Increased awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language, culture and histories. This will include: celebrating the extensive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and cultures of the Gold Coast, Queensland and Australia recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and protocols respecting the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Yugambeh Language Group People of the Gold Coast and Traditional Custodians of the cities of Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville where GC2018 events will be held; showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, art and languages, including: cultural awareness training cultural celebrations such as National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Improved connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through: Strong positive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations by supporting GC2018 RAP programs and initiatives including: Community Information sessions Online and digital information RAP Newsletter. The legacy of the GC2018 RAP Once the competition is over, the success of GC2018 will be determined by the long term legacy the event has delivered. This RAP is the culmination of a range of actions identified by GOLDOC and OCG with the support of Games Partners and other Government agencies. Through this approach, this RAP will ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in GC2018, extending beyond the traditional inclusion of culture within the Opening Ceremonies, and contributing towards a positive lasting legacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Government coordination Office of Commonwealth Games, Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games. The GC2018 RAP Implementation Team was established by the Office of the Commonwealth Games as a formal working party in September 2015, to consult with government agencies engaged in GC2018 activities, and other agencies that can support the development and delivery of complementary initiatives as part of the RAP. The GC2018 RAP Implementation Team is comprised of the following stakeholders: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs Team, OCG, DTESB Arts Queensland (AQ)
economic outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Islander Program Team, OCG, DTESB Implementation Team procurement, employment and training outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people associated with GOLDOC and across Games Partners. Identify suitable opportunities within OCG to support procurement outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Team, OCG, DTESB Commenced July 2015, ongoing Promote GC2018 opportunities identified by GOLDOC for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Head of Procurement, GOLDOC September 2016, 2017 Incorporate an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander procurement strategy within GOLDOC’s Local Industry Participation Plan. Commenced December 2015 Continue to promote membership of Supply Nation with internal stakeholders. September 2016, ongoing Embed supply chain strategies to support capable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to secure GC2018 opportunities. Give further consideration to processes which boost the procurement outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to align with the Queensland Indigenous Procurement Policy (under development). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Team, OCG, DTESB Commenced July 2015, ongoing Promote GC2018 opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Continue to promote procurement opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Business, employment and training 1.4 Support employment, training and Aboriginal and Torres Strait DATSIP Grocon DSD Commenced February Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in partnership with Grocon
Commenced September 2016 Promote supply chain strategies to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment through GC2018 contract opportunities. Supporting participation Young people 1.6 Engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people through GC2018. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Team, OCG, DTESB DJAG July 2017 Liaise with DJAG to facilitate inclusive initiatives to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people within Juvenile Detention Centres. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Team, OCG, DTESB DET All schools participating in the Embracing 2018 Global Education Program Embracing 2018 State Wide Working Groups As required Facilitate opportunities through the Embracing 2018 Global Education Program to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Queensland to participate in GC2018 activities led by GOLDOC. Employment 1.7 Support employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team, OCG, DTESB PSC DATSIP By April 2018 Increase OCG’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce to 5%. Manager HR Operations, GOLDOC RAP Manager, GOLDOC April 2018 Increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and work experience opportunities within GOLDOC to 70 (5%) by games time which will include: Work Placement and internships (30) Employment (40) Manager Workforce Planning, GOLDOC OCG DATSIP July 2017 Implement coaching and mentoring programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees under a broad leadership program.
