In the SA Health context, DHW recognises Aboriginal Peoples* as the Traditional Custodians of the lands in which we work and live and we celebrate their cultures and heritage. We acknowledge the impact colonisation has had on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal Peoples and encourage all staff to take positive steps towards reconciliation.
Reconciliation, at its heart, is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. There are five dimensions of reconciliation – Race Relations, Equality and Equity, Institutional Integrity, Unity, and Historical Acceptance. Learn about each dimension on the Reconciliation Australia website.
The Department for Health and Wellbeing Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, June 2022 – June 2025 (PDF 3052KB) is due to finish in June 2025. DHW has made some good progress towards achieving the objectives of the current RAP. However, not all actions and deliverables have been completed. As such, our next RAP will also be developed in the Stretch Framework, ensuring we have a strong foundation to build on when we are ready to undertake the next framework (Elevate).
The next DHW RAP is expected to be released later this year once it has been approved by Reconciliation Australia.
* In alignment with the leadership of the South Australian Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement, the term ‘Aboriginal Peoples’ is used here to be inclusive of people who identify as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, or both.
