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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia
Our Reconciliation Vision
Who We Are
Our RAP
The RAP Working Group
The Global Goals
Highlights from our
RAP Journey
What We Learnt Along
the Way
Case Studies
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals
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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia
Our Reconciliation Vision
Who We Are
Our RAP
The RAP Working Group                                                           The Sydney Opera House was built upon Tubowgule,
The Global Goals                                                                                Gadigal country.
Highlights from our                                                        We acknowledge the Gadigal, the Traditional Custodians of this
RAP Journey                                                                place, also known as Bennelong Point. First Nations readers are
What We Learnt Along                                                      advised that this document may contain the names and images of
the Way                                                                  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are now deceased.
                                                                             The Sydney Opera House supports the 2007 United Nations
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                                                                                   Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

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                               Cover photo: Badu Gili 2017.
                               Artist: Lin Onus. Photo by Daniel Boud.
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Uluru Statement
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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
                               from the Heart
Message from the CEO of        On 26 May 2017, more than 250 of Australia’s First    How could it be otherwise? That peoples              Makarrata is the culmination of our agenda:
Reconciliation Australia       Nations leaders met at the foot of Uluru in Central   possessed a land for sixty millennia and this        the coming together after a struggle. It captures
Our Reconciliation Vision      Australia on the lands of the Anangu people.          sacred link disappears from world history in         our aspirations for a fair and truthful relationship
Who We Are                                                                           merely the last two hundred years?                   with the people of Australia and a better future
                               The majority resolved, in the Uluru Statement
                                                                                                                                          for our children based on justice and self-
Our RAP                        from the Heart, that:                                 With substantive constitutional change and
                                                                                                                                          determination.
                                                                                     structural reform, we believe this ancient
The RAP Working Group          “                                                     sovereignty can shine through as a fuller            We seek a Makarrata Commission to supervise
The Global Goals               We, gathered at the 2017 National Constitutional      expression of Australia’s nationhood.                a process of agreement-making between
Highlights from our            Convention, coming from all points of the                                                                  governments and First Nations and truth-telling
                                                                                     Proportionally, we are the most incarcerated
RAP Journey                    southern sky, make this statement from the heart:                                                          about our history.
                                                                                     people on the planet. We are not an innately
What We Learnt Along           Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tribes      criminal people. Our children are aliened from       In 1967 we were counted, in 2017 we seek to be
the Way                        were the frst sovereign Nations of the Australian     their families at unprecedented rates. This cannot   heard. We leave base camp and start our trek
                               continent and its adjacent islands, and possessed     be because we have no love for them. And our         across this vast country. We invite you to walk
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                               it under our own laws and customs. This our           youth languish in detention in obscene numbers.      with us in a movement of the Australian people
July 2019 – June 2022          ancestors did, according to the reckoning of          They should be our hope for the future.              for a better future.
Action Plan                    our culture, from the Creation, according to
                                                                                     These dimensions of our crisis tell plainly the
  Relationships                the common law from ‘time immemorial’, and
                                                                                     structural nature of our problem. This is the
                                                                                                                                          ”
  Respect                      according to science more than 60,000 years ago.
                                                                                     torment of our powerlessness.
  Opportunities                This sovereignty is a spiritual notion: the
                                                                                     We seek constitutional reforms to empower our
                               ancestral tie between the land, or ‘mother
  Governance                                                                         people and take a rightful place in our own
                               nature’, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
                                                                                     country. When we have power over our destiny
Aligning to the Global Goals   Islander peoples who were born therefrom,
                                                                                     our children will fourish. They will walk in two
                               remain attached thereto, and must one day
                                                                                     worlds and their culture will be a gift to their
                               return thither to be united with our ancestors.
                                                                                     country.
                               This link is the basis of the ownership of the
                               soil, or better, of sovereignty. It has never been    We call for the establishment of a First Nations
                               ceded or extinguished, and co-exists with the         Voice enshrined in the Constitution.
                               sovereignty of the Crown.

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Message from the CEO
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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
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Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia                    Welcome to the Sydney Opera House’s ffth               As we were fnalising the RAP earlier this year,
Our Reconciliation Vision                   Reconciliation Action Plan (2020-22).                  I had the privilege of joining a group of Opera
                                            The Opera House is proud to embrace and                House staf at the Garma Festival in Arnhem
Who We Are
                                                                                                   Land. Energised by this experience, we left
                                            celebrate Australia’s First Nations culture.
Our RAP                                                                                            Garma with a deeper appreciation of the
The RAP Working Group                       Since our frst Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)        continuing issues and barriers that Australia’s
                                            in 2011, we have built a strong workplace culture      First Nations people face today and the
The Global Goals                            of respect and inclusion, created employment           complexity of the path ahead.
Highlights from our                         and education opportunities, and presented
RAP Journey                                                                                        Underpinned by the Opera House’s new
                                            important First Nations artistic works on our
                                                                                                   strategic commitment to the United Nations
What We Learnt Along                        stages and sails.
                                                                                                   Global Goals, our ffth RAP sets out clear
the Way                                     Our ffth RAP is shaped by everything we’ve             actions to inspire positive change. Together
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                                             • Provide a safe and equitable environment for        we are committed to fostering and celebrating
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan                                     First Nations staf, artists, audiences, visitors   a shared sense of belonging for all Australians.
                                                and contractors.
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                                             • Deepen our understanding of First Nations
  Respect                                       history and its continued impact on the lives
  Opportunities                                 of First Nations Australians today.
  Governance                                 • Encourage our community to understand
                                                and speak respectfully about difcult issues.
Aligning to the Global Goals                                                                       Louise Herron AM
                                             • Find bold and creative solutions to overcome
                                                                                                   Chief Executive Officer
                                                challenges on the path to Reconciliation.
                                             • Collaborate with our teams, partners and
                                                our community to meet our RAP objectives
                                                with excellence.