1.8 Develop initiatives to facilitate employment prospects through GC2018. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Team, OCG, DTESB Queensland Universities By April 2018 Create and deliver an internship program to support five (5) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander University students gain experience within OCG. 1.9 Support economic outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with Games Partners. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Team, OCG, DTESB DET GOLDOC By April 2018 Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have access to quality training programs to address employment and business demands identified through GC2018. Procurement and business opportunities 1.10 Embed opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Head of Procurement, GOLDOC September 2016, 2017 Develop at least six (6) commercial relationships (either directly or via sub contract) with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses each year. 1.11 Showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture in GC2018’s Ceremonies and Festival 2018 program. Head of Ceremonies and Arts and Culture, GOLDOC OCG Local Councils AQ April 2018 February 2017, ongoing As required Showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the world through the GC2018 Ceremonies and Festival 2018 program. Facilitate opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to participate in the GC2018 Ceremonies and Festival 2018 program. Engage Arts Statutory Bodies and Shareholder Companies such as Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts (ACPA) to identify opportunities which strengthen connections between their programming and the GC2018 cultural program. 1.12 Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism Operators. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Team, OCG, DTESB TEQ DATSIP QPWS January 2017, ongoing Integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism offerings into the GC2018 Tourism Marketing Strategy and identified opportunities. Volunteering
will experience in a decade, will aim for tangible success through building, growing and valuing stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and community. Action Lead Implementation Partners Timeline Deliverable Monitoring our progress 2.1 Actively monitor RAP development, progress and implementation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Team, OCG, DTESB GC2018 RAP Implementation Team September 2016, quarterly Meet at least four (4) times per year to track, monitor and report on RAP implementation. September 2016, ongoing Include the RAP as a standing agenda item in senior executive meetings. Ensure OCG senior management champion the RAP. October 2016, annually Review and update the Embracing 2018 Indigenous Implementation Team Terms of Reference per annum. Manager Executive Operations, GOLDOC Indigenous Relationships Manager, GOLDOC RAP Manager, GOLDOC IWG Commenced September 2016 Ensure at least 80% of the IWG comprise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. June 2016, quarterly Meet at least six (6) times per year to monitor and report on the RAP implementation. April 2016, ongoing Ensure GOLDOC senior management champion the RAP. August 2016, 2017 Review and update IWG Terms of Reference. YEAG Commenced September 2016 YEAG to provide advice and input into the development, endorsement and launch of the RAP.
stakeholders (including respectful protocols). GOLDOC Executive Management to hold at least two (2) Executive Team meetings per year on the premises of a local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partner/business. Head of Ceremonies and Arts & Culture, GOLDOC OCG DTESB, AQ June 2016, ongoing Ensure the GC2018 Ceremonies and Festival 2018 continue to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Promoting reconciliation 2.4 Raise external awareness of the RAP and promote reconciliation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team, OCG, DTESB Indigenous Relationships Manger, GOLDOC Communications and Media Manager, GOLDOC RAP Manager, GOLDOC GC2018 RAP Implementation Team January 2017 – quarterly Develop quarterly newsletters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and Games Partners to promote: Good news stories Updates on GC2018 activities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples participation in GC2018 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes Employment, training and procurement outcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team, OCG, DTESB NPSR, QH, TEQ, SLQ, DATSIP, QPS, DSD, DTMR, QFES, AQ September 2016, ongoing Encourage Games Partners and Queensland Government agencies to promote the GC2018 RAP. June 2016, ongoing and linked to key events Raise awareness of GC2018 RAP by promoting reconciliation across the department’s portfolio. Head of Communications, GOLDOC June 2016, ongoing Profile Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes’ participation in GC2018 via internal and
General Manager Stakeholder Engagement, GOLDOC Head of Sponsor Services, GOLDOC Manager City Integration, GOLDOC external media channels. Commenced December 2016 Communicate GC2018 RAP to all external stakeholders, sponsors and sphere of influence. September 2017 Encourage all GOLDOC stakeholders to develop a RAP, such as affiliated QLD State Government Departments, corporate partners/sponsors and other stakeholders. September 2016, 2017 Promote the message of reconciliation through ongoing active engagement with all stakeholders. 2.5 Celebrate NRW to strengthen and maintain relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team, OCG, DTESB Indigenous Relationships Manager, GOLDOC Manager Organisational Development, GOLDOC RAP Manager, GOLDOC Programs and Events Manager, GOLDOC 27th May- 3rd June annually Organise one internal NRW event each year. Register NRW events via Reconciliation Australia’s NRW website. Encourage and support staff to participate in at least one external event to recognise and celebrate NRW. OCG to support Games Partners to celebrate NRW within their agency. OCG to develop and share resources to encourage all Queensland Government Agencies to celebrate NRW. Invite an external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community member to share their experiences and stories with OCG and GOLDOC staff.
