Our RAP community…

Is growing day by day…

Includes 95 registered RAPs…

Across all sectors…

Has the commitment of almost 400 organisations…

This equates to 20 percent of our national workforce…

Is becoming a powerful national network of support, learning and change…..

Goals of the RAP Program…

Closing the Gaps by…

Addressing the Social Determinants of Health

Appling the evidence of what works in Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander affairs

Using a Community Development Approach

Engaging organisations in action in the three areas of relationships, respect and opportunities.

The 6 Social Determinants of Health

Determinant Drivers RAP influence

Economic inclusion Assets, education, job, housing High

Stress Self-esteem, security, control Medium

Childhood development Nutrition, physical development Medium

Social inclusion Accepted, valued, included High

Employment security Confidence, good communication, stability, economic conditions

High

Primary health Food, transport, avoidance of harmful substances

Medium

What works – A Community Development Approach

Community Collaboration

Cooperative Approaches

Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led solutions

Bottom up – grass roots solutions

Our vision for reconciliation

(State your organisation’s vision for reconciliation and how it relates to your business…)Our business

(Briefly describe your business…)Our RAP

(Describe how you developed your RAP, who was involved in your RAP working group and any other relevant information…)

Relationships Tell us why respectful relationships between Indigenous and non- Indigenous people are important to your organisation and its core business activities.

Focus area:Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target

Respect

Focus area: Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target

Opportunities Tell us why opportunities for Indigenous people, organisations and communities are important to your organisation and its core business activates.

Focus area: Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target

Tracking progress and reportingAction Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target

RAP Template

What’s in a RAP – the essential elements…

RelationshipsA RAP Working Group made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and senior staff working together equally (this action may also be listed in Tracking Progress and reporting).Building relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations or communities in your local area and/or business niche.Your unique contribution?

What’s in a RAP – the essential elements…

RespectEngage all staff in continual development and learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, values, histories and cultures starting with cultural awareness training.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are visible and celebrated and cultural protocols are respected starting with ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ and ‘Welcome to Country’.Your unique contribution?

What’s in a RAP – essential elements…

OpportunitiesProvide and/or support economic, employment and professional development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Develop partnerships and/or projects with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals, organisations or communities that are mutually beneficial.

Your unique contribution?

What’s in a RAP– the essential elements…

Tracking Progress and ReportingOther actions that ensure the RAP is implemented and

that progress is celebrated, shared and reported on.

Annual public report on RAP progress.

Annual public refresh of RAP.

Approval and registration

Our Quality Assurance Framework

Trademarked program

Your Board and RA Management

The launch - celebration

Publicity