RWAV, the Rural Workforce Agency Victoria, has joined a network of more than 1,100 corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations that have formally committed to reconciliation through the RAP, Reconciliation Action Plan.
We at RWAV have aspired to see greater collaboration between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the Victorian healthcare sector. We envision an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce that is supported to lead and thrive, with increased representation and involvement in decision-making.
On Tuesday, 23 August 2022, we marked the launch of our Reflect RAP. In developing our first RAP, we have taken a Reflect approach to help us further deepen our understanding through our sphere of influence and the unique contribution it can make.
This is an exciting first step for RWAV as we embark on our journey towards reconciliation and the building block on which our successive RAPs will be developed. This allows us to focus on building relationships, scope out our future approach and reflect on our path forward as we move towards our vision for reconciliation. This document marks the start of our long-awaited formal journey towards reconciliation.
The Reflect RAP will support RWAV’s three-year strategic plan and include actions to guide RWAV’s internal and external contribution to reconciliation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. RWAV’s Reflect RAP is now fully endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.
“Committing to a Reflect RAP means scoping and developing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, deciding on your vision for reconciliation and exploring your sphere of influence” – Reconciliation Australia.
This marks the start of our reconciliation journey. Let’s expand our sphere of influence together.
You can find out more about the RWAV Reconciliation Action Plan here.
