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AFL SPORTSREADY Reconciliation Action Plan

2015-2017

Justin Mohamed, CEO, Reconciliation Australia

On behalf of Reconciliation Australia I congratulate AFL SportsReady on the implementation of your inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

AFL SportsReady already has an enviable track record in providing opportunities and developing meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For that reason

you have immediately opted for a Stretch RAP, the second highest tier in the RAP program.

With your Stretch RAP, you are now focused on longer-term strategies with defined targets and goals and will no doubt build on your past successes to further advance reconciliation.

At Reconciliation Australia, our role as the national leader for reconciliation is to inspire social change. Through our programs and initiatives, we work to connect and engage people and organisations, build frameworks for action, provide resources and help pave the way for Indigenous success.

Our RAP program is integral in effecting that social change in workplaces around the country. AFL SportsReady now joins more than 600 RAP organisations that together are providing abundant opportunities in education, employment and business for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

On behalf of Reconciliation Australia, I commend everyone at AFL SportsReady for pushing yourselves with a Stretch RAP. Your enhanced commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is a fine example to other organisations within your sphere of influence.

Thank you for your thoughtful dedication in formulating the RAP, it’s a great achievement. I look forward to following your evolving reconciliation journey.

Justin Mohamed

Steve Bracks, Chair, AFL SportsReady

As Chair of AFL SportsReady, I am proud to present AFL SportsReady’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2015–2017.

It is unconscionable that, in this day and age, a gap exists between the education and employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those of other Australians.

For 15 years AFL SportsReady has worked to close that gap, employing over 1500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in traineeships and creating genuine employment and education pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.

We are proud of our success, but there is more to be done.

We believe that we have a moral and ethical responsibility to work to strengthen our role in promoting reconciliation and equality in Australia. We believe in a united and fair Australia, where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the same access to opportunity as other Australians and where the culture and heritage of the traditional owners of this land is respected and valued as it should be.

We also believe in action. AFL SportsReady’s Reconciliation Action Plan puts in place a series of actions and accountabilities that are part of our contribution toward reducing the inequality and disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Through this Reconciliation Action Plan, AFL SportsReady will work to strengthen relationships, promote respect and create employment and education opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

AFL SportsReady’s commitment to reconciliation and equality is absolute. Through the achievement of the goals and targets contained in this Plan, we are working toward the creation of a fairer, better Australia.

It is with great pleasure that I commend AFL SportsReady’s Reconciliation Action Plan to you.

The Hon. Steve Bracks AC

James Montgomery, CEO, AFL SportsReady

At AFL SportsReady, there is one question that guides every decision that we make:

“What can we do to make a difference?”

AFL SportsReady’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2015–2017 is about making that difference. Our Reconciliation Action Plan formalises and expands upon our work to create employment and

education opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and promote fairness and equality within our society.

Over 20% of our staff are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and we have been working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities since 2000. We understand that many young people face significant barriers to employment and education – things that are fundamental to a person’s capacity to contribute to, and participate in, every-day life.

AFL SportsReady provides opportunities and support to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people overcome these barriers through the delivery of tailored educational programs, employment opportunities, mentoring, gatherings and cultural awareness training.

Our programs and support services set these young people up for success and on the pathway to a fulfilling career, our results speak for themselves.

Through this Plan, we will continue to strengthen and build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations. We will continue to promote reconciliation and increase cultural awareness and understanding. We will continue and expand upon our work to provide education and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

AFL SportsReady’s Reconciliation Action Plan is a reflection of our genuine commitment to reconciliation in Australia, a commitment that exists not only within the pages of this document, but within our day-to-day work, decisions and plans. We will work tirelessly to achieve and exceed the targets contained in this document over the next two years.

James Montgomery

Messages

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AFL SportsReady believes that education and employment are

vital for people to participate fully in society. AFL SportsReady’s

vision is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have

the same opportunities as other Australians to start their careers

with confidence, qualifications and skills. AFL SportsReady

acknowledges the history and the past injustices that have led

to the current inequality and disadvantage experienced by many

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. AFL SportsReady is

committed to providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander people to overcome these barriers by providing a

pathway to meaningful and fulfilling education and employment.