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Message from the CEO of
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Uluru Statement from
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Message from the CEO
                               Reconciliation Australia
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia                     Reconciliation Australia congratulates the            In this RAP, the Opera House will continue to
Our Reconciliation Vision                    Sydney Opera House on its past successes              innovate in the same vein by developing a new
                                             and continued commitment to reconciliation,           contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Who We Are
                                             as it implements its ffth Reconciliation Action       Islander artistic work, with the aim to tour
Our RAP                                      Plan (RAP), its third Stretch RAP.                    nationally and internationally.
The RAP Working Group                        The RAP program is a fast-growing collective          On behalf of Reconciliation Australia, I
The Global Goals                             of over 1,000 organisations that have developed       congratulate the Opera House for adopting
                                             and implemented practical plans of action that        this Stretch RAP, and look forward to watching
Highlights from our
RAP Journey                                  aim to drive reconciliation across three key          the organisation’s progress on the journey to
                                             pillars of the program: relationships, respect        reconciliation.
What We Learnt Along                         and opportunities.
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                                             The Opera House is not only an exemplar of
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                                             Australian iconography, but one of Australia’s
July 2019 – June 2022                        busiest performing arts centres, boasting over
Action Plan                                  10.9 million visitors and 1,800 performances
  Relationships                              each year. With such a signifcant sphere of
                                             infuence, it is fantastic to see the organisation
  Respect
                                             consistently and efectively promote                   Karen Mundine
  Opportunities                              reconciliation in Australia.                          Chief Executive Officer
  Governance                                 Previous RAP commitments have seen the Opera
Aligning to the Global Goals                 House promote the work of Aboriginal and Torres
                                             Strait Islander artists through its initiative Badu
                                             Gili – an animated light installation projected
                                             onto the Opera House sails that traced songlines
                                             and celebrated First Nations cultures.

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Our
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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart                      Reconciliation
                               Vision
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia
Our Reconciliation Vision
Who We Are                     The Sydney Opera House’s vision for
                               reconciliation is to foster and celebrate a
Our RAP                        shared sense of belonging for all Australians.
The RAP Working Group          Tubowgule, as the land on which the Opera
The Global Goals               House stands is known to its Traditional
Highlights from our            Custodians, the Gadigal, has long been a
RAP Journey                    gathering place for storytelling, ceremony
                               and celebration. The Opera House continues
What We Learnt Along
                               this legacy today by embracing and celebrating
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                               the cultures of Australia’s First Peoples.
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                               This RAP commits the Opera House to
July 2019 – June 2022          targets and initiatives that aim to safeguard
Action Plan                    these traditions and adapting cultures for
  Relationships                future generations.
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

                                                                                Ngaran Ngaran dancers at Dance
                                                                                Rites 2018. Photo by Anna Kucera.

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Who We Are
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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart                      As a symbol of modern Australia, the nation’s        Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, and The Australian     Our Values
Message from the CEO           premier tourist destination and one of the           Ballet. The Opera House’s own programming
                               world’s busiest performing arts centres, the         arm, Sydney Opera House Presents,                  Safety
Message from the CEO of                                                                                                                Our greatest responsibility.
Reconciliation Australia       Opera House plays an integral role in Australia’s    complements the works of its resident
                               identity. A celebrated community meeting place,      companies through the presentation of First        Creative
Our Reconciliation Vision      the Opera House is operated and maintained on        Nations performing arts, contemporary music        Be bold and innovative.
Who We Are                     behalf of the NSW Government and the people          and performance, talks and ideas, classical
                               of NSW by the Sydney Opera House Trust. The          music, children, families and creative learning    Excellence
Our RAP                                                                                                                                Strive for the best.
                               State, National and World Heritage-listed site is    and artist and sector development. Additionally,
The RAP Working Group          inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as       a broad range of shows and community events        Collaboration
The Global Goals               a ‘masterpiece of human creative genius’. In 2018    are presented by third parties at the Opera        One team.
Highlights from our            it was estimated by global professional service      House.
                                                                                                                                       Accountability
RAP Journey                    provider Deloitte to have a social asset value
                                                                                    Sydney Opera House’s reach is not limited to       Focus and own it.
                               of $6.2 billion and contribute $1.2 billion to the
What We Learnt Along                                                                its geographic location – it is also an online
                               Australian economy annually.
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                               Our vision is to be as bold and inspiring as the     ideas and discussions reaching audiences and
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                               Opera House itself. Our mission is two-fold:         communities nationally and internationally
July 2019 – June 2022          • To treasure and renew the Opera House for          through an innovative program of digital
Action Plan                       future generations of artists, audiences and      experiences. 1.1 million hours of video content
  Relationships                   visitors.                                         released by the Opera House was consumed
  Respect                      • To inspire, and strengthen the community,          globally in 2018-19.
                                  through everything we do.                         More than 900 people, including 23 First
  Opportunities
                                                                                    Nations Australians, are employed at the Opera
  Governance                   The Opera House welcomes almost 11 million
                                                                                    House, across two locations – at the Sydney
                               people to the site each year, with almost
Aligning to the Global Goals                                                        Opera House on Bennelong Point and an ofce
                               1.4 million people seeing a show and more
                                                                                    located in Pitt Street Sydney.
                               than 560,000 visitors taking a guided tour.
                               The Opera House hosts more than 1,800
                               performances a year, including the work of
                               eight fagship resident companies – Australian
                               Chamber Orchestra, Bangarra Dance Theatre,
                               Bell Shakespeare, Opera Australia, Sydney
                               Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Theatre Company,

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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia
Our Reconciliation Vision
Who We Are
Our RAP
The RAP Working Group
The Global Goals
Highlights from our
RAP Journey
What We Learnt Along
the Way
Case Studies
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

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                               Electric Fields performs at Dance Rites 2018.
                               Photo by Anna Kucera.
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Our RAP
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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart                      The Opera House embodies the cultural                Our RAP addresses the fve dimensions
Message from the CEO           aspirations of our nation. Almost fve decades        of reconciliation:
                               after it opened in 1973, it continues to play        • Undertake research and consultation to
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia       a transformative role in Australian lives by           deepen understanding and value of First
                               promoting the rich culture and history of              Nations cultures, rights and experiences
Our Reconciliation Vision      the nation. We are committed to respecting,            to reach historical acceptance.
Who We Are                     embracing and celebrating First Nations
                               cultures, through visitor experiences                • Celebrate First Nations cultures through
Our RAP                                                                               presentation of First Nations works and
                               and creative programming on our stages
The RAP Working Group          as outlined in our Artistic Strategy and the           stories to foster appreciation and embed
                               organisation-wide initiatives outlined                 respectful race relations.
The Global Goals
                               in this RAP.                                         • Build equality and equity through
Highlights from our
                                                                                      employment and retention programs,
RAP Journey                    In 2011, the Opera House became the frst
                                                                                      capacity-building projects in our First
What We Learnt Along           performing arts organisation in Australia to
                                                                                      Nations programming, and build cultural
the Way                        develop a RAP. The plan brings focus and
                                                                                      competence in all staf.
                               clarity to our First Nations activities, a roadmap
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                               to achieving the organisation’s reconciliation
July 2019 – June 2022          aspirations. In the eight years since the Opera        publicly and actively supporting and
Action Plan                                                                           championing reconciliation to our local     “The Sydney Opera House continues to show
                               House joined Reconciliation Australia’s RAP
                                                                                      and international communities, partners     leadership through this ffth Reconciliation
  Relationships                program, it has broadened and strengthened
                                                                                      and visitors.                               Action Plan, demonstrating its commitment
  Respect                      its commitment, embedding the values of
                                                                                    • Embed and refect First Nations cultures     to embracing and celebrating First Nations
                               reconciliation across everything we do.
  Opportunities                                                                       and heritage onsite and online as part of   people. The actions engage, inspire and foster a
                               This RAP, the Opera House’s ffth, has been                                                         deeper understanding of our diverse nations in a
  Governance                                                                          shared national unity.
                               developed with staf, including First Nations                                                       meaningful way as we walk together in the spirit
Aligning to the Global Goals   staf members, in addition to individuals and                                                       of reconciliation.”
                               organisations from the First Nations community.
                                                                                                                                  Deborah Mailman AM
                                                                                                                                  Sydney Opera House Trustee

