Actions

1. Establish and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations

DeliverableTimelineResponsibility
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)

DeliverableTimelineResponsibility
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

DeliverableTimelineResponsibility
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 2024DWG 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 2024DWG 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 2024Senior 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 2024Deputy Chair 

4. Promote positive race relations through anti-discrimination strategies

DeliverableTimelineResponsibility
Research best practice and policies in areas of race relations and anti-discrimination.December 2022HR 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 2022HR Strategist