Our Vision

Marilyn Morgan Director – AFL SportsReady

“AFL SportsReady’s commitment to the RAP is a clear demonstration of the organisations future focussed approach that will lead to quality futures for all Australians.”

Jade Colgan Executive Manager – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs

“I want to make a difference for my people and my communities and feel AFL SportsReady is a place where I can make a real contribution. The Stretch RAP is a great step forward in continuing to strengthen the work we do and further embed responsibility and ownership across the whole business. I’m excited to be a part of the many positives that will take shape from this important milestone in our company’s journey.”

Traci McCormick National Operations Manager - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs

“We make a real difference in helping our young people kick-start their career journey. I’m passionate about this and all the work we do in employment and education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The RAP is a great tool to continue to build on and further strengthen the work we currently do.”

We have kick-started the careers of over 1500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees since 2000.

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AFL SportsReady’s vision for Reconciliation is:

• A united Australia where Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander people’s heritage, cultures,

histories, and connection to communities and

country are acknowledged and celebrated; and

• A fair Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander people have the same opportunities and

access to education, training and employment as

other Australians.

95% of our 2013 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainee graduates are working, studying or completing a further traineeship.

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Since 2012 our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainee and staff numbers have both increased by 180%.

AFL SportsReady was established in 1994 as a not for profit organisation which aimed to provide education and employment to support footballers during their playing days. Since then, AFL SportsReady has evolved to become a provider of traineeships and career pathways for all young people in a variety of fields, including sport and recreation, banking and finance, business administration, retail, the arts and creative sector, health and horticulture.

AFL SportsReady has always been driven to make a positive difference to the lives of people through education and employment. We make that difference by partnering with our trainees, students and employers from corporate Australia, all levels of Government, small business and community organisations.

Having celebrated 20 years of education and employment, AFL SportsReady has helped 12,500 young people commence a traineeship including 1,500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Currently, AFL SportsReady employs over 700 trainees, of which over 250 are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. AFL SportsReady has established signed partnership agreements with Latrobe University, Griffith University, Curtin University, Flinders University, University of Tasmania, University of Technology, Sydney and the University of Canberra to recognise AFL SportsReady’s educational qualifications and provide credit to their university courses.

As a company, we are equally committed to growing our internal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce, with 20% (18) of our staff identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and represented across all levels of seniority of our business. AFL SportsReady has a total workforce of 85 staff nationally.

AFL SportsReady has enjoyed consistent growth with offices in Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania.

Photograph: Cole Bennetts.

Our Business

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Our delivery across AFL SportsReady

Employment Delivering traineeships across the country, AFL SportsReady works with organisations that become ‘host employers’ and provide an on-the-job placement. Our role as legal employer is to organise and administer all aspects of the traineeship, including the formal education component. Our programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees is highly valued and provide participants access to cultural programs, aspirational activities, events and mentoring.

EducationAFL SportsReady established its own Registered Training Organisation (RTO), SportsReady Education, in 2012. This delivers a mix of vocational education and training courses, from Certificate II through to Diploma, specialising in the areas of business, financial services, sport and recreation, administration and fitness.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ProgramsWe work with a large number of host employers including our corporate partners to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with meaningful work and real career pathways. Programs include federally funded traineeship models as well as a direct employment

program, Barrawarn, delivered in partnership with the Collingwood Football Club Foundation.

AFL SportsReady currently delivers both the full time and school based traineeships program with the support of the Australian Government across Australia. We also deliver the Vocational Training Employment Centre model in Victoria and Tasmania.

ArtsReady In 2013, we received Australian Government support for four years to establish a new program called ArtsReady. The ArtsReady program is designed as a partnership with young Australians and the arts and creative sector through an entry-level training and support model that combines practical experience at work with vocational education. ArtsReady allows young trainees to get their foot in the door of a career in the arts and creative industries.

