Respect

Reconciliation Action Plan: July 2020 to July 2021

ActionResponsibilityTimelineDeliverable

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