Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP) & Company Participation Plans: Consultation and Implementation
Why develop a RAP?
By developing a RAP, your organisation can turn good intentions into positive actions and join the collective action for reconciliation. This means your Organisation will be part of the steps forward — actively helping to build higher trust, lower prejudice, and increased pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Ulinga Indigenous Resources can assist to develop and implement your organizational Reconciliation Action Plan. Reconciliation Action Plans provide your business meaningful and strategic actions to advance reconciliation in Australia.
We will work closely with your RAP team to provide guidance on the development (including artwork design) and implementation of your Reconciliation Action Plan. Whether your organisation is just starting out or well advance in the reconciliation journey Ulinga Indigenous Resources are here to help.
RAP FRAMEWORK
The four RAP types – Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate – allow organisations to continuously develop their reconciliation commitments.
REFLECT: BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
A Reflect RAP helps prepare an organisation to engage in reconciliation meaningfully.
Committing to a Reflect RAP starts with engaging staff and leaders in understanding the importance of reconciliation.
It includes developing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, and scoping where your organisation can best have impact in your sphere of influence.
A Reflect RAP is implemented over 12 – 18 months.
INNOVATE: DRIVING RECONCILIATION INITIATIVES
An Innovate RAP outlines actions for achieving your organisation’s vision for reconciliation.
Innovate RAP commitments allow your organisation to gain a deeper understanding of your sphere of influence and establish the best approaches to advance reconciliation.
An Innovate RAP focuses on strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and piloting strategies for further reconciliation commitments and to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
An Innovate RAP is implemented over two years.
STRETCH RAP: EMBEDDING RECONCILIATION
A Stretch RAP is best suited to organisations that demonstrate strong meaningful engagement with internal and external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.
These organisations need to have established a very strong approach towards advancing reconciliation internally and within the organisation’s sphere of influence. The Stretch RAP requires organisations to embed reconciliation initiatives into business strategies, so they become ‘business as usual’.
A Stretch RAP spans a three-year period and is focused on high impact commitments based on defined measurable targets and goals.
An organisation must have successfully completed an Elevate, Stretch, or Innovate RAP to be considered.
ELEVATE RAP: LEADERSHIP IN RECONCILIATION
Elevate RAP organisations have a strong strategic relationship with Reconciliation Australia and actively champion initiatives to uphold the self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and drive systemic and transformational change.
Elevate RAP organisations have a proven track record of embedding effective RAP initiatives in their organisation through Stretch RAPs and are ready to take on leadership to advance national reconciliation.
They must demonstrate high accountability measures including independent assessment of their activities.
Elevate RAPs are implemented over a three-year term.
Project Aboriginal participation Plan
Effective participation planning is crucial for achieving sustainable success in various contexts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion initiatives. Ulinga Indigenous Resources have over 25 years of experience in industry and implantation of project-based plans.
Our Project based Aboriginal participation plans provide organisations the ‘how’ to deliver Aboriginal participation in a direct manner at a project level.
Purpose and Vision
Clearly articulating the purpose and vision for the endeavour ensures that everyone involved understands the desired outcomes. This clarity drives commitment and motivation.
2. Engagement of Relevant Stakeholders
Inclusion matters. Engage relevant internal and external stakeholders throughout the planning and implementation process
3.Consultation and Collaboration
Regular consultation with partners and stakeholders fosters collaboration.
4.Implementation
How - To implement the deliverables within the plan
Who - is responsible for each deliverable being met & who will you partner with to achieve deliverables
When – The plan online a timeline on when the plan and deliverables will be delivered.
5.Review, Auditing and Continuous Improvement
Reviewing and auditing an Aboriginal participation plan allows organisations to identify where there is a need for improvement and where plan deliverables are not being met. Conducting such audits instils confidents in clients and head contractors.
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