Executive EducationAs well as our offerings for school leavers and young people entering the workforce, we deliver short courses for senior managers and executives in the football and corporate sectors. This includes courses in Player Management, AFL Management, Leadership and Mentoring.

AFL Programs We continue to have a strong partnership with the AFL as well as the AFL Players Association in providing AFL players with training and education, including an introductory course for newly listed players, work and industry placements and pathway support to help players’ careers after football. Additionally, we participate in the Rio Tinto Footy Means Business program providing opportunities for 50 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men from all over Australia. During the program participants are exposed to the routine of a professional AFL player, including high performance testing, training and conditioning. The men are also introduced to potential career opportunities with AFL SportsReady and Rio Tinto’s corporate partners.

We are committed to further developing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities through quality education, training and employment pathways.

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Program Delivery & Achievements

VTEC* AFL SportsReady is a Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC) for Victoria and Tasmania. Working in partnership with Generation One and the Federal Government, AFL SportsReady is connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobseekers with employment and providing the support services to prepare them for long term employment.

Traineeship Program

Traineeships are structured training programs that enable young people to gain a qualification through employment. They provide individuals with an opportunity to gain practical experience at work while receiving on and off-the-job training. AFL SportsReady recruits Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander school students and recent school leavers and matches them with our host employers, supporting them to complete a traineeship that leads to a quality on the job experience and a nationally recognised qualification. Traineeships are available full time, part time or school based nationally.

Direct Employment

AFL SportsReady provides support to prospective employers with a range of culturally appropriate services to help increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and retention. Services include pre-employment programs, working directly with employers to provide customised support programs for job seekers; identification of suitable candidates for employment; support and mentoring for successful candidates delivered by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mentors; and delivery of Cultural Awareness Training to employers to increase their awareness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture.

Community Engagement

AFL SportsReady is committed to building trust and connections with communities across Australia. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team has extensive community networks and strives to maintain these vital links to local communities. In addition to generic advertising mediums, AFL SportsReady utilises its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network database and its community networks to advertise and attract suitable candidates for traineeships and direct employment opportunities.

Mentoring Mentors provide culturally appropriate support, develop trust and build positive relationships with our program participants and their family network. AFL SportsReady’s retention outcomes affirm how crucial the role of our culturally appropriate and skilled program mentors are to ensuring our trainees successfully navigate their way through employment and training pathways and transition into the workforce. We ensure every trainee has a mentor whilst in our program.

THE BARRAWARN PROGRAM CONTINUES TO KICK GOALS FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER YOUTH

In 2013 we won a Northern Indigenous Employment Award for our focus on improving career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Melbourne.

Employment pathways, support and connection:

*The VTEC initiative is funded by the Australian Government and is based on the GenerationOne employment model.

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Program Delivery & Achievements

Trainee Gatherings

Our gatherings provide the opportunity for trainees to build positive and lasting relationships. Gatherings focus on building leadership, cultural affirmation and developing support structures through interaction with mentors and leaders within the community.

Cultural Awareness

Training

Our commitment to employers, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees and staff is to provide the opportunity to increase their awareness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture and community. AFL SportsReady strives to ensure that our host employers working environments are culturally safe and supportive. Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, contemporary Aboriginal Australia and significant events for our nation are crucial to building greater respect and understanding. We offer full day and half day programs.

Mentors Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mentors are critical to ensuring our trainees achieve successful employment pathways. All trainees are allocated a mentor, who provides personal and career pathway support, helping guide them through their traineeship journey.

Inspiration Our program uses the power of constructive support structures and encouragement to ensure our trainees reach their career potential. We develop relationships with inspirational community leaders and respected people, who are encouraged to establish relationships and inspire trainees throughout their career journey.

Cultural Affirmation

Recognising the importance of supporting culture is fundamental to our core values. Our specialist team works to instil a sense of pride in our trainees by creating empowerment opportunities, through connecting with one another, communities and sharing cultural learnings.

