Our Reconciliation Action Plans
EWON’s work is built on a commitment to social justice and one of our core values is respect. We are committed to understanding, acknowledging and appreciating Australia’s First Nations peoples, their connection to the land, their histories and cultures. We demonstrate respect by embracing diversity and strive to build trust by listening, learning, and following through on our commitments.
We are proud to present EWON’s Innovate RAP the second in a series of four RAP’s (Reflect, Innovate, Stretch, Elevate) that provide a framework for all staff at EWON to support the national reconciliation movement.
Our Innovate RAP acknowledges the work we have done so far but also outlines how we will progress our existing support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our RAP will be implemented through changes to policies, but most importantly, it will be firmly embedded into our day-to-day operations.
We are committed to:
- increasing and enhancing access to our services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- ensuring the services we offer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are provided in the most effective and appropriate way, based on our growing understanding of their needs and cultural practices
- increasing EWON staff awareness, understanding and acceptance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the issues they face
- enhancing our work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by expanding our stakeholder networks, building partnerships and collaborating with organisations that work with communities across New South Wales.
About the artwork
“Ngalgarra” is a Wiradjuri word which means light, to shine or to be bright. In this video, Amy Kilby, a proud Wiradjuri woman and Aboriginal digital artist from the Riverina NSW, shares the story behind the artwork she created for our 2024 Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. Read more about Amy and her work in our RAP.