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The RAP Working Group
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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart                       The Opera House’s RAP is championed                As at June 2019, our RAP Working Group      Production & Events
Message from the CEO            by Chief Executive Ofcer Louise Herron             comprised 33 First Nations and non-First    Event Account Manager
                                AM, Trustee Deborah Mailman AM and                 Nations staf:                               Production Manager
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia        the RAP Working Group. It is embedded in           Building, Safety & Security                 Staging Operator
                                the organisation with RAP initiatives also
Our Reconciliation Vision                                                          Environmental Sustainability Manager        Programming
                                championed by staf outside the RAP Working
Who We Are                      Group, across all business units.                  Ofce Administrator, Building                Head of First Nations Programming
Our RAP                         The RAP Working Group terms of reference           Corporate Services                          Head of Children, Families & Creative
                                set out the group’s role to:                       Business Analyst                            Learning
The RAP Working Group
                               • Support the Opera House’s RAP leadership          Procurement Specialist                      Head of Talks & Ideas
The Global Goals
                                  role by advocating for the RAP and related       Engagement & Development                    Manager, Strategy & Projects
Highlights from our               activities to external stakeholders, including                                               Producer, First Nations Programming
RAP Journey                                                                        Senior Internal Communications Manager
                                  visitors, onsite partners, contractors,                                                      Digital Producer, Children, Families &
What We Learnt Along              resident companies and industry colleagues.      Partnerships Account Manager
                                                                                   Communications Specialist                   Creative Learning
the Way                        • Provide a platform for staf and visitors
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                                  programming and visitor experience               Director, People & Government               Director, Visitor Experience
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan                       projects.                                        Government Relations Manager                General Manager, Tours, Retail & Projects
                               • Encourage a safe, inclusive workplace that        Manager, Organisational                     General Manager, Food & Beverage
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                                  supports First Nations staf.                                                                 Head of Sales, Tours & Experiences
  Respect                                                                          Development & Learning
                               • Run projects that enable participation by         Manager, Human Resources                    Function Sales Associate
  Opportunities                   First Nations people.                                                                        Food & Beverage Administrator
                                                                                   Workforce Planning Manager
  Governance                   • Embed First Nations cultures and RAP values                                                   Front of House Attendant
                                                                                   Senior Project Ofcer, People & Government
Aligning to the Global Goals      across the organisation through advocacy
                                  that raises awareness and inspires staf.         Planning & Heritage Policy Ofcer
                                                                                   Rostering Ofcer
                               • Share expertise and perspectives with each
                                  other to make meaningful change.                 Coordinator, Organisational Development
                                                                                   & Learning
                               • Develop cultural competence across the
                                  organisation.                                    Human Resources & Recruitment Coordinator

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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia
Our Reconciliation Vision
Who We Are
Our RAP
The RAP Working Group
The Global Goals
Highlights from our
RAP Journey
What We Learnt Along
the Way
Case Studies
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

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                               The National Centre for Indigenous Excellence held a workshop for Opera
                               House staf during National Reconciliation Week 2017. Photo by Lily Black.
The Global
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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
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Message from the CEO
                               Goals
Message from the CEO of        In 2015, the United Nations (UN) defned 17 goals
Reconciliation Australia       to address the world’s most pressing challenges,
Our Reconciliation Vision      including poverty, inequality, climate, education
Who We Are                     and justice by 2030.

Our RAP                        These ‘Global Goals’ provide a roadmap to
                               achieve a more sustainable and prosperous
The RAP Working Group          future for all. They have been widely adopted
The Global Goals               by leading global and Australian companies
Highlights from our            and government organisations.
RAP Journey                    Since opening, the Opera House has
What We Learnt Along           championed environmental sustainability,
the Way                        creativity, diversity, cultural rights and respect
Case Studies                   for heritage. Now, almost 50 years on, we
                               remain committed to these ideals and values.
July 2019 – June 2022          They are perfectly encapsulated in the Global
Action Plan                    Goals. These goals can only be achieved through
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  Respect                      You can fnd out more about what we have done
  Opportunities                and plan to do, together with our partners, in
                               our most recent Accessibility, Reconciliation
  Governance
                               and Environment Action Plans.
Aligning to the Global Goals
                               Through this alignment with the Global Goals,
                               the Opera House’s Reconciliation Action Plan
                               supports global eforts to promote cultural
                               awareness, equality and opportunity for all.
                               To see how the RAP aligns to the Global Goals,
                               go to page 49.

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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia
Our Reconciliation Vision
Who We Are
Our RAP
The RAP Working Group
The Global Goals
Highlights from our
RAP Journey
What We Learnt Along
the Way
Case Studies
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

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                               the 30th anniversary of Bangarra Dance Theatre in 2019.
                               Photo by Daniel Boud.
Highlights from
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Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
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Message from the CEO
                               Our RAP Journey
Message from the CEO of        2011                                              2012                                              2013
Reconciliation Australia       • First performing arts organisation in           • Launch of the second RAP 2012-13.               • Delivery of Teaching Indigenous
Our Reconciliation Vision         Australia to launch a RAP.                     • Rhoda Roberts AO appointed as Head of              Perspectives workshop for teachers.
Who We Are                     • Message Sticks expands from a flm festival         Indigenous Programming.                        • The Opera House partners with Bangarra
                                  to a multi-arts festival curated by Rhoda      • First Nations Work Experience program              as the Registered Training Organisation to
Our RAP
                                  Roberts AO.                                       commences.                                        oversee two First Nations traineeships with
The RAP Working Group          • A First Nations representative is appointed                                                          Bangarra.
                                                                                 • First Nations musician Thelma Plum wins the
The Global Goals                  to the Conservation Council.                      Opera House-sponsored Deadly Award for a       • Launched our frst 3-year Stretch RAP for
Highlights from our            • Commencement of the First Nations Internship       First Nations performing artist, earning the      2014-16.
RAP Journey                       Program (formerly the Indigenous Schools          opportunity to record an album in the Opera
What We Learnt Along              Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships Program).      House’s recording studio.
the Way                         • Partnership with Indigenous Literacy
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                                  to raise awareness and funds to support
July 2019 – June 2022             literacy for First Nations children in rural
Action Plan                       and remote Australia.
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

                               Launch of frst RAP 2011.                          Rhoda Roberts AO.                                 Message Sticks 2013.
                                                                                 Photo by Anna Kucera.                             Photo by Prudence Upton.