Cultural Awareness

Our team possess an intimate knowledge of culture and deliver a sense of shared experience which many trainees and their families can relate to. We work with our employers to ensure their workplaces develop an environment of cultural respect and understanding.

Emerging Leaders

Program

This program aims to build the leadership capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander future leaders within organisations. The program assists participants to become more attuned to themselves, their strengths and provides them with the tools to manage, lead and mentor others.

The Barrawarn program has provided 15 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians find employment opportunities in metropolitan and regional Victoria. Due to the program’s success, it has expanded into a direct employment model, providing new opportunities for an additional 40 plus Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs won the 2014 Victorian Aboriginal Education Association (VAEAI) Wurreker Award for best private RTO.

Education programs:

Model of support for trainees:

Executive Certificate in Professional

Mentoring

Our education team has developed an Executive Certificate in Professional Mentoring aimed at providing participants with an understanding of the role of a mentor, the skills to effectively mentor and support staff in order to develop their mentoring skills. This Certificate is targeted towards supervisors, managers or staff providing a mentoring or leadership role within an organisation.

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In April 2015 AFL SportsReady had over 250 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander trainees employed with host employers across Australia.

Our RAP

AFL SportsReady’s reconciliation journey started more than a decade ago. We have been working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities since 2000 and have a genuine commitment to sustainable employment pathways. Our focus, commitment and success in this area has seen a significant increase in the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees, with upwards of 200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees employed each year for the past two years.

We are proud to deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment programs for organisations including the ANZ, NAB, Westpac, CBA, Australia Post, Telstra, State Governments of Victoria and Western Australia, the AFL and the Collingwood Football Club Foundation among others.

The AFL SportsReady model provides support that leads to sustainable employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs support jobseekers and trainees throughout their journey. Our staff provide informed cultural understanding and deliver a sense of shared experience. We develop trust, form relationships and nurture the development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees as a core component of our approach. AFL SportsReady engages in an ongoing capacity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and works to build, develop and sustain positive relationships and partnerships with communities. Additionally AFL SportsReady coordinates and participates in a broad range of community engagement activities including:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community days, weeks and events such as NAIDOC, National Reconciliation Week

• Sporting Carnivals

• Employment and Training Exhibitions

AFL SportsReady’s Reconciliation Action Plan represents a company-wide commitment that builds and extends on core business activities. Our Chief Executive Officer and our Leadership team champion our Reconciliation Action Plan. AFL SportsReady’s Working Group is a cross functional group whose membership includes representation from across:

• each state

• all levels of the organisation (entry through to Executive)

• all business areas of the organisation

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

• non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

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RELATIONSHIPS

Action Responsibility Timeline Target

1. The Working Group to continue to actively monitor RAP development, including implementation of actions and tracking progress.

a) Executive Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs

Review October annually • Monthly Working Group meetings during the development stage of the RAP.• Quarterly Working Group meetings during the implementation stage of the RAP.

Review October annually • The Working Group to oversee the development, endorsement and launch of the RAP.

May 2015 • Executive Manager to report and update CEO and Board.2. Provide opportunities for all staff to foster

strong relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

a) National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Coordinator

June annually • Each state office to hold one National Reconciliation Week event. • All staff are encouraged to participate in at least one event during National Reconciliation Week.• Register events via the National Reconciliation Week website.

June 2015 • Develop a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Framework. • Incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement activities within each state plan.

August 2015 • Develop state based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community directories with key stakeholders.Review October annually • Invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community key stakeholders to participate in each state’s annual Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander Gathering activities. Review October annually • Facilitate opportunities for non-Aboriginal staff to undertake a short work experience opportunity with an Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander community organisation.3. Provide opportunities for all AFL SportsReady

staff to build their relationships and share their experiences through regular internal cultural forums.

a) National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Coordinator

August 2015 • Develop the tools and materials for cultural seminars to be facilitated by each state.Review November annually • Deliver at minimum quarterly staff cultural seminars or cultural experiences in each state (i.e. lunchbox sessions). Review November annually • All staff to be strongly encouraged to participate in at least one seminar/cultural experience per year.

