approaches to advance reconciliation. | October 2025 | Senior Lead Diversity & Inclusion |
| 3.5 Share the successes and strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, staff, and programs by showcasing positive outcomes and effective initiatives through promotional channels internally and externally. | June 2026 | Senior Manager Employee Communication |
Action 4
Promote positive race relations through anti-discrimination strategies.
| Deliverable | Timeline | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 Conduct a review of HR policies and procedures to identify existing anti-discrimination provisions, and future needs. | July 2025 | Senior Policy & Research Manager |
| 4.2 Develop, implement, and communicate an anti-discrimination policy for our organisation. | December 2026 | Senior Policy & Research Manager |
| 4.3 Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisors to consult on our anti-discrimination policy. | July 2026 | Senior Policy & Research Manager |
| 4.4 Educate senior leaders on the effects of racism. | June 2026 | Senior Lead Diversity & Inclusion |
| 4.5 Research, develop, implement, and communicate an anti-racism policy for our organisation. | December 2026 | Senior Policy & Research Manager |
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