Our first steps towards reconciliation
We’re excited to share that our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.
There are four types of Reconciliation Action Plans - Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate. We’re in the Reflect stage, the beginning of our journey, and we’re focused on building understanding, awareness, and authentic relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our RAP is more than just a statement of intent: it’s a structured commitment to advancing the relationship between First Nations peoples and the broader Australian community. It’s also a promise to integrate cultural respect into our organisation, our member services, and our engagement with the community.
“Our RAP reflects our commitment to listening, learning, and taking meaningful steps towards reconciliation, and we’re both humbled and proud to be at this stage in our journey,” says Peoplecare CEO Louise Leaver.
At Peoplecare, we believe that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, deserves access to quality healthcare and the opportunity to lead a healthy, fulfilling life.
We acknowledge that not all Australians have been treated equitably and that access to health services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is still an area that needs support. By engaging in a RAP, Peoplecare commits to bridging that gap.
What next
Over the next 12 months, we’ve committed to a range of accountable actions aligned to Australia.
A vital part of our reconciliation journey is truth listening and acknowledging the historical and ongoing injustices experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re taking meaningful steps to ensure equitable access to healthcare for all and to create a culturally safe environment for our employees and our members.
Connected by Care, Guided by Country
As part of our journey, we’ve collaborated with local artist and educator Kane Wright to create an art piece that reflects our connection to Dharawal Country. After more than 70 years here, we’re deeply connected to this land and its people.
The artwork, Connected by Care, Guided by Country, will be displayed at our headquarters as a cultural symbol of respect and a reminder of the values guiding our actions.
Watch this video as Kane and Louise explore the meaning behind the artwork and the inspiration that brought it to life. To learn more about our reconciliation commitments and progress, visit peoplecare.com.au/reconciliation.
Find out more about our reconciliation journey.
Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and would like to discuss opportunities at Peoplecare? Please reach out.
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