2009-10 Reconciliation Action Plan
The ABCC put in place its first Reconciliation Action Plan in early 2007. The current Reconciliation Action Plan (PDF 65Kb) was put in place in mid 2009. Its focus is on improving employment outcomes for Indigenous staff by providing avenues for professional advancement, encouraging and supporting career development and fostering a culturally sensitive working environment through the provision of cross-cultural awareness training.
During the current reporting period the ABCC:
- consulted with DEEWR and the APS Indigenous Employment Network Committee to provide Indigenous staff with access to structured programs for professional advancement
- delivered cross-cultural awareness and diversity training as part of commitment to a supportive and culturally sensitive working environment for all staff
- recognised the achievements of Indigenous employees by supporting the programs run by DEEWR and other Indigenous networks.
The ABCC has a representative on the APS Indigenous Network. In 2007-08, one ABCC employee successfully applied for an Executive Leadership Dimensions scholarship awarded by the APSC.