Actions
1. Establish and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations
| Deliverable | Timeline | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations within our local area or sphere of influence, e.g. at universities and maritime colleges, the maritime industry, and government. | January 2023 | Executive Directors |
| Research best practice and principles that support partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations. | June 2023 | DWG Chair |
| Ensure AMSA staff are familiarised with AMSA’s Engaging with Indigenous, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities document. | July 2022 | RAP Sponsor |
| Continue AMSA’s Traditional inhabitant boats (TIBs) campaign to promote a culture of safety within the TIB sector, helping operators better assess and manage risks on the water. | January 2024 | Manager Vessel Operations |
2. Build relationships through celebrating National Reconciliation Week (NRW)
| Deliverable | Timeline | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Circulate Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources and reconciliation materials to our staff via internal communication channels. | May 2023 | Advisor Internal Communications |
| Communicate AMSA’s support for NRW to external audiences via social media, email newsletters, and the media. | May 2023 | Deputy Chair |
| RAP Working Group members provided the opportunity to participate in an external NRW event as AMSA representatives. | 27 May - 3 June 2023 | RAP Sponsor |
| Hold an internal events to recognise NRW and involve staff including a guest speaker, Welcome to Country etc. | May-June 2023 | RAP Sponsor |
| Encourage and support staff and senior leaders to participate in external events to recognise and celebrate NRW. | 27 May - 3 June 2023 | Deputy Chair |
3. Promote reconciliation through our sphere of influence
| Deliverable | Timeline | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Communicate our commitment to reconciliation to all staff. Using existing internal collaboration channels to provide cultural advice, protocols, resources and guidance. | Maintain, report by January 2024 | DWG Chair |
| Identify external stakeholders that our organisation can engage with on our reconciliation journey, such as Indigenous staff networks in the public service. | Maintain, report by January 2024 | DWG Chair |
| Develop communication strategies to celebrate, promote and recognise dates of significance, including but not limited to National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. | Maintain, report by January 2024 | Advisor Internal Communications |
| Use our external channels to regularly share our journey and stories with our stakeholders. | Maintain, report by January 2024 | Senior Advisor External Relations |
| Identify RAP and other like-minded organisations that we could approach to collaborate with on our reconciliation journey. | Maintain, report by January 2024 | Deputy Chair |
4. Promote positive race relations through anti-discrimination strategies
| Deliverable | Timeline | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Research best practice and policies in areas of race relations and anti-discrimination. | December 2022 | HR Strategist |
| As HR policies and procedures are developed and reviewed, ensure that they are inclusive of the needs of all employees or prospective employees. | December 2022 | HR Strategist |