Reconciliation Action Plan Information Session Hayley Roberts Tom Cappie-Wood RAP Program Officer RAP Program Manager
WHO IS RECONCILIATION AUSTRALIA?
Reconciliation Australia Formerly the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation (1991 2001) National leader on reconciliation: Our vision is for everyone to wake to a reconciled, just and equitable Australia. Independent not-for-profit organization Run a number of programs and campaigns Manage 1000 s of relationships with key stakeholders 2016 & 2017 milestones
Five Dimensions of Reconciliation
WHAT IS A RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN (RAP)?
RAPs: Turning good intentions into actions A RAP is a business plan for reconciliation Formal, structured and public Practical actions/deliverables Take a whole of organisation approach Engage internal & external stakeholders All RAPs are comprised of three pillars: Relationships, Respect and Opportunities
Relationships Respect Opportunities RAP Structure 5 Dimensions of Reconciliation Governance & Reporting
Where does the RAP fit in? Operations Strategy Core business RAP Workplace culture Stakeholder relations Organisational values
RAP Framework Innovate RAP (2 years) Implementing Organisations focus on innovation: testing/piloting programs and strategies. Stretch RAP (3 years) Embedding Set measurable targets for activities, to embed reconciliation within the organisation. Reflect RAP (12 months) Scoping Organisations commit to a pre-determined set of generic actions to achieve over the year. RAP Program Elevate RAP (3 years) Leadership Work with Reconciliation Australia to advance reconciliation on a national level.
The RAP Cycle Recommit to RAP Program Familiarise yourself with the RAP Program Implement RAP Establish a RAP Working Group Endorsement & Launch RAP Stakeholder engagement Develop a RAP
RAP Working Group Establish a RAP Working Group comprising: Staff from all areas of your organisation Executive level staff/decision makers Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander representation Internal RAP Champion
Why develop a RAP?
Benefits of a RAP Tried and tested framework, building accountability through a structure governance model Formalise your commitment to reconciliation Growing external networks, join a RAP community Contribute to good governance practice and risk mitigation Improved workplace culture Build respectful relationships and trust Build reputation as an employer of choice Ensure more effective service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Access new markets and better engagement with existing markets
Universities with RAPs Organisation Name Latest Endorsed RAP Number Latest Endorsed RAP Swinburne University of Technology RAP 1 Swinburne University - Stretch - RAP - 2014 / 2016 University of Melbourne RAP 3 University of Melbourne - Stretch - RAP - 2015 / 2017 Griffith University RAP 2 Griffith University - Stretch - RAP - 2016 / 2018 Edith Cowan University RAP 2 Edith Cowan University - Stretch - RAP - 2015 / 2018 Curtin University of Technology RAP 2 Curtin University of Technology - Stretch - RAP - 2014 / 2017 Federation University Australia RAP 3 Federation University Australia - Innovate - RAP - 2015 / 2017 RMIT University RAP 1 RMIT University - Innovate - RAP - 2016 / 2018 University of Southern Queensland RAP 1 University of Southern Queensland - Innovate - RAP - 2015 / 2017 Central Queensland University RAP 2 Central Queensland University - Innovate - RAP - 2016 / 2018 James Cook University RAP 1 James Cook University - Innovate - RAP - 2014 / 2016 Murdoch University RAP 1 Murdoch University - Innovate - RAP - 2015 / 2018 University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Faculty of Law RAP 1 University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Faculty of Law - Innovate - RAP - 2015 / 2018 University Of South Australia RAP 1 University Of South Australia - Innovate - RAP - 2014 / 2014 Macquarie University RAP 1 Macquarie University - Reflect - RAP - 2016 / 2018 Monash University RAP 1 Monash University - General - RAP - 2013 / 2014 Australian National University (ANU) RAP 1 Australian National University - General - RAP - 2008 / 2016 University of Sunshine Coast (USC) RAP 1 University of Sunshine Coast (USC) - General - RAP - 2009 / 2011 University Of Newcastle RAP 1 University Of Newcastle - General - RAP - 2011 / 2015 University of Canberra RAP 2 University of Canberra - General - RAP - 2014 / 2017
RAPs are changing attitudes and behaviours
RAPs are delivering outcomes
RAP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
RAP Commitments Relationships minimum requirements RAP Working Group Celebrate National Reconciliation Week (NRW) Build meaningful relationships Raise awareness of your RAP Respect minimum requirements Cultural learning Respect cultural protocols Celebrate NAIDOC Week Opportunities minimum requirements Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, retention & development Use of/support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses Governance & Reporting minimum requirements Annual RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire Report publically Renew RAP