Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples & communities
We are committed to further developing our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Western Australia. Our vision is to walk alongside them to build a sustainable water future for all Western Australians. Together, we will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, businesses, and communities, enhancing opportunities for skill development and sustainable careers.
Our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was launched in 2006 and was developed through collaborative dialogue with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and our employees across our state. Following this, we aim to fulfil our vision into the future and have an appointed project manager who monitors and manages our progress.
As part of our commitment to provide employment opportunities, we have successfully attracted and retained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who today continue to participate and strengthen our workplace.
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the first Australians and aim to build long term sustainable relationships based on mutual respect and trust. We believe we can only truly call ourselves a successful society until Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples participate equally in the full range of life’s opportunities.
2023-26 RAP priorities
The 2023-2026 is our third Stretch RAP which focuses on truth-telling and building respectful relationships with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This plan aims to create a sustainable water future for all Western Australians, with a strong emphasis on incorporation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. We believe everyone in our organisation has a role to play in achieving this goal.
Each action in our refreshed plan is designed to embed cultural change in our organisation and contribute to closing the unacceptable gap in life expectancy, education and economic opportunities that currently exist between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Australians. Below are our key priorities:
Focus area: Including the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the work that we do.
Focus area: To recognise the special contribution of Aboriginal people to Australia, enabling greater confidence in the actions we undertake in order to achieve the objectives of our Reconciliation Action Plan
Focus area: Create training and employment opportunities for Aboriginal people within the Water Corporation.