Hanson Australia - Reconciliation Action Plan | 5 INNOVATE RAP Reconciliation Australia commends Hanson Australia on the formal endorsement of its inaugural Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Commencing an Innovate RAP is a crucial and rewarding With over 2.3 million people now either working or period in an organisation’s reconciliation journey. It is studying in an organisation with a RAP, the program’s a time to build strong foundations and relationships, potential for impact is greater than ever. Hanson Australia ensuring sustainable, thoughtful, and impactful RAP is part of a strong network of more than 1,100 corporate, outcomes into the future. government, and not-for-profit organisations that have taken goodwill and intention, and transformed it into Since 2006, RAPs have provided a framework for action. organisations to leverage their structures and diverse spheres of influence to support the national Implementing an Innovate RAP signals Hanson reconciliation movement. Australia’s readiness to develop and strengthen relationships, engage staff and stakeholders in This Innovate RAP is both an opportunity and an invitation reconciliation, and for Hanson Australia to expand its understanding of pilot innovative strategies to ensure effective outcomes. its core strengths and deepen its relationship with its community, staff, and stakeholders. Getting these steps right will ensure the sustainability of future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives, and By investigating and understanding the integral role provide meaningful impact toward Australia’s it plays across its sphere of influence, Hanson Australia reconciliation journey. will create dynamic reconciliation outcomes, supported by and aligned with its business objectives. Congratulations Hanson Australia on your Innovate RAP and I look forward to following your ongoing An Innovate RAP is the time to strengthen and reconciliation journey. develop the connections that form the lifeblood of all RAP commitments. The RAP program’s framework of relationships, respect, and opportunities emphasises not only the importance of fostering consultation and Karen Mundine collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Chief Executive Officer peoples and communities, but also empowering and Reconciliation Australia enabling staff to contribute to this process, as well.