Respect
Reconciliation Action Plan: July 2020 to July 2021
| Action | Responsibility | Timeline | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|
6 Increase understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights through cultural learning. | Develop a business case for increasing understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights within our organisation. | June 2021 | RAP Champions |
Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within our organisation. | June 2021 | Director, People and Culture | |
Investigate implementing the APSC’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Framework for appropriate positions. | December 2020 | Director, People and Culture | |
Put in place a national training program to increase the understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights within the entity. | June 2021 | Assistant Director, People and Culture (Learning and Development) | |
7 Demonstrate respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by observing cultural protocols. | Develop an understanding of the different local Traditional Owners or Custodians of the lands and waters within our organisation’s operational areas. | June 2021 | RAP Champions |
Increase staff’s understanding of the purpose and significance behind cultural protocols, including Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols. | June 2021 | Director, People and Culture | |
8 Build respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories by celebrating NAIDOC Week. | Raise awareness and share information amongst our staff about the meaning of NAIDOC Week. | July 2020 and then annually | Director, Communications |
Introduce our staff to NAIDOC Week by promoting external events in our local area. | July 2020 and then annually | RAP Champions | |
RAP Working Group to participate in an external NAIDOC Week event. | First week in July 2020 and then annually | RAP Champions |
