Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan July 2023 – June 2025
Our vision for reconciliation is for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to understand their financial rights and be able to enforce them. We aim to be a trusted adviser and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in financial stress, within our areas of expertise. With research showing that only one in two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are financially secure, our work with this community to build financial well-being and resilience could not be more important.
Our journey to Reconciliation formally began with our inaugural Reflect RAP which was launched in October 2018. The purpose of a RAP is to provide an organisation with a structured approach to advancing reconciliation. RAPs recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples face significant structural disadvantage and discrimination in Australian society, and set out blueprints for organisations to commit to advancing reconciliation. Our RAP is our commitment we will take practical actions to develop respectful relationships and create meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Financial Rights is building on those initial steps by launching our Innovate RAP. We see this as a means to strengthening our existing policies and procedures. We seek to publicly acknowledge the importance of reconciliation to our service and our commitment to progressing reconciliation in Australia.
To that end, we have developed our Innovate RAP in order to:
• Ensure our service effectively engages with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in its planning and decision-making processes.
• Develop strong working relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
• Ensure the services we offer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are provided in the most effective way, based on a clear understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander needs and cultural practices.
• Enhance access to, and outcomes from, our service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Provide employment and leadership opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Using our networks as a sphere of influence towards reconciliation.
• Show our respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – supporting the goals and values of reconciliation.
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