A reconciliation journey with heart
At Teachers Health Group (which Nurses & Midwives Health is part of), our reconciliation journey alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is a heartfelt one. By progressing greater connection, understanding and opportunities in our organisation and across the education and healthcare communities, our goal is to work (and walk!) together.
Bringing our reconciliation story to life
Our reconciliation video was created in collaboration with Blackfish, an Indigenous film company that produces and shares First Nations cultural stories. We’d like to thank our wonderful members and partners who feature in the video for sharing their insightful perspectives. Reconciliation is something we can all be involved in together, and it can start with simple steps.
Making progress with our Innovate RAP
Following on from our Reflect RAP, which laid the foundations for reconciliation across our business, our Innovate RAP goes even further in strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and building on our commitments.
In this next stage of our journey, we’re looking forward to continuing to listen, learn and take action as we progress our Innovate RAP deliverables. This includes enhancing our engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses, building community connections, educating our staff and strengthening our governance.
Simple steps we can all take towards reconciliation
Embarking on your own journey towards reconciliation doesn’t need to be daunting. As our First Nations Advisor, Jason Timor says, just being culturally immersive is a wonderful step – for instance going to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander events or sitting down with an Elder.
Here are some ideas for starters:
- Discover what Country you live and work on
- Connect at a National Reconciliation Week event near you
- Support First Nations businesses e.g. on Welcome to Country or Supply Nation
- Check out NITV’s reconciliation programs or Our Stories on SBS On Demand
- Read a book by a First Nations author e.g. Too Much Lip, Melissa Lucashenko or The White Girl, Tony Birch