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Our Achievements
Ben Stapleton & Nathan Silby Joint Managing Directors WGA
RESPECT
RELATIONSHIPS
" Through the actions in our RAP, we strive to achieve greater respect, engagement , education and inclusive procurement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and businesses, supporting social and economic partnerships . "
" If we can be better educated in cultural customs and traditions , we can actively contribute to social change to enhance opportunity, learning, growth and overall wellbeing for individuals and communities. "
• Connected with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
• Embedded cultural awareness programs across all regions. • Implemented Welcome to Country and Acknowledgment of Country protocols. • Implemented First Nations lore and cultural leave provision.
• Promoted reconciliation.
• Recognised National Reconciliation Week. • Reviewed existing and implemented new people policies.
We've procured over $200,000 of goods and services with First Nations suppliers.
We've integrated our RAP artwork into our offices nationwide.
• Activated NAIDOC Week celebrations.
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We've offered 20 cultural awareness sessions to provide education for over 350 people.
We've become members of Supply Nation, Reconciliation SA, and Reconciliation WA.
OPPORTUNITIES
GOVERNANCE
• Appointed Co-Chairs and established Terms of Reference established. • Initiated Regional representation on RAP Working Group. • Appointed Two Aboriginal external advisors. • Activated deliverables tracking and regular reporting.
• Developed employment and procurement strategies and policies.
Our engagement includes attendance at 11 external reconciliation-related events.
We've hosted 2 keynote webinars with First Nations speakers.
• Activated Supply Nation membership.
• Activated Reconciliation SA and Reconciliation WA memberships. • Launched Engineering drafting traineeships.
We've included an Acknowledgment of Country in our presentation templates and developed guidance on cultural protocols.
We've formed 16 meaningful connections with First Nations businesses.
INNOVATE - RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN
RAP - JULY 2025 – JULY 2027
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