4. Continue engagement and build sustainable working relationships with secondary schools in key areas across all states.

a) State Managers August 2015 • Develop a list of priority secondary schools who have a significant number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within each state.

Review November annually • Annual engagement with 20% of all identified schools to promote career pathway opportunities.5. Contribute to an informed Australian public

through greater promotion of success stories, partnerships and events with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through all media forums.

a) National Marketing and Communications Manager

Review August annually • AFL SportsReady to submit regular stories to the Koori Mail for publication, with the aim of four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program success stories to be featured per year.

Review August annually • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program success stories to be featured in local media a minimum of once per state per year.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program success stories to be featured regularly on AFL SportsReady’s website.• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program guest Tweeter regularly sharing success stories on AFL SportsReady’s

Twitter profile.6. Celebrate, support and encourage all

employees to engage in National Reconciliation Week activities.


b) CEO

May 2015 • Circulate state based National Reconciliation Week calendar of community events to all staff and board members.• Support all staff to participate in National Reconciliation Week community events and activities.

AFL SportsReady acknowledges the importance of and commits to build and maintain strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations. These relationships are integral to understanding the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and providing opportunities for meaningful work experience and real career pathways.

We recognise the following principles are integral to building and maintaining positive relationships:• trust • honesty• respect • openness• shared understanding • continuous learning• reciprocity (mutually

beneficial) partnership

In 2014, retention rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees were 84% at three months and 76% at six months.

Our RAP

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1. All AFL SportsReady staff to participate in our internal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Training program to build cultural understanding.


b) CEO

July 2015 • Further build on our existing cultural awareness training delivery and develop a cultural awareness training strategy for AFL SportsReady staff participation.

December 2016 • 100% of current staff to undertake the training within an 18 month period.December 2016 • 100% of new staff to undertake the training within a 6 month period.

• 100% of Board members to undertake the training. 2. Guide AFL SportsReady staff in appropriate

Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols as part of standard organisational practice.


July 2015 • Provide the appropriate tools and protocols for all staff to be able to perform an Acknowledgement of Country.

September 2015 • Develop a database of key contacts by state for organising a Welcome to Country.• Ensure the protocol encourages senior leaders to personally reply to a Welcome to Country.• Welcome to Country address to occur at significant organisational events (Graduations, Next Goal Breakfast and National

Conference).• Acknowledgement of Country address to be delivered at other organisational/community events.• Acknowledgement of Country address to occur at Board meetings.

3. Show respect and acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and people throughout all local offices.

a) National Operations Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs

December 2015 • All AFL SportsReady offices to display acknowledgement statement.July 2015 • All staff email signature blocks to acknowledge Traditional Owners of place.

4. Celebrate, support and encourage all employees to engage in NAIDOC Week activities.


May 2015 • Contact state based local NAIDOC Week Committees to discuss joint opportunities.• Circulate state based NAIDOC Week calendar of community events to all staff and board members.

July 2015 • Support all staff to participate in NAIDOC Week community events and activities.5. Increase awareness of and support the needs

of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people’s cultural and personal identity.


b) Executive Manager, People, Performance and Strategy

December 2015 • Facilitate a workshop for staff to increase their awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people’s cultural identity and the challenges they may face.

June 2016 • Facilitate a workshop for staff to increase their awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, Trans and/or Intersex (GLBQTI) and the challenges they may face.

• Actively promote the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.• Provide access to support, mentoring and counselling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are identified as

at risk of developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis.June 2016 • Develop a package (toolbox) to support staff to be able to adequately discuss issues of cultural and personal identity.

• Identify opportunities and activities to support the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, Trans and/or Intersex.

