Reconciliation Action Plan — NQ Dry Tropics NQ Dry Tropics - RAP 2023

Respect

Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility

1 . Increase • Consult with the RAP Working Group Traditional Owner representative April 2024 HR Manager , understanding , value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures , histories , knowledge and rights through cultural learning .

2 . Demonstrate respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by observing cultural protocols . and TOMG on the development and implementation of a Cultural Learning Strategy ( CLS ) to build cultural competency of NQ Dry Tropics staff in terms of knowledge , skills and attitudes .

• Develop , implement and communicate the CLS , including formal and informal training for our staff , Board and TOMG .

• Provide opportunities for RAP Working Group members , HR managers , and other key leadership staff to participate in formal and structured

cultural learning .

• Nurture respectful relationships by holding a networking opportunity between the Board and TOMG . For example , hold a meeting on concurrent

days with a joint breakfast or dinner function .

Partnerships Coordinator

July 2024 HR Manager ,

Ongoing

( Review October 2024 , 2025 )

Biennially ( Review June 2024 )

Partnerships Coordinator

HR Manager , Partnerships Coordinator

• Evaluate and review the CLS annually . June 2025 HR Manager ,

• Adopt and use the Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of meetings and on all NQ Dry Tropics communications publications ,

emails , presentations , recruitment documentation etc .

• Increase staff and Board members ’ understanding of the purpose and significance behind cultural protocols , including Acknowledgement of

Country and Welcome to Country protocols .

• Consult with the TOMG to develop , implement and communicate Cultural Protocols best practice that includes staff , partners , and subcontractors .

Ongoing ( Review February 2024 , 2025 )

February 2024 , 2025

April 2024 , 2025

CEO

Partnerships Coordinator

CEO , Communications Manager

CEO

CEO , Partnerships Coordinator

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Respect

Respect

1 . Increase • Consult with the RAP Working Group Traditional Owner representative April 2024 HR Manager , understanding , value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures , histories , knowledge and rights through cultural learning .

• Develop , implement and communicate the CLS , including formal and informal training for our staff , Board and TOMG .

• Provide opportunities for RAP Working Group members , HR managers , and other key leadership staff to participate in formal and structured

• Nurture respectful relationships by holding a networking opportunity between the Board and TOMG . For example , hold a meeting on concurrent

• Evaluate and review the CLS annually . June 2025 HR Manager ,

• Adopt and use the Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of meetings and on all NQ Dry Tropics communications publications ,

• Increase staff and Board members ’ understanding of the purpose and significance behind cultural protocols , including Acknowledgement of

• Consult with the TOMG to develop , implement and communicate Cultural Protocols best practice that includes staff , partners , and subcontractors .