KU Annual Report 2016 | Page 12

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