RECONCILIATION AC TION PL AN - March 2022 - March 2024 - Renewal SA
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R ECO N CI LIATIO N AC TIO N P L AN March 2022 – March 2024
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ACK N OWLE DG E M E NT O F CO U NTRY CO NTE NTS
Renewal SA
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and
Custodians of the Lands throughout South Australia. 2 Acknowledgement of Country
We respect and support their spiritual relationship with Country
4 Our RAP Artwork
and connection to their land, waters and community.
As an organisation that is passionate about creating a better future for 6 Foreword
all South Australians, we are committed to working with First Nations
peoples to ensure Culture and Country is respected in everything
7 Our Vision for Reconciliation
we do and is represented through our people and projects.
8 Our Business
9 Our Values
10 Our Innovate RAP:
^ Cultural Advisors
^ Reconciliation Australia
^ Urban Renewal
Authority Board
^ South Australian First
Nations Communities
^ RAP Working Group
^ Renewal SA Executive Team
^ All Renewal SA Employees
^ URA People and Culture
Sub-committee
16 Our Reflect RAP Highlights
18 Our Action Plan:
^ Relationships
^ Respect
^ Opportunities
^ Governance
First Nations peoples should be aware that
this document may contain the names and
images of people who have passed away.
Allan Sumner leading the Smoking Ceremony at Lot Fourteen,
the former Royal Adelaide Hospital site, to cleanse and pay respect
to the land and its ancestors, reconnecting people and Country, and to
promote the protection and well-being of visitors to the site in the future.
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O U R R AP ART WO R K YALTANA YARTA
Renewal SA
Our RAP artwork was created by local Ngarrindjeri,
Kaurna, Yankunytjatjara artist, Allan Sumner.
In 2020, 42 Renewal SA staff attended a series
of co-design workshops, sharing their understanding
and ideas of what they wanted our RAP artwork
to represent. Allan considered this and what is
important to our organisation and created
“Yaltana Yarta” - Fresh Country. Yaltana meaning
“Fresh or New”, Yarta meaning “Land or Country”.
This artwork is about Renewal SA
and First Nations people working
together, learning together,
sitting down at the same table
together and planning the future
landscape of South Australia.
Additionally:
^ Blue represents the water in the landscape
which gives life to all things.
^ Green represents our environment
and caring for Country.
^ The eight larger circular campsites
represent Renewal SA’s growing
organisation across South Australia.
^ The four smaller outer campsites represent
First Nations communities across South Australia.
^ The bottom right campsite represents First Nations
women and their voices in our communities.
^ The bottom left campsite represents First Nations
men and their voices in our communities.
^ The two campsites at the top represent the
coming together of Renewal SA and
First Nations communities to celebrate
diversity and joint achievements.
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FO R E WO R D O U R VIS IO N FO R R ECO N CI LIATIO N
Renewal SA
In 2019, Renewal SA formally We are committed to working This Innovate RAP outlines Renewal SA’s vision for reconciliation is one where
committed to reconciliation with First Nations peoples how we will take our Culture and Country are fully interwoven with
by joining the Reconciliation to bring the best elements commitment to reconciliation property and development; where our shared history
Action Plan (RAP) program. of Culture and Country to from aspiration to reality. connects us to place and is a source of pride.
We undertook a Reflect RAP, the fore, and delivering We recognise the significance
which was an important those through our projects. of the opportunity before Our vision is about strengthening respect
first step to prepare us, and we’re ready to act. for First Nations cultures and forging
our organisation for the We know we have the ability genuine partnerships to create meaningful
development and delivery of and influence to implement We are passionate about social, cultural and economic change.
meaningful and sustainable and drive real change for the creating a better future
property and development for every South Australian As the state government’s urban development
reconciliation initiatives.
sector, with benefits for and we believe in leading agency, we are seeking to become a leader of
At the outset, we wanted both First Nations peoples by example. This is true reconciliation within South Australia’s property
to be part of our nation’s and the wider community. of how we approach every and development sector. In order to do so, we
journey towards a united part of our business and are embedding a culture of respect within all four
future for First Nations Reconciliation is not simply it is fundamental to our of our strategic priorities – people, partnerships,
peoples and non-Indigenous about respecting culture. Reconciliation Action Plan. pipeline and projects – and we are committed to
peoples. Now we are ready to For our organisation it’s also acknowledging, celebrating and embracing First
take our commitment further; about making it a part of our We are determined to strive Nations peoples, communities and cultures.
to be bolder and braver. everyday operation – whether towards becoming an exemplar
that be through development, in the industry we lead.
affordable housing, job creation,
work experience, and beyond.