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                               • Bangarra celebrates its 25th anniversary and     • Launched in 2015 on the Western Broadwalk        • Songlines lights up the Opera House sails for
Acknowledgement                   10th year in residence at the Opera House          as part of Homeground festival, Dance              Vivid Sydney, curated by Rhoda Roberts AO.
Uluru Statement from              with a free performance on the Forecourt           Rites is Australia’s national First Nations     • Launch of a new e-learning module to
the Heart                         and photography exhibition in the Opera            dance competition. A detailed case study is        increase staf understanding of First Nations
Message from the CEO              House’s Western Foyer.                             provided on page 23.                               cultures and history and how they are
                               • Launch of the annual Careers Day for             • The Opera House wins a Green Globe Award            celebrated at the Opera House.
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia          Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high         for Social Sustainability through its RAP and   • Deadly Voices from the House launched
                                  school students.                                   Access Strategic Plan.                             in a podcast format.
Our Reconciliation Vision
                               • Redfern Talks Back presented in partnership      • A welcome plinth was installed at the            • Homeground opening ceremony live-
Who We Are                        with the National Centre for Indigenous            entrance to the site as the frst point of          streamed on Facebook through the Opera
Our RAP                           Excellence.                                        contact. It includes wayfnding, building           House’s Broadcast Studio, reaching more
                               • With support from the Australia Council for         information, information about the site’s          than 214,000 people.
The RAP Working Group
                                  the Arts, Creative Scotland and Creative           history and, most importantly, an audio         • Portside Sydney teams up with Australia’s
The Global Goals                  New Zealand, the Opera House partners              and written Acknowledgement to Country             only hatted Indigenous chef, Clayton
Highlights from our               with Active Events (Scotland) and Taranaki         spoken by Rhoda Roberts AO.                        Donovan, to create bespoke food and
RAP Journey                       Arts Festival (New Zealand) to present the                                                            beverage oferings using native ingredients
What We Learnt Along              Tri Nations Boomerang Concert, a unique                                                               and favours for Homeground.
the Way                           collaboration of Australian, Maori and
                                                                                                                                     • Staf volunteering program introduced for
                                  Celtic artists.
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                               • Launch of Guwanyi Walama, an interactive
July 2019 – June 2022             digital tour of the Aboriginal history of the
Action Plan
                                  Opera House site.
  Relationships                • Launch of Homeground, an annual free
  Respect                         outdoor festival celebrating First Nations
  Opportunities                   music, dance and culture.
                               • AMP Capital joins as Sponsor of the Opera
  Governance
                                  House and becomes Event Partner for
Aligning to the Global Goals      Homeground/Dance Rites 2014-20.
                               • Launch of Deadly Voices from the House,
                                  a weekly national radio program through
                                  National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS)
                                  and Community Broadcasting Association
                                  (CBA).

                                                                                                                                            Songlines for Vivid Sydney 2016. Artwork by Donny Woolagoodja.
                                                                                                                                            Photo by Daniel Boud.
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                               • Badu Gili, a daily lighting of the Opera       • A suite of audio recordings of a Welcome       • EnergyAustralia renews as Major Partner of
Acknowledgement                   House’s eastern Bennelong sail with First        to Country from male and female local First      the Opera House and becomes an Event
Uluru Statement from              Nations art, launched on the eve of NAIDOC       Nations artists and community leaders was        Partner for Dance Rites 2019.
the Heart                         Week. A detailed case study is provided on       prepared in 2018 and 2019 to play before         EnergyAustralia’s support enables seven
Message from the CEO              page 21.                                         performances at the Opera House.                 Opera House staff members to attend
                               • Launch of award-winning Conservation           • Acknowledgement of Country added to               Garma Festival of Traditional Cultures to
Message from the CEO of                                                                                                             deepen their understanding of First Nations
Reconciliation Australia          Management Plan 4th Edition, which               Opera House staf email signature.
                                  includes provisions for greater recognition                                                       cultures and build community relationships.
                                                                                • Launch of the inaugural Reconciliation
Our Reconciliation Vision         of our First Nations heritage.                                                                    A detailed case study is provided on page 20.
                                                                                   Awards to recognise the outstanding
Who We Are                     • Westpac becomes Major Partner of                  contribution of Opera House staf towards      • The Yallamundi Rooms open, the first new
Our RAP                           the Opera House and Event Partner                reconciliation.                                  venue created inside the Opera House since
                                  for Homeground/Dance Rites 2017–19.                                                               the refurbishment of Utzon Room in 2004.
The RAP Working Group                                                           • First Nations alumni from the work
                                                                                                                                    The name Yallamundi means “storyteller” in
                                                                                   experience and internships programs
The Global Goals                                                                                                                    the local Sydney Aboriginal language.
                                                                                   become involved in facilitating new
Highlights from our                                                                programs, sharing their knowledge and         • In celebration of the 2019 International Year
RAP Journey                                                                        experiences at the Opera House and               of Indigenous Languages, the Opera House
                                                                                   mentoring new students. A detailed case          hosted a reading by international jazz
What We Learnt Along
the Way                                                                            study is provided on page 22.                    musician and UNESCO Goodwill
                                                                                                                                    Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue
Case Studies                                                                                                                        Herbie Hancock and author, Binjari woman
July 2019 – June 2022                                                                                                               Karen Manbullo. The pair read Manbullo’s
Action Plan                                                                                                                         work Moli det Bigibigi in both Kriol and
  Relationships                                                                                                                     English to an audience of young musicians.
  Respect                                                                                                                        • Bangarra celebrated its 30th anniversary
                                                                                                                                    and its 15th year in residence at the Opera
  Opportunities                                                                                                                     House with the presentation of the highly
  Governance                                                                                                                        successful 30 Years of Sixty Five Thousand.
Aligning to the Global Goals

                               Guwanyi Walama digital education program.
                               Photo by Yaya Stempler.

