Published: Monday, 3 July 2023 at 12:39:30 PM
MWPA’s Reflect RAP has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia and provides a comprehensive framework outlining deliverable actions across the four pillars of relationships, respect, opportunities, and governance.
MWPA’s CEO, Damian Tully said, “Mid West Ports RAP lays the foundations of our organisation’s commitment to listening, learning, and gaining an even greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly those local to our region.
“Formalising our reconciliation journey through a Reflect RAP is a vital first step in acknowledging the cultures, histories, knowledge, and insights of the people and communities on whose land and waters we operate,” Mr Tully said.
This Reflect RAP enables MWPA to deepen its understanding of its sphere of influence and the unique contribution it can make to lead progress across the five dimensions of reconciliation: race relations; equality and equity; institutional integrity; unity; and historical acceptance.
To mark the Reflect RAP, MWPA commissioned local artist, and proud Yamatji woman, Nicole Dickerson to create a custom artwork depicting MWPA’s reconciliation journey.
‘Two Cultures, Come Together’ is an incredible piece of work depicting the Mid West region, its lands and waters, Yamatji language groups, the ripple effects of reconciliation, and past, present and future connections.
The artwork was included in MWPA’s RAP Reflect document, can be viewed on the website, and will proudly hang in its offices.
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