CO N TR AGAK I S
Presiding member
Jack Buckskin
showcasing Kaurna
culture to approximately
700 staff, stakeholders
and community members
CH R I S M E NZ at the Lot Fourteen
Smoking Ceremony.
Chief Executive
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O U R B U S I N E SS O U R VALU E S
Renewal SA
Renewal SA is working A constant focus on what’s R E S P EC T CO U R AG E P RO F E S S I O NALI S M
to improve the lives of all next is a critical part of We all have something to & TE NACIT Y A culture of excellence means
South Australians by leading, our endeavour to attract offer at Renewal SA, and that At Renewal SA we understand we hold ourselves to the
supporting, and driving investment and create means every member of our that a win for one of us is a highest standard at Renewal SA
investment and growth property and development- team is valued and respected. win for all of us – and that and we’re always looking for
through property and projects. based jobs in South Australia. means we never give up. ways to do things better.
TR U S T
As the state government’s Our pipeline of new and We’ve got each other’s CO LL AB O R ATI O N S U S TAI NAB I LIT Y
urban development agency, future development projects backs at Renewal SA. We & E N GAG E M E NT South Australians are at the
we are charged with leading such as Oakden, Prospect, share information and trust At Renewal SA we believe heart of everything we do at
and coordinating development Forestville, and Aldinga is our colleagues are making a collaborative approach Renewal SA and that means
and urban renewal activity to enabling growth and attracting decisions with the best delivers the best results and all decisions are made in the
ensure South Australia’s future investment into our State. intent and endeavour. that’s why we’re focussed on best interests of both current
housing needs are met. Our creating solutions together. and future generations.
projects include residential, Everything we do at HONESTY &
commercial, industrial and Renewal SA is about driving I NTEG R IT Y S E RVI CE
mixed-use developments. economic growth and creating We are all responsible for We come to work at
jobs for South Australians. creating a positive workplace Renewal SA every day to
Across our organisation, our at Renewal SA – every word, deliver for the people of
capability centres on delivering The Renewal SA corporate action and behaviour matters. South Australia. We proudly
the right opportunities to office is located in serve our state government
market at the right time. Adelaide's CBD with five and our community.
This focus applies whether satellite offices located
we are planning and future- within greater Adelaide. Chris Menz (Chief Executive) and
The organisation has a Kyran Dixon (Manager, Reconciliation
proofing developments, and Cultural Heritage) talking with
engaging with communities, workforce of 144 people, Kuma Kaaru dance group at our new
corporate office Smoking Ceremony.
enabling opportunities for the including three First Nations
private sector, revitalising staff members.
communities and places or
building workforce capacity.
As Lot Fourteen, Tonsley
Innovation Precinct, Bowden,
Our Port, and Playford Alive
have shown, our projects are
not only already delivering for
the communities they serve
but also transforming the way
we do things for the future.
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O U R I N N OVATE R AP
Renewal SA
Our RAP is championed by Chief
Executive Chris Menz and Manager,
In addition to this,
Renewal SA is building a
Our RAP governance
structure has eight key
CU LTU R AL We have engaged external First Nations Cultural Advisors
from community to provide cultural knowledge and guidance
Reconciliation and Cultural Heritage network of connections groups, made up by ADVISO RS to support the implementation of our Innovate RAP.
