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Image: RAP Working Group Members: (left to right) Paul, Macarena, Janine, Polly, Dianne and Jessica.
“I’m a proud Māori man from New Zealand who has spent most of my life on Wangan and Gayiri Land. My involvement with our RAP Working Group was driven by the feeling that I can help make genuine change happen within government. I take great pride in the work we do and hope our RAP sets a new benchmark for the Australian Public Service to follow. My experience with the RAP Working Group gives me hope that real change will happen.” - Paul.
“Representing our Northern Territory State Office, I feel privileged to have worked with our RAP Working Group. As a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse person living on Larrakia Country, I have shared my insights through my own personal experiences. This collaborative experience demonstrates true stewardship, as it is in our own day-to-day actions that we can make real change.” – Macarena.
“As a proud Kaurna woman, I believe genuine reconciliation begins with meaningful consultation with our community and Elders – ‘nothing about us without us’. It creates safe spaces where we feel heard, valued and respected through truth-telling and deep listening. Reconciliation requires strong leadership at all levels of government and financial commitment to ensure RAP targets are met, and our mob have increased access to culturally safe employment pathways in the APS.” – Polly.
“Working with the RAP Working Group leaves me hopeful for positive change, as I know that with good people and genuine willingness we will achieve change, understanding, openness and collaboration.” – Dianne.
“I’m grateful to have worked alongside my colleagues to bring together our RAP. We’re a passionate group with a shared focus on driving reconciliation within our department and broader communities. Our efforts will help achieve reconciliation, acknowledge our shared histories and embrace a collective responsibility.” – Jessica.
“I believe reconciliation is everyone’s business. I acknowledge my own learnings and the work I need to do. My experience working on our RAP immersed me in opportunities of connection for positive change, which led me to further my learnings with the Jawun Secondment Program in Northeast Arnhem Land.” – Janine.