Education Program to undertake Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement activities. Education Program Embracing 2018 State Wide Working Groups DET Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stakeholders support strategies to enhance reconciliation. Develop resources for state schools participating in the Embracing 2018 Global Education Program to support their engagement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Promote goods news stories from schools engagement with their local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to encourage other schools to participate. 2.9 Encourage schools in the Embracing 2018 Global Education Program and GC2018 Schools Connect Program to participate in Reconciliation Australia’s Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Schools and Early Learning. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team, OCG, DTESB Manager Stakeholder Engagement, GOLDOC DET Embracing 2018 State Wide Working Groups Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stakeholders Ongoing to April 2018 Promote and distribute Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Schools and Early Learning Program, through the Embracing 2018 Global Education Program, GC2018 Schools Connect Program and the Embracing 2018 State Wide Working Groups. Endorse Narragunnawali; Reconciliation in Schools and Early Learning, as the principle program driving reconciliation in the education setting. Respect GC2018 provides the opportunity for a major sporting event to showcase leadership towards reconciliation in Australia, by working towards the elimination of disparities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.
Manager Executive Operations, GOLDOC September 2016, 2017 Continue to encourage the use of GOLDOC cultural protocol document for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country. Manager Protocol, GOLDOC Head of Communications, GOLDOC June 2016, 2017, April 2018 Invite local Traditional Custodians to provide a Welcome to Country at four (4) significant events each year. (These events will include milestone celebrations such as ‘years to go’ events and other significant events as determined by GOLDOC). Head of Communications, GOLDOC Manager, Social Media, GOLDOC RAP Manager, GOLDOC September 2016, ongoing Incorporate Acknowledgement of Country in GOLDOC’s communications, publications, and media including social media. RAP Manager, GOLDOC Manager Office Facilities, GOLDOC September 2017 Organise and display recognition of the “Jimbelung Games” within GOLDOC HQ - Ron Clarke Building. Manager Broadcast Operations, GOLDOC RAP Manager, GOLDOC December 2017 Provide guiding resources to effectively represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through broadcasting when making reference to cultural elements on air. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team, OCG, DTESBDET Embracing 2018 State Wide Working Groups All schools participating in the Embracing 2018 Global Education Program Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stakeholders September 2016 – April 2018 State Schools Indigenous Education to encourage Queensland state schools to: display Acknowledgement of Country collateral; foster the inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives as part of the curriculum; and encourage Acknowledgement of Country and/or Welcome
the entry into the Carrara Stadium. Head of Communications, GOLDOC RAP Manager, GOLDOC September 2017 ongoing Ongoing initiatives to raise awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples cultures, history (including local history) with the wider community and international audience. 3.5 Showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in Commonwealth Games. Head of Communications, GOLDOC Manager Digital Media, GOLDOC September 2017 ongoing Ongoing initiatives to integrate messaging and celebrating of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in GC2018 through internal and external communications. Head of Sponsor Services, GOLDOC September 2017 Encourage GC2018 sponsors marketing activations as relevant to develop a RAP of their own. Manager Stakeholder Engagement, GOLDOC Invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sports people to talk at GC2018 events. Head of Games Family Services, GOLDOC April 2018 Work closely with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to explore opportunities to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in GC2018. Facilitating connections 3.6 Embrace World’s Indigenous Peoples participation at GC2018 Manager Stakeholder Engagement, GOLDOC Manager Communication and Media, GOLDOC Indigenous Relations Manager, GOLDOC RAP Manager, GOLDOC Commonwealth Games Federation April 2018 Explore the opportunity to host a networking event for all Indigenous sports people and athletes participating in GC2018.
Tracking progress and reporting Action Lead Timeline Deliverable 4.1. Report GC2018 RAP achievements, challenges and learnings to Reconciliation Australia for inclusion in the RAP Impact Measurement Report. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs, Games Benefits, Office of the Commonwealth Games, DTESB Manager Executive Operations, GOLDOC September 2017, April 2018 Complete and submit the RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire to Reconciliation Australia. Biannually Participate in the RAP Barometer. September 2017 Develop and implement systems and capability needs to track, measure and report on RAP activities. September 2017 Conduct limited assurance audit. 4.2. Report RAP achievements, challenges and learnings internally and externally. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs, Games Benefits, Office of the Commonwealth Games, DTESB Head of Communications, GOLDOC April, 2018 Publically report and develop strategy to promote GC2018 RAP achievements, challenges and learnings. Encourage GC2018 Government and Corporate partners to develop RAP. Appendix 1: abbreviations Acronyms Description OCG Office of the Commonwealth Games DTESB Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games GOLDOC Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation GC2018 Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games