Kyran Dixon. Our RAP is supported with First Nations peoples numerous individuals
by Renewal SA’s Executive Team to further support the who have contributed
and the Urban Renewal Authority organisation as we to the development of
Board, chaired by Con Tragakis. implement change and our Innovate RAP:
In developing it, Renewal SA has action as part of our
sought input and engagement across reconciliation journey.
all levels of our organisation, as well
as from external Cultural Advisors.
AU NT Y MAR K JESS
Y VO N N E AG I U S KO O LMATR I E DAVI E S - H U Y N H
Aunty Yvonne Agius is an Mark Koolmatrie is from Jess is a proud Kaurna woman
I N N OVATE Esteemed Elder of both the Kukabrak Tribes of born and raised on Kaurna
R AP Kaurna and Narungga descent. southern South Australia now land. She has been involved
2 02 2 —24 referred to as Ngarrindjeri. in Kaurna Native Title matters
Aunty Yvonne worked as The Ngarrindjeri Nation from a young age, served
a public servant for over is made up of 18 family on the Board of the Kaurna
40 years and an Aboriginal groups known as Lakinyeri. Yerta Aboriginal Corporation,
CU LTU R AL
foster carer and educator of Mark is referred to as a and is also a representative
ADVI SO R S
the younger generations about Munkanboli (a clever person on the Aboriginal Reference
R ECO N CI LIATI O N the past. She has shown
U R BAN who is a man of wisdom Group for the Aboriginal
AU STR ALIA great commitment to the
R E N E WAL and knowledge). He uses Arts and Cultures Centre
AUTH O R IT Y preservation of Aboriginal his wisdom and knowledge at Lot Fourteen.
(U R A) SO UTH heritage and has extensive that has been passed
B OAR D AU STR ALIAN experience representing a down over thousands and Jess is passionate about
FI R ST NATI O N S range of community groups thousands of years to ensure promoting Kaurna culture,
CO M M U N ITI E S that deal with heritage, culture is strong and alive. heritage and rights, mentoring
Native Title, Nunga courts young First Nations women,
and the Granny’s Group, Mark is committed to, and has learning from her Elders and
displaying a great commitment a passion for, the preservation community, and advocating for
to reconciliation between of Aboriginal heritage and reconciliation in the community
First Nations peoples. culture in the Ramindjeri, and workplace. She currently
Tangani, Yarlde, Meintangk, works for the Department
R AP She is the Dual Chairperson and Ngarrindjeri lands. Mark of Treasury and Finance
WO R K I N G of the City of Adelaide’s is the current Chairperson of as a Cultural Development
G RO U P Reconciliation Committee and the State Aboriginal Heritage Consultant, where she
previous Vice-Chairperson Committee, founder and provides advice and direction
R E N E WAL SA of the State Aboriginal educator. Mark owns his on diversity and inclusion
E XECUTIVE Heritage Committee. own business, The Tribal initiatives, reconciliation,
TE AM
U R A P EO P LE Expertise Facility, through First Nations employment
AN D CU LTU R E which he asserts his cultural and cultural awareness.
ALL S U B - CO M M IT TE E and heritage interests within
R E N E WAL SA the Coorong, Lower Lakes,
E M P LOY E E S River Murray, and the Sea.
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Renewal SA
Reconciliation Australia has both inspired and
enabled Renewal SA to embark on its journey to
R ECO N CI LIATIO N
contribute to building relationships, respect and SO UTH In addition to our Cultural Advisors,
trust between First Nations peoples and we will also engage and consult with broader
AU STR ALIA non-Indigenous Australians. As the country’s AU STR ALIAN South Australian First Nations communities,
lead body for reconciliation, the organisation
has provided Renewal SA with vital support and
FI RST NATIO N S peoples and organisations. These groups are
important voices and we will work to ensure
guidance as we undertake this Innovate RAP. CO M M U N ITI E S they are represented through our projects.