• Publish policy position of support in relation to GLBQTI young people on AFL SportsReady website.• Explore partnership opportunities with the AFL Players Association to promote better outcomes for GLBQTI Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander young people.6. Continue to work with our partner organisations

to build their cultural understanding and ability to provide culturally inclusive workplaces.

c) Executive Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs

March 2016 • Develop and provide host employers with the tools and materials to contribute to a culturally inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees.

March 2016 • Undertake an annual cultural audit with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees and provide feedback on their host employer experience specific to key corporate partner organisations.

Review August 2016 • Provide opportunities for our host employers and corporate partners to participate in cultural awareness training sessions delivered every quarter.

Respect is one of our six company values and we acknowledge this as a fundamental principle to achieving reconciliation. AFL SportsReady will continue to show respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities, cultures, histories, lived experiences and connection to communities and country. We respect the important contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to society. We will continue to build respect by working with our staff, host employers and partner organisations to promote reconciliation and increased cultural awareness and knowledge.

RESPECT

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In 2014 AFL SportsReady recruited 108 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander school based trainees nationally (64% of all AFL SportsReady school based trainees).


1. Identify and increase opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to supply their goods and services to AFL SportsReady.


b) Accounting Manager

September 2015 • Develop a database of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander key suppliers in each state (catering, printing, merchandise development, graphic design, events, facilitation).

December 2015 • Educate and promote to staff about using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.

Review November annually • Ensure we utilise the services of a minimum of 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses annually.2. Support the development and retention of

existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

a) Executive Manager, People, Performance and Strategy

December 2015 • Undertake a skills audit of all current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.• Assist all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to develop career development plans and identify appropriate support

and opportunities to fulfil development plans.• Continue to provide professional development opportunities for existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff through

their individual development plans.• Provide internal acting opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander roles, other areas of the business and senior positions.December 2016 • Increase of 15% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff nationally.

3. Increase employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and retention outcomes.

b) National Operations Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs

c) Executive Manager, Employment

Review November annually • Increase of 10% per annum of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment opportunities.• Increase of 10% per annum of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traineeship commencements. • Increase of 3% per annum in the retention rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees.• Increase of 10% per annum of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates put forward for non-Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander traineeships opportunities. 4. Include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

perspectives in all Executive Education programs, Certificate and Diploma coursework.

a) Director of Educationb) National Manager, SportsReady

Educationc) Executive Manager, Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander Programs

Review November annually • Provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness sessions in all Executive Education programs.

Review November annually • Develop Certificate III in Education Support (MATSITI project) with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and learning styles embedded in all coursework.

• Use lessons from MATSITI research on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learning styles, and apply to all new and updated resources developed by SportsReady Education.

March 2016 • Ensure all teachers have access to a Cultural Awareness Workshop that includes a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learning styles.

OPPORTUNITIESAFL SportsReady is committed to providing education, training and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that will contribute to halving the gap in employment outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

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1. Report achievements, challenges and learnings to Reconciliation Australia for inclusion in the Annual Impact Measurement Report.


September annually • Survey all staff to measure engagement with AFL SportsReady RAP outcomes.• Complete and submit the RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire to Reconciliation Australia annually.

2. Prepare and publish a yearly progress report to be featured on AFL SportsReady website.


December annually • Yearly progress report with an update on the implementation of RAP actions and outcomes to be featured on AFL SportsReady’s website.

3. Report progress of the RAP actions and outcomes to the Board

a) CEOb) Executive Manager, Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander Programs

February, June, October annually

• A quarterly written report will be provided to the Board on implementation of actions and outcomes.

4. Hold AFL SportsReady RAP refresh workshop c) RAP Working Group December 2015 • RAP actions and targets reviewed. • Assess outcomes and opportunities for future RAP.

Please note the asterisks (*) identifies Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff members of the working group.

