INTRODUCTION
From the Chair
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to introduce Housing Choices Australia’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The plan is an important formal statement of our organisation’s commitment to reconciliation. It represents our pledge to contribute to the social change needed to shape a tomorrow in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples share in an equitable, prosperous and rewarding future. This is our first step in our reconciliation journey. It will assist us to lay the strong foundations we need to prepare us for reconciliation initiatives in successive RAPs, as we work towards our vision for reconciliation. One that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have homes and life opportunities they value, in neighbourhoods which are inclusive and resilient. It has been developed by a group of passionate employees from across the organisation and outlines how, through the housing we build, the services we provide, the workplaces we create and partnerships we will nurture, we will contribute to the five dimensions of reconciliation; race relations; equality and equity; institutional integrity; unity and historical acceptance. A sincere thanks to Reconciliation Australia for their guidance and support in the development of our Reflect RAP and we look forward to reporting progress against our commitments. Evidence shows us there is a long way to go to achieve our vision of reconciliation, but we are so glad to be part of the journey. Each step we make will contribute to building respectful, honest and real relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Heather McCallum Chair Housing Choices Australia
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