U R BAN R E N E WAL
AUTH O R IT Y
(U R A) BOAR D
Appointed by the Governor ^ CO N T R AG A K I S
of South Australia, our Board Presiding Member
of Management is subject to
the control and direction of ^ H E L E N F U LC H E R
the Minister for Housing and
^ KIMBERLEY GILLAN Jaylon Newchurch of
Urban Development. A critical the Kuma Kaaru dance
function of the URA Board group performing at our
^ DAV I D H U G H E S new corporate office
is to ensure our focus on Smoking Ceremony.
reconciliation, and the identified ^ PHIL RUNDLE
actions that come out of
our reconciliation journey, ^ ANNE SKIPPER
is embedded in the strategic
direction of Renewal SA. ^ NICK READE
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R AP
Renewal SA
WO R KI N G
G RO U P
^ CHRIS MENZ
Chief Executive (Chair)
With a clear mandate set by the Executive Team, the Renewal SA
RAP Working Group has been responsible for initiating, implementing,
R E N E WAL SA
K Y R A N D IXO N
and driving all activity associated with the development of this E XECUTIVE
^
Innovate RAP. Importantly, this group will remain in place to oversee
Manager, Reconciliation the continuing implementation of the developed action register. TE AM
and Cultural Heritage
^ S K Y E B AY N E
Senior Director,
Strategy, Marketing and
Communications, is the The Renewal SA Executive ^ CHRIS MENZ ^ C H R I S TI N E S T E E L E
connection into the Team has championed the Chief Executive General Manager, Business
organisation’s Diversity development of this Innovate Systems Transformation
and Inclusion Committee RAP and has reaffirmed ^ TO N Y CO L E
Renewal SA’s reconciliation General Manager, ^ M I C H A E L WO O D
^ JED GUNN journey remains a priority Major Projects and Pipeline General Manager,
Senior Project Manager for the organisation. Commercial and Corporate
^ TO D D P E R RY
^ EMMA NASRA General Manager, Project ^ V Y CO L LI N S
Manager, Procurement Delivery and Property Senior Director,
*Absent from photo
and Contract Management People and Culture
^ T E R E SA G E N TI L E
Marketing Manager,
Corporate*
^ FRANCES RICHARDS
Our URA People and Culture
Engagement Officer*
ALL URA Sub-Committee is the RAP
^ ANNE SKIPPER
Chair and URA Board
^ R AY S C A N LO N
People and Culture
R E N E WAL SA P EO P LE AN D conduit to the Board. With a member
focus on diversity and inclusion,
Senior Business Partner E M P LOY E E S CU LTU R E it plays a vital role from a ^ K I M B E R LY G I L L A N
^ JOSH LEANE
SUB- human resourcing perspective
and in the development of our
URA Board member
Business Intelligence
In developing this RAP, all Renewal SA
staff have committed to taking
CO M M IT TE E Cultural Safety Framework. ^ CHRIS MENZ
Developer Chief Executive
action to promote respect, trust
and positive relationships amongst ^ V Y CO L LI N S
First Nations peoples and non- Senior Director,
Indigenous Australians. Reconciliation People and Culture
Australia’s vision for a just, equitable
and reconciled Australia is now a ^ R O S E AG E R
shared vision for our organisation. Secretariat
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A member of the
O U R AC TIO N P L AN
Renewal SA
Kuma Kaaru dance group
performing at the
Lot Fourteen Smoking
Ceremony.
TO O L B OX YAR N S
E STAB LI S H E D
AT LOT FO U R TE E N
to ensure the importance
100% of First Nations cultures
and heritage are understood
by all site contractors.
S TAF F
PAR TI CI PATI O N
in cultural awareness
workshops.
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700 R E FLEC T R AP
H I G H LIG HTS
MEMBERS
FO R M E D
the inaugural
P EO P LE N OVE M B E R 201 9 – J U N E 2021 RAP Working
GATH E R E D
Group.
at the former
In 2019, Renewal SA commenced its first Reconciliation
Royal Adelaide
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Action Plan, our Reflect RAP. This process was an
Hospital site, important first step to prepare our organisation for
known as the introduction of meaningful and sustainable
Lot Fourteen, reconciliation initiatives. Much of what we
STAF F
for a ceremony to achieved was therefore about awareness,
PAR TI CI PATE D
education and preparation.
heal Country and in RAP artwork
celebrate workshops with
reconnection Allan Sumner.
