Reconciliation Action Plans

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Name: Reconciliation Action Plan Type: Ongoing Date: Focus: Indigenous Equality Donors: Reconciliation Australia Partners: Link: RAP Toolkit

Reconciliation Australia is dedicated to closing the unacceptable 17-year life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children.

One of their key strategies in achieving that ambition is to support and encourage organisations to sign up to their own tailored Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

A Reconciliation Action Plan is a tool to help organisations build positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. It gives companies a format for exploring how reconciliation can advance your business/organisational objectives. It's a public contribution towards the national effort to close the 17-year life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children.

A RAP formalises contributions by encouraging you to identify clear actions and realistic targets, as well as lessons learnt. While each organisation shapes their own RAP, all plans include a creative blend of relationships, respect and opportunities.

The RAP community includes:

• Large corporations
• Small & medium businesses
• Local, State and Federal government agencies
• Indigenous organisations & enterprises
• Community organisations and not-for-profits
• Schools, universities, TAFEs
• Hospitals and health organisations
• Peak bodies and industry associations
• Faith groups
• Festivals, bands, sporting and creative arts

Developing your RAP