Our Journey to Reconciliation
At WGA, we strive to be a company where people want to work, with a sense of belonging, the ability to solve complex problems with clients and enjoy a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace. We want to be the change the world needs and be known as the people whose work leads to a better world.
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THE FOUNDATION OF OUR VALUES
OUR JOURNEY TO RECONCILIATION
respect throughout our organisation, creating opportunity to acknowledge Country and celebrate National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. At WGA, we are committed to embracing, understanding and celebrating the rich and diverse histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and will continue our work with our clients, community, universities and businesses to create and support opportunities and promote career pathways within WGA. Our values act as the foundations for building quality relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and will help embody our commitment in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in employment, enterprise and education. We understand that our work towards reconciliation requires more profound relationships with Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander businesses to create sustainable business opportunities and help foster a diverse range of skills and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A Message from the Joint Managing Directors:
Reconciliation is critical to creating equality and equity across Australia. In line with our core values, we recognise, respect, value and care for our country’s ancient continuing cultures. We aspire to create and design sustainable environments that preserve our rich cultural heritage for future generations. We seek opportunities to support positive social, cultural and community impact. We will build relationships through engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in each of our locations. Through consultation, we will better understand our opportunities and work together to create meaningful change. We will work with community to provide cultural awareness training for our people and to develop an Acknowledgement of Country for each location. We will promote learning and
“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. We intrinsically value and support diversity in WGA, if we can be better educated in cultural customs and traditions, we can actively contribute to social change in an effort to enhance opportunity, learning, growth and overall well-being for both individuals and communities.”
The solid circles represent waterholes and campsites where meaningful conversations andinteractionstakeplace.Theysymboliseour unwavering dedication to fostering open and engaging dialogue.
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RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN | REFLECT 2023-2024
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