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to the Land.
FI R ST NATI O N S P EO P LE S
participated in our
Works Program through
training programs, work
$1.32
experience placements and
engagement activities.
M I LLI O N S P E NT
through First Nations
owned businesses.
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ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY
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O U R AC TI O N P L AN Establish and Meet with South Australian First Nations November Manager, Reconciliation
R E L ATIO N S H I P S maintain mutually stakeholders and organisations to develop 2022 and Cultural Heritage
Renewal SA
beneficial guiding principles for future engagement.
relationships with
It’s through connection, communication, engagement, We therefore acknowledge and welcome diversity as First Nations Identify South Australia First Nations stakeholders November Manager, Reconciliation
and shared experiences that we can all learn something that can strengthen our organisation. stakeholders and and organisations within our sphere of influence. 2022 and Cultural Heritage
and thrive as a community – and none of that Our understanding of the importance of relationships organisations.
can be achieved without relationships. is reflected in our focus on partnerships, which Develop a partnering agreement with Kaurna Nation, in the March 2023 Chief Executive
is a key strategic pillar for our organisation. first instance, and other traditional custodians of South
Building strong, respectful, and long-term relationships Australia, as appropriate, to establish the shared values,
between First Nations peoples and non-Indigenous At Renewal SA, we fundamentally believe that a behaviours and priorities on which the groups will work.
Australians is important for our organisation because we collaborative approach delivers the best results,
understand how these relationships can teach us, challenge and partnerships and collaboration can only Develop and implement an engagement plan to work March 2023 Manager, Engagement
us, and inspire us to do things differently or better. be realised through good relationships. with First Nations stakeholders and organisations.
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Promote Conduct a review of HR policies and procedures to identify May 2022 Senior Director,
positive existing anti-discrimination provisions, and future needs. People and Culture
race relations
through Engage with First Nations staff and/or First Nations May 2022 Senior Director,
anti-discrimination advisors to consult on our anti-discrimination policy. People and Culture
ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY strategies.
Develop, implement and communicate an October Senior Director,
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Promote Implement strategies to engage August 2022, 2023 Manager, Reconciliation anti-discrimination policy for our organisation. 2022 People and Culture
reconciliation our staff in reconciliation. and Cultural Heritage
through our sphere Educate staff on the effects of racism. October Senior Director,
of influence. Collaborate with RAP and other like- December 2022 Senior Director, 2022 People and Culture
minded organisations to develop Strategy, Marketing 4
ways to advance reconciliation. and Communications Build Review HR policies and procedures to remove April 2022, Senior Director,
relationships barriers to staff participating in NRW. 2023 People and Culture
Develop clear, organisational-wide positions on December 2022 Chief Executive through celebrating
important reconciliation matters with the Renewal SA National Circulate Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources May 2022, RAP Working Group
Board, Executive Team and Senior Leadership Reconciliation and reconciliation materials to our staff. 2023 Chair
Group, that staff can understand and support. Week (NRW).
Encourage participation in external NRW events May 2022, Senior Director,
Board, Executive Team and key staff to attend February 2023 Manager, Reconciliation to all staff by promoting localised events through 2023 Strategy, Marketing
an event that acknowledges the Anniversary and Cultural Heritage our internal communications channels. and Communications
of the Apology to the Stolen Generation.
Members of the Board, Senior Leadership May 2022, RAP Working Group
Provide a copy of the RAP as part of the February 2023 Senior Director, Group and RAP Working Group members to 2023 Chair
standard induction process and 'New Employee People and Culture participate in an external NRW event.
Induction' checklist for all new employees.
Organise at least one NRW event each year at May 2022, RAP Working Group
Explore opportunities to positively influence our March 2023 Chief Executive Renewal SA's head office and project sites where 2023 Chair
external stakeholders to drive reconciliation outcomes. community and stakeholders are invited.