*Jade Colgan – Executive Manager- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs

Rachel Cowling – Executive Manager, People, Performance and Strategy

*Traci McCormick – National Operations Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs

Jacqui Finnegan – Field Officer/Educator, Western Australia

*Marcia Laurie – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs Mentor/Field Officer, Queensland

Mick Coyne – Marketing and Communications Manager, Victoria

Michael Oosterwyk – Business Development Manager, ArtsReady, Victoria

Amy Weavell – Field Officer and Educator, Victoria

Frances Corkhill – Program Manager, ArtsReady, New South Wales

Peter Kategiannis – National Support Programs, AFL Programs, Victoria

*Andrew Craig – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs Mentor/Field Officer, New South Wales

Brooke Adams – Senior Educator, SportsReady Education, Victoria

Lauren Borg – Administration Officer, Victoria

*Kyle Vander-Kuyp – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs Mentor, Victoria

Emily Spicer – Senior Educator, SportsReady Education, Victoria

Leah Thomson – Administration Officer, South Australia

*Courtney Bannister – National Corporate Programs Coordinator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs

Christine Kelder – Field Officer, Queensland

Fiona Hawes – National Marketing and Communications Manager

The RAP Working Group members are:

We would also like to acknowledge our Director, Aboriginal woman, Marilyn Morgan for her contributions to AFL SportsReady’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

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TRACKING AND PROGRESS

Our People

Ralph White Community Engagement Coordinator – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs. Kija/Bardi People, Western Australia. Raised in Darwin.

Jade Colgan Executive Manager – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs. Barkindji People of the Darling River, NSW.

Traci McCormick National Operations Manager – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs. Proud Aboriginal woman, my family are descendants of the Boon wurrung people with connections to NSW and QLD.

Leon Egan Program Manager – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (Education). Yorta Yorta/Bangerang, Gunditjmara.

Jade Hull Senior Programs Officer – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs. Gunditjmara and Gunnai.

Courtney Bannister Corporate Programs Coordinator – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs. Palawa, descendant of Mannalargenna. Palawa, descendant of Mannalargenna.

Dean Heta Training and Support Coordinator – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (VTEC). Proud Wiradjuri Man from Albury, NSW

Kyle Vander-Kuyp Programs Mentor – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (VIC). Woromi Tribe, North Coast NSW, Yuin Tribe, South Coast NSW.

Aaron Davey Project Officer – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (VIC). Proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander originally from Darwin but my people are the Kokatha people (SA) and Torres Strait Islands, Western Islands (QLD).

Emily Fien Project Officer – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (VIC). Yorta Yorta.

Karlanya O’Loughlin Collingwood FC and AFL SportsReady Administration Officer (VIC). Proud Aboriginal woman, Nurrunga People of the Yorke Peninsula, SA.

Andrew CraigProgram Leader – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (New South Wales). Kamilaroi people, NSW.

Marcia LaurieField Officer/ Mentor – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (Queensland). Quandamooka people, QLD.

Carla Dorman Field Officer/Mentor – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (Queensland). Proud Aboriginal and SouthSea Islander woman, Dharumbal People Rockhampton, QLD.

Wilbur Wilson Field Officer/ Mentor – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (South Australia). Narangga and Ngarrindjeri, SA.

Shirley McPhersonState Manager (Western Australia). Aboriginal Women.

Josh Collard Field Officer/ Mentor – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (Western Australia). Noongar Marmun from South West of WA coming from a large Noongar family.

Nikita Hawke Field Officer/Mentor – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs (Western Australia). Nyul Nyul people from Beagle Bay on my grandfather’s side (Hawke) and Gooniyandi people from East Kimberly on my grandmother’s side (Cox).

About this artworkThe Warumilang logo features recognisable Aboriginal symbols and motifs to represent the support and opportunities created for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through quality education and employment.

The combined motifs form Australia, as the program reaches across the nation and also aligns with AFL SportsReady logo and ArtsReady logo. The Warumilang logo has been created by local artist Dixon Patten.

AFL SportsReady’s Reconciliation Action Plan has been designed by Marcus Lee.For more information please contact our National office on (03) 8413 3525 or visit www.aflsportsready.com.au

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