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NAVIGATION

Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia
Our Reconciliation Vision
Who We Are
Our RAP
The RAP Working Group
The Global Goals
Highlights from our
RAP Journey
What We Learnt Along
the Way
Case Studies
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

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                               Radical Son performs as part of the AirBnb contemporary
                               music series 2018. Photo by Prudence Upton.
What We Learnt
NAVIGATION

Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
                               Along the Way
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia       Recruitment and retention                           Metrics                                            Consideration of the operating environment
                               The Opera House is committed to increasing          Appropriate metrics and systems to capture and     This RAP takes place during a period of renewal
Our Reconciliation Vision
                               the number of First Nations staf employed           record data are required to create a benchmark     at the Opera House with the Concert Hall, its
Who We Are                     at the Opera House. Equally as important is a       from which we can design and measure the           largest venue, closing for up to two years to
Our RAP                        strong focus on retaining First Nations staf        success of reconciliation programs. This           undertake capital works. This RAP has been
                               and providing a culturally safe environment.        includes procurement, programming, audience        developed with careful consideration of the
The RAP Working Group
                               This includes establishing a First Nations staf     and website data as well as relevant information   operational context within which it will be
The Global Goals               network, where staf can meet, socialise, share      about Opera House staf and the organisations       implemented.
Highlights from our            experiences and gain peer support and mentoring.    we work with.
RAP Journey                    The First Nations staf network can also discuss
                               and provide advice on First Nations projects.       Collaboration
What We Learnt Along
the Way                                                                            Nurturing existing and establishing new
                               Cultural competence training                        partnerships with First Nations communities,
Case Studies                                                                       organisations and individuals is crucial. First
                               The Opera House’s cultural competence
July 2019 – June 2022          training programs provide a strong platform         Nations people should be involved in the design
Action Plan                    for organisational development. As the volume       of all projects. Identifying ways to collaborate
  Relationships                of First Nations projects and material increases,   and consult with our local community and
                               opportunities for staf to meet and discuss their    embedding these practices throughout the
  Respect                                                                          organisation continues to be a focus for the
                               experiences and fndings are important steps
  Opportunities                in our organisation’s cultural journey.             Opera House.
  Governance
                               Procurement                                         Regular review of commitments
Aligning to the Global Goals                                                       The most successful projects are those that
                               A targeted, multi-layered approach to increasing
                               the Opera House’s spend with First Nations          are aligned with organisational priorities,
                               companies is required, including community          commitments and objectives.
                               advice and supporting resources.

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NAVIGATION

                               Case Studies
Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia
Our Reconciliation Vision
Who We Are                     Garma Festival

Our RAP                        Badu Gili

The RAP Working Group          First Nations Paid Internship
                               Program
The Global Goals
                               Dance Rites
Highlights from our
RAP Journey
What We Learnt Along
the Way
Case Studies
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

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Garma
NAVIGATION

Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
                               Festival
Message from the CEO of        “My biggest lesson was knowing that as a                       Seven Opera House staf members attended           contemporary Yolgnu cultures and the continuing
Reconciliation Australia       young First Nations and Sri Lankan person,                     Garma Festival 2019, Australia’s leading          issues and barriers to social inclusion still faced
Our Reconciliation Vision      I have the capability and strong passion to                    Indigenous cultural exchange event in North       by the Australian First Nations community.
                               bring all our mob together and inspire our                     East Arnhem Land. Established by the Yothu        For the First Nations staf who attended the
Who We Are                     next generation of storytellers by sharing my                  Yindi Foundation, each year up to 3,000 people    festival, Head of First Nations Programming
Our RAP                        story.”                                                        from across the globe gather to experience        Rhoda Roberts AO, Creative Studio Trafc
The RAP Working Group                                                                         and learn more about the Yolgnu cultures.         Manager Jess Beck, and Staging Mechanist
                               Tristan Field, Staging Mechanist and Work                      The group spent the long weekend at Gulkula,      and Work Experience Facilitator Tristan Field,
The Global Goals               Experience Facilitator                                         a traditional ceremonial meeting ground near      this was an opportunity to connect with the
Highlights from our                                                                           the remote township of Nhulunbuy. Through         the Yolgnu community and for Jess and Tristan
RAP Journey                                                                                   a rich program of events, the festival provides   – fnd their place as next generation of First
What We Learnt Along                                                                          an opportunity for First Nations and non-First    Nations leaders.
the Way                                                                                       Nations people to come together to learn more     The trip was facilitated through the Opera
Case Studies                                                                                  about Yolgnu cultures and history, build closer   House’s partnership with EnergyAustralia.
                                                                                              relationships with the local Yolngu community     We will continue to work with our partners to
July 2019 – June 2022                                                                         and address continuing inequalities facing the
Action Plan                                                                                                                                     enable our RAP initiatives, striving to deepen our
                                                                                              broader Australian First Nations community.       awareness of First Nations cultures and connect
  Relationships                                                                               Many of the Opera House’s programs are about      with both local and national First Nations
  Respect                                                                                     bringing First Nations people to the Opera        communities.
  Opportunities                                                                               House site, whether online or in person. This
                                                                                              opportunity was a fresh approach to provide
  Governance                                                                                  staf with an understanding of First Nation
Aligning to the Global Goals                                                                  cultures with a contemporary lens.
                                                                                              For the four non-First Nations staf, including
                                                                                              CEO Louise Herron and Director of Programming
                                                                                              Fiona Winning, attending the festival was an
                                                                                              opportunity to increase their awareness of
                               Opera House staf Rhoda Roberts, Louse Herron, Jess Beck and
                               Tristan Field at Garma Festival 2019. Photo by Adam Bostock.