Communicate our commitment to March, June, Senior Director, In consultation with local First Nations May 2022, RAP Working Group
reconciliation publicly. September, December Strategy, Marketing stakeholders, support one external community 2023 Chair
2022, March 2023 and Communications NRW Week event per year where practical.
Document achievements and learnings from November 2023 Chief Executive Register all our NRW events on Reconciliation June 2022, RAP Working Group
engagement with First Nations communities on Australia’s NRW website. 2023 Chair
cultural heritage management and integration
of culture into project design and delivery.
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Leanne Shearing working
at our Bowden satellite
office after being recruited
Renewal SA
through Renewal SA's
O U R AC TI O N P L AN Works Program.
R E S P EC T
People is one of the four strategic pillars underpinning We also know that people and respect are – and must
all activity undertaken by our organisation. be – inextricably linked. Respect, understanding and
appreciation for First Nations peoples and cultures is of
With some of the most committed professionals from great importance to our organisation. Further educating
across the development industry working every day ourselves about the cultures, histories and knowledges
to drive our State and economy forward, we know can only increase our respect and that is something we
that our organisation is nothing without its people. are committed to doing as part of our RAP journey and
as we work towards a shared goal of reconciliation.
ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY
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Increase Conduct a review of cultural learning April 2022 Senior Director, Demonstrate Increase staff understanding of the purpose and significance June 2022 Senior Director,
understanding, needs within Renewal SA. People and Culture respect to behind cultural protocols, including Acknowledgement Strategy, Marketing
value and First Nations of Country and Welcome to Country protocols. and Communications
recognition Consult South Australian Traditional Owners and/or September Senior Director, peoples by observing
of First Nations First Nations advisors on the development and 2022 People and Culture cultural protocols. Develop, implement and communicate a cultural June 2022, Manager, Reconciliation
cultures, histories, implementation of a cultural learning strategy. protocol document, including protocols for Welcome (review and Cultural Heritage
knowledge and to Country and Acknowledgement of Country. March 2023)
rights through Create a tracking register to record and monitor April 2022 Senior Director,
cultural learning. implementation of the cultural learning strategy. People and Culture Invite a South Australian Traditional Owner or Custodian November Manager, Reconciliation
to provide a Welcome to Country or other appropriate 2022 and Cultural Heritage
Introduce artwork into Renewal SA workspaces, including May 2022 Senior Director, cultural protocol at significant events each year.
project offices to increase cultural awareness and Strategy, Marketing
understanding by displaying Yaltana Yarta artwork. and Communications Include an Acknowledgement of Country or other appropriate January Chief Executive
protocols at the commencement of important meetings. 2023
Develop, implement and communicate a formal September Senior Director,
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organisational cultural learning strategy. 2022 (review People and Culture Include and Identify opportunities and commit to work with First December General Manager, Major
June 2023) integrate First Nations communities to incorporate culture, heritage, 2022 Projects and Pipeline,
Nations cultures truth-telling and reconciliation into project planning, General Manager,
Provide opportunities for RAP Working Group members, November Senior Director, into planning, landscape and built-form design, and story-telling. Projects and Property
HR managers and other key leadership staff to 2022, 2023 People and Culture urban design and
participate in formal and structured cultural learning. project development. Any masterplanning activities endorsed and resourced May 2023 General Manager, Major
under the Karrawirra Pari/Riverbank planning framework Projects and Pipeline
will ensure Kaurna stakeholders are proactively consulted
to identify planning priorities and opportunities.
Assess opportunities for how the incorporation of October Manager, Reconciliation
heritage and culture across the different project types 2023 and Cultural Heritage
(residential, commercial/industrial, mixed use; greenfields,
brownfields) can value-add for all stakeholders.
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ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY We want to be part of our
4 nation’s journey towards a
Develop a Review and re-set existing cultural heritage December Senior Director,
cultural heritage management policy in conjunction with 2022 Strategy, Marketing
management representative heritage organisation(s). and Communications U N ITE D F UTU R E
framework based
on a co-design Develop procedures for cultural heritage December Senior Director, for First Nations peoples
with First Nations management activities to apply to all projects and 2022 Strategy, Marketing and non-Indigenous peoples.
stakeholders. other general ground-disturbing activities. and Communications
Provide necessary training to project staff to December Senior Director,
ensure respectful implementation of cultural 2022 People and Culture
heritage management procedures.
