Reconciliation
Acknowledgement of Country
Acknowledgement of Country
Acknowledgement of Country
Our Vision for Reconciliation
The Housing Plus Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been developed by our RAP Working group which is made up of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff with the goal to embed Reconciliation within our organisation, our culture and our goals moving forward.
Housing Plus’s vision is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be treated as equals, have their voice heard and support them in their journey by walking together, have their culture and histories valued, appreciated, and admired with dignity and respect.
We believe in celebrating the rich heritage of one of the oldest continuing cultures and recognising the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
We are continuing our journey to empower and create opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access housing, supports, and employment.
Key Achievements
2023-24
- Held Reconciliation Week events inviting the Elders of our communities to come and have a yarn with staff about their experiences and their culture.
- Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within our organisation.
- Implemented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency Training (Module B), through the Centre of Cultural Competence Australia
- Supported local NAIDOC Committees to run their events and encourage all staff to attend local events and held an Elders Lunch in Orange during NAIDOC Week.
- Conducted a review of HR policies and procedures to identify existing anti-discrimination provisions, and future needs.
- Increase staff’s understanding of the purpose and significance behind cultural protocols, including Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols. Developing an understanding of the local Traditional Owners or Custodians of the lands and waters within our organisation’s operational area.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan