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Badu Gili
NAVIGATION

Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of        “Badu Gili 2018 once again re-imagines the         On the eve of NAIDOC Week 2017, the Opera            The 2017 instalment of Badu Gili featured
Reconciliation Australia       diverse markings, sand ceremonies and              House launched Badu Gili – ‘water light’ in the      fve eminent First Nations artists from across
Our Reconciliation Vision      symbols that guide us in the lore of country,      language of the site’s Traditional Custodians, the   Australia and the Torres Strait Islands, Jenuarrie
                               sea and sky. Today’s technologies give new         Gadigal. This free experience lights the eastern     (Judith Warrie), Frances Belle Parker, Alick Tipoti
Who We Are                     relevance and visibility to our ancient culture,   Bennelong sails with a seven-minute animation        and the late Lin Onus and Minnie Pwerle. The
Our RAP                        allowing the world to understand and witness       every evening to celebrate the rich history and      content for Badu Gili was refreshed in 2018,
The RAP Working Group          its power.”                                        contemporary vibrancy of Australia’s First           with the second piece featuring the works of
                               Rhoda Roberts AO, Head of First Nations            Nations cultures.                                    Djambawa Marawili AM, Mervyn Rubuntja,
The Global Goals                                                                                                                       Mabel Juli, Patricia Ansell Dodds, Penny Evans,
                               Programming, Sydney Opera House                    Badu Gili builds on Vivid Sydney’s 2016
Highlights from our                                                                                                                    and Aiona Tala Gaidan.
                                                                                  Lighting of the Sails, Songlines, in which six
RAP Journey
                               “There’s no greater canvas in Australia or even    contemporary First Nations artists from around       More than 325,000 visitors have experienced
What We Learnt Along           globally than the Sydney Opera House. It’s         Australia interpreted the ancient dreaming           Badu Gili on site and more than 1.7 million
the Way                        really the pinnacle of my career.”                 tracks that weave through our landscapes.            people have viewed video content of the
Case Studies                   Judith (Jenuarrie) Warrie, Badu Gili 2017 artist                                                        project online.
                                                                                  The free experience is designed to deepen
July 2019 – June 2022                                                             engagement with First Nations cultures, stories,     As Badu Gili enters its third year in July 2019,
Action Plan                                                                       and history for the almost 11 million people who     it continues to be incredibly popular with
  Relationships                                                                   visit the Opera House every year from around         both local and international visitors. To further
                                                                                  the world. Through livestream technologies, the      increase interest and deepen engagement, Badu
  Respect
                                                                                  Opera House has been able to further extend          Gili nightly showings will increase from two to
  Opportunities                                                                   the reach of this project online.                    four and will, at select times throughout the
  Governance                                                                                                                           year, feature a live performance element
                                                                                  Curated by Opera House Head of First Nations
Aligning to the Global Goals                                                      Programming Rhoda Roberts AO, in consultation        Badu Gili is enabled by the Opera House, its
                                                                                  with a Cultural Advisory Panel, Badu Gili was        Idealist donors and the Australia Council for
                                                                                  animated in collaboration with creative agency       the Arts.
                                                                                  Yakkazoo and features an accompanying original
                                                                                  soundscape by Damian Robinson.
                               Badu Gili 2018. Artist: Mabel Juli.
                               Photo by Daniel Boud.

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NAVIGATION                     First Nations Paid
Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
                               Internship Program
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of        “The internships have not only given us                     In 2013, Georgia and Rachel Durmush, twin           young participants through their experience by
Reconciliation Australia       confdence in social settings, but the                       Wailwan women from the Gomeroi Nation in            sharing their own experiences and tips. They
Our Reconciliation Vision      confdence to speak up in corporate                          Warren, were among the frst to take part in         demonstrated the type of opportunities open
                               environments, including the communication                   the Opera House’s First Nations paid internship     to the young people who come through the
Who We Are                     skills to start conservations with patrons.                 program. The program is ofered as part of the       Opera House’s career pathway programs.
Our RAP                        It taught us that if you want something,                    Opera House’s commitment to increasing the          While continuing to work in their Front of House
The RAP Working Group          you need to work hard and juggle life                       number of First Nations staf and providing an       roles at the Opera House and participating
                               commitments to achieve it.”                                 access point to a career in the arts.               in the RAP Working Group, Georgia recently
The Global Goals
                               Rachel Durmush, Front of House Attendant                    The internship, which is available to Higher        completed her university studies in sociology,
Highlights from our                                                                        School Certifcate students in partnership with      and is now undertaking a PhD. Rachel is
RAP Journey
                                                                                           Gawura at St Andrew’s Cathedral School and St       continuing her law studies while working with
What We Learnt Along                                                                       Scholastica College, comprises 90 hours of paid     First Nations-owned law frm Terri Janke and
the Way                                                                                    training in the Opera House’s Ticketing and Front   Company in her holidays and spare time.
Case Studies                                                                               of House teams.
July 2019 – June 2022                                                                      Working in the Ticketing team, Rachel and
Action Plan                                                                                Georgia learned valuable skills, including use      “Over the fv e years it has made us proud to
  Relationships                                                                            of the ticketing database system and frst-class     see the increase of work experience programs
                                                                                           customer service. In 2014, Rachel and Georgia       (at the Opera House), along with art projects
  Respect                                                                                  were ofered jobs as attendants (theatre ushers)     like Badu Gili, the beautiful light display on
  Opportunities                                                                            in the Front of House team. There, Georgia and      the sails and performances such
  Governance                                                                               Rachel found their home. They felt supported by     as Dance Rites. It excites us when visitors at
                                                                                           Opera House staf, often rostered on together,       the Opera House approach staf asking wher e
Aligning to the Global Goals                                                               attending opposite theatre doors, and, when         they can see Badu Gili, taking an interest and
                                                                                           doing the late shift, fnishing at the same time     wanting to connect with our First Nations
                                                                                           so their father could pick them up.                 culture.”
                                                                                           In 2018, Rachel and Georgia became mentors          Georgia Durmush, Front of House Attendant
                                                                                           for the Opera House’s First Nations Work
                               Rachel and Georgia share their experiences at a community
                               stakeholder event 2018. Photo by Daniel Boud.               Experience program for school-aged students.
                                                                                           As mentors, Rachel and Georgia guided the

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Dance Rites
NAVIGATION

Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
                               “Two months ago Woorabinda was a
Message from the CEO of        town in crisis.
Reconciliation Australia
                               There were daily break-ins, reports of
Our Reconciliation Vision      vandalism and community concerns over
Who We Are                     a failure to address the real problems with
Our RAP                        children instead on a roundabout through
                               the justice system.
The RAP Working Group
                               Now the town is making national headlines,
The Global Goals               but this time it’s for the right reason as they
Highlights from our            celebrate an enormous cultural achievement.
RAP Journey                    Following a crisis meeting in October, the
What We Learnt Along           community decided bringing culture back to
the Way                        the daily lives of Woorabinda’s young was the
                               way to combat the growing crime issues.”
Case Studies
July 2019 – June 2022          The Rockhampton Bulletin
Action Plan                    (Kulgoodah Dancers, 2017 competition winners)
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

                                                                                 Kulgoodah Dancers at Homeground 2017.
                                                                                 Photo by Daniel Boud.

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NAVIGATION                     Overview                                              Digital engagement

Acknowledgement                Dance Rites, Australia’s hallmark First               In 2018, a microsite on the Opera House website
                               Nations dance competition, provides an                was created with an audio-visual guide to Dance
Uluru Statement from           intergenerational exchange of knowledge               Rites, providing a new way for audiences to
the Heart                      and aims to safeguard and revitalise cultural         learn more about First Nations cultures and
Message from the CEO           practices – language, dance, skin markings,           practices and access information about each
Message from the CEO of        songlines, carvings, and instruments – to ensure      of the registered teams competing.
Reconciliation Australia       they are shared from one generation to the next.      Digital engagement with Dance Rites generated
                               It also highlights the diversity and continued
Our Reconciliation Vision                                                            141,830 views and achieved a social media reach
                               cultural practices of Australia’s First Peoples       of over 1.34 million. The competition fnals were
Who We Are
                               Launched as a pilot in 2015, it has now grown to      live-streamed on the Opera House website.
Our RAP                        a multi-faceted engagement onsite and online,
                               with a volunteer program for staf, donors and         Volunteer program
The RAP Working Group
                               partner organisations. In celebration of its fourth   To extend the cultural engagement of Dance
The Global Goals
                               year, for the frst time, Dance Rites was held as a    Rites, Opera House staf, donors and corporate
Highlights from our            stand-alone event on the Opera House Forecourt        partners were ofered the opportunity to
RAP Journey                    on the weekend of 24 and 25 November 2018.            volunteer their time to work on the festival
What We Learnt Along           More than 8,000 people attended across the            as artist liaisons with the competing dance
the Way                        two days of heats and fnals, interspersed with        groups. Forty-two volunteers worked on the
Case Studies                   performances by professional groups.                  two-day festival. In addition to Opera House
                               The long-term plan for Dance Rites focuses            staf, volunteers included staf from Cleanaway,
July 2019 – June 2022
                               on youth empowerment, community cultural              Westpac, BT Financial and other fnancial
Action Plan
                               knowledge and increased confdence through             institutions and philanthropists. Dance Rites
  Relationships                                                                      volunteers gained the opportunity to support
                               custodial leadership at a grass roots and local
  Respect                      level. Dance Rites provides a space for Australia’s   our First Nations community and culture,
                               First Nations peoples to host, engage and share       and to absorb the signifcance of the event.
  Opportunities
                               knowledge with international First Nations            The volunteers were tasked with registration,
  Governance                                                                         including checking in artists and providing wrist
                               communities that are invited to perform at
Aligning to the Global Goals   Dance Rites.                                          bands, assisting the competing and professional
                                                                                     dance groups behind the scenes, artist liaison
                               Dance Rites has been enabled by the Opera             and running the catering tent for artists.
                               House, its annual donors, and ARROW
                               collective, and by Opera House Partners
                               AMP Capital, EnergyAustralia, and Westpac.

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NAVIGATION

Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia
Our Reconciliation Vision
Who We Are
Our RAP
The RAP Working Group
The Global Goals
Highlights from our
RAP Journey
What We Learnt Along
the Way
Case Studies
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

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                               Djirri Djirri group at Dance Rites 2018.
                               Photo by Anna Kucera
NAVIGATION

                               July 2019 – June 2022
Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart
Message from the CEO

                               Action Plan
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia
Our Reconciliation Vision
Who We Are
Our RAP
                               Relationships
The RAP Working Group
                               Respect
The Global Goals
                               Opportunities
Highlights from our
RAP Journey                    Governance
What We Learnt Along
the Way
Case Studies
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

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Relationships
NAVIGATION

Acknowledgement
Uluru Statement from
the Heart                      The Opera House connects people through
Message from the CEO           creativity, collaboration and community.
                               The reach and impact of these connections
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia       will grow through strong, meaningful, two-way
                               partnerships based on trust and respect with
Our Reconciliation Vision      First Nations peoples and organisations.
Who We Are
Our RAP
The RAP Working Group
The Global Goals
Highlights from our
RAP Journey
What We Learnt Along
the Way
Case Studies
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

                                                                                                      Rhoda Roberts AO with Jannawi Dance Clan members at
                                                                                                      Badu Gili Opening Night 2017. Photo by Jacquie Manning.

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NAVIGATION                         Action                           Measurable Target                                                         Responsibility                        Timeline

Acknowledgement                1   Develop, maintain          1.1   Scope and document the appropriate mechanisms to consult and              Director, People & Government         June 2021
                                   and leverage mutually            work with First Nations stakeholders, particularly local communities.     (RAP Working Group Chair)
Uluru Statement from               benefcial r elationships         Disseminate this information to staf through updated cultural
the Heart                          with First Nations               protocols.
                                   Australians, communities
Message from the CEO               and organisations.
Message from the CEO of
Reconciliation Australia                                      1.2   Meet with a minimum of one local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander    Director, People & Government (All)   Annually in June
                                                                    stakeholder/organisation per year, to continuously improve guiding
Our Reconciliation Vision                                           principles for engaging with the local First Nations community.

Who We Are                                                    1.3   Connect staf with First Nations artists and organisations with a          Director, Programming                 Annually in June
Our RAP                                                             minimum of 20 staf volunteering each year to work on First Nations        Director, People & Government
                                                                    programming or with external organisations.                               (Head of First Nations Programming
The RAP Working Group                                                                                                                         (Manager, Human Resources)

The Global Goals
                                                              1.4   Continue the Hope community engagement project hosting local              Director, Programming                 June 2022
Highlights from our                                                 First Nations groups from across metropolitan and western Sydney to       (Head of First Nations Programming)
RAP Journey                                                         attend performances and events at the Opera House at least four times
What We Learnt Along                                                per year.
the Way                                                       1.5   Partner with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to present Indigenous     Director, Programming                 September 2019
Case Studies                                                        Literacy Day.
                                                                                                                                              (Head of Children, Families &
                                                                                                                                              Creative Learning)
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan                                                   1.6   Establish a Memorandum of Understanding between the Opera House           Director, People & Government         June 2020
  Relationships                                                     and the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council.                       (RAP Working Group Chair)

  Respect                                                     1.7   Connect the Opera House food and beverage operators with the              Director, Visitor Experience          December 2019
                                                                    National Indigenous Culinary Institute and scope opportunities for        (General Manager, Food & Beverage)
  Opportunities                                                     collaboration.
  Governance
                                                              1.8   Establish and maintain at least three formal two-way relationships with   Director, People & Government (All)   June 2022
Aligning to the Global Goals
                                                                    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations
                                                                    including Metro Local Aboriginal Land Council and the National
                                                                    Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA).

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NAVIGATION                         Action                          Measurable Target                                                          Responsibility                         Timeline

Acknowledgement                2   Build relationships       2.1   Develop a program of at least two National Reconciliation Week             Director, People & Government          Annually in May
                                   through celebrating             activities per year, including at least one cultural education event or    (RAP Working Group Chair)
Uluru Statement from               National Reconciliation         initiative, and encourage staf, onsite operators, resident companies
the Heart                          Week                            and key stakeholders to participate.
Message from the CEO                                         2.2   Establish a forum for staf to post messages on a staf social network       Director, Engagement & Development     Annually in May
Message from the CEO of                                            platform about what reconciliation means to them during National           (Senior International Communications
Reconciliation Australia                                           Reconciliation Week.                                                       Manager)

Our Reconciliation Vision                                    2.3   Circulate Reconciliation Australia’s National Reconciliation Week          Director, People & Government          Annually in May
                                                                   resources and materials to all staf.                                       (RAP Working Group Chair)
Who We Are
Our RAP                                                      2.4   In addition to promoting internal National Reconciliation Week events,     Director, People & Government          Annually in May
                                                                   disseminate information about external events happening around             (RAP Working Group Chair)
The RAP Working Group                                              Sydney that recognise and celebrate National Reconciliation Week.

The Global Goals
                                                             2.5   Register the Opera House’s National Reconciliation Week events on          Director, People & Government          Annually in May
Highlights from our                                                Reconciliation Australia’s NRW website.                                    (RAP Working Group Chair)
RAP Journey
                                                             2.6   Develop a survey for National Reconciliation Week activity attendees       Director, People & Government          Annually in May
What We Learnt Along                                               to gauge level of engagement with activity and other insights.             Director, Engagement & Development
the Way                                                                                                                                       (RAP Working Group Chair)
                                                                                                                                              (Senior Internal Communications
Case Studies                                                                                                                                  Manager)
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan                                                  2.7   RAP Working Group to participate in an external event for                  Director, Engagement & Development     Annually in May
                                                                   National Reconciliation Week.                                              (Senior Internal Communications
  Relationships                                                                                                                               Manager)

  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

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NAVIGATION                         Action                             Measurable Target                                                          Responsibility                         Timeline

Acknowledgement                3   Celebrate the Opera          3.1   Present an annual CEO Town Hall for all staf featuring the Opera           Director, Engagement & Development     Annually in July
                                   House’s reconciliation             House’s annual Reconciliation Awards to celebrate RAP achievements         (Senior Internal Communications
Uluru Statement from               journey through raising            and engage staf in RAP activities                                          Manager)
the Heart                          awareness of our RAP
                                   internally and externally.
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO of                                         3.2   Raise awareness about First Nations activities at the Opera House and      Director, Engagement & Development     Annually in July
                                                                      the RAP on the website by:                                                 Director, People & Government
Reconciliation Australia
                                                                                                                                                 (General Manager, Marketing)
                                                                      • Updating the Opera House’s RAP webpage annually including recent
Our Reconciliation Vision                                               achievements; and
                                                                                                                                                 (RAP Working Group Chair)

Who We Are                                                            • Establishing a dedicated First Nations page on the website, regularly
                                                                        updated with information about First Nations activities at the Opera
Our RAP                                                                 House including programming, career pathway programs and RAP-
The RAP Working Group                                                   related projects, as well as information about the Aboriginal heritage
                                                                        of the Opera House site.
The Global Goals
                                                                3.3   Uncover storytelling opportunities across First Nations programming,       Director Engagement & Development      Annually in June
Highlights from our                                                   activities, and experiences at the Opera House as part of an annual        (Head of Corporate Communications)
RAP Journey                                                           calendar of communication initiatives. Incorporate key First Nations       (Head of Public Relations)
                                                                      messages into appropriate campaign activity and raise awareness            (Senior Internal Communications
What We Learnt Along                                                  about the RAP and its achievements.                                        Manager)
the Way
Case Studies                                                    3.4   Meet with at least two organisations that have a RAP or other like-        Executive Team                         June 2020
                                                                      minded organisations, to scope opportunities to collaborate and            Director, People & Government
July 2019 – June 2022                                                 advance reconciliation, including the Opera House’s on site food
Action Plan                                                                                                                                      (RAP Working Group Chair)
                                                                      and beverage operators, resident companies, corporate partners
                                                                      and NSW cultural institutions.
  Relationships
  Respect                                                       3.5   Implement internal communications strategies to engage staf                Director, People & Government          June 2022
                                                                      to drive reconciliation outcomes, including around National                Director, Engagement & Development
  Opportunities                                                       Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week and the Opera House’s                     (RAP Working Group Chair)
                                                                      annual Reconciliation Awards.                                              (Senior Internal Communications
  Governance                                                                                                                                     Manager)
Aligning to the Global Goals
                                                                3.6   Communicate the Opera House’s commitment to reconciliation                 Director, People & Government          Annually in June
                                                                      publically through the Opera House’s website and in social media.          Director, Engagement and Development
                                                                                                                                                 (RAP Working Group Chair)
                                                                                                                                                 (General Manager, Marketing)

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NAVIGATION                         Action                             Measurable Target                                                           Responsibility                         Timeline

Acknowledgement                4   Promote positive             4.1   Review, update and implement the Opera House’s anti-discrimination          Director, People & Government          June 2022
                                   relationships between              policy, including consultation with First Nations Opera House staf          (Human Resources Manager)
Uluru Statement from               First Nations and non-             and advisors.                                                               (Senior Policy Ofcer)
the Heart                          First Nations staf through
                                   anti-discrimination
Message from the CEO               strategies.
Message from the CEO of
                                                                4.2   Senior staf leaders to support anti-discrimination initiatives or stances   Executive Team                         June 2022
Reconciliation Australia
                                                                      against racism through departmental meetings, all staf forums and,          (Senior Leadership Team)
Our Reconciliation Vision                                             where appropriate, at public or stakeholder events.

Who We Are                                                      4.3   Conduct research to identify any existing and potential discrimination      Director, People & Government          June 2022
Our RAP                                                               including unconscious bias among staf and establish appropriate             (Manager, Organisational Development
                                                                      counter-measures.                                                           & Learning)
The RAP Working Group
The Global Goals                                                4.4   Provide education opportunities for senior leaders and managers on          Director, People & Government          Annually in June
                                                                      the efects of racism.                                                       (Manager, Organisational
Highlights from our                                                                                                                               Development & Learning)
RAP Journey
What We Learnt Along
the Way
Case Studies
July 2019 – June 2022
Action Plan
  Relationships
  Respect
  Opportunities
  Governance
Aligning to the Global Goals

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