Ensure all new projects complete a cultural heritage survey January General Manager, Major
and assessment prior to detailed planning activities. 2023 Projects and Pipeline,
General Manager,
Projects and Property
Ensure cultural heritage matters are included in January General Manager, Major
the initial assessment of pipeline opportunities. 2023 Projects and Pipeline
For projects operated by Renewal SA and where February General Manager, Major
heritage potential exists, develop cultural heritage 2023 Projects and Pipeline,
management plans (based on a co-management General Manager,
framework), or caveat such a requirement for Projects and Property
Joint Venture developments or land sales.
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Build respect Review HR policies and procedures to remove April 2022, Senior Director,
for First Nations barriers to staff participating in NAIDOC Week. 2023 People and Culture
cultures and
histories by Circulate NAIDOC resources and materials to our staff. July 2022, RAP Working Group
celebrating 2023 Chair
NAIDOC Week.
Encourage participation in external NAIDOC events July 2022, Senior Director,
to all staff by promoting localised events through 2023 Strategy, Marketing
our internal communications channels. and Communications
Members of the Board, Senior Leadership July 2022, RAP Working Group
Group and RAP Working Group to participate 2023 Chair
in an external NAIDOC Week event.
Organise at least one NAIDOC Week event each July 2022, RAP Working Group
year at Renewal SA's head office and project sites 2023 Chair
where community and stakeholders are invited.
In consultation with local First Nations July 2022, RAP Working Group
stakeholders, support one external community 2023 Chair
NAIDOC Week event per year where practical.
Renewal SA staff participating
in Smoking Ceremony at our
new corporate office conducted
by Kuma Kaaru to cleanse the
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ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY
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Increase Review and update procurement practices April 2022 General Manager,
First Nation to remove barriers to procuring goods and Commercial and
Renewal SA
O U R AC TI O N P L AN
supplier diversity to services from First Nations businesses. Corporate
O P P O RTU N ITI E S support improved
economic and Adopt the SA Government Aboriginal direct source June 2022 General Manager,
social outcomes. procurement process into organisational policy. Commercial and
Opportunity is a theme that runs strongly through all We believe it’s equally important that opportunities for
Corporate
our projects at Renewal SA. By their very nature, our First Nations peoples, organisations, and communities
projects signal opportunity for our State, community and are woven into our approach and operations in a similar
Provide staff with access to the SA Government's August 2022 General Manager,
future generations. Their ability to drive our economy, way. The scale of our work represents significant
Aboriginal Business Directory and The Commercial and
change the way people live, and lead South Australia opportunity which, in turn, means significant change
Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub. Corporate
forward means we take these opportunities – and can be implemented. Employment, procurement, and
the impact they can have – very seriously. professional development are just three of numerous
Develop and implement a First Nations October 2022 General Manager,
areas across our organisation where opportunity
procurement strategy. Commercial
exists. We want to champion that opportunity
and Corporate
for First Nations peoples at every occasion.
Develop and communicate opportunities for December, 2022, General Manager,
procurement of goods and services from 2023 (at least Commercial and
First Nations businesses to staff. twice per annum) Corporate
Develop commercial relationships with January 2023 Executive and Senior
First Nations businesses. Director, Strategy,
Marketing and
ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY Communications
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Improve Contribute to the professional development of September Chief Executive Ensure that Consult with or directly engage (as appropriate) January 2023 Manager, Reconciliation
employment young First Nations peoples through participation 2022 appropriate the relevant First Nations stakeholders to deliver and Cultural Heritage
outcomes by in the SA Government's Aboriginal Traineeship First Nations cultural heritage services, such as heritage surveys,
increasing First Program, or an appropriate alternative program. businesses and management plan development and monitoring.
Nations recruitment, service providers are
retention and Review HR and recruitment procedures and January Senior Director, engaged for cultural Engage only those First