ACKNOWLEDGING THE PAST , EMBRACING THE FUTURE
Our Journey to Reconciliation
In October , KU proudly launched our first Reconciliation Action Plan ( RAP ), which conveys KU ’ s ongoing learning and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories , cultures and communities , and reflects KU ’ s deep commitment to diversity and inclusion .
Gisella Wilson , KU ’ s Manager Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs , explains “ This significant milestone for the organisation demonstrates KU ’ s commitment to promoting positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples .”
The RAP program , developed by Reconciliation Australia , is a framework within which organisations realise their vision for reconciliation . There are four different levels of RAP within the program – Reflect , Innovate , Stretch and Elevate ; each progressing further along the reconciliation continuum .
“ In advising KU to develop our first RAP at the second level , Innovate , Reconciliation Australia recognised the many steps toward reconciliation KU has already made ,” said Gisella . “ I was pleased and proud of the existing and sustained commitment to reconciliation within
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121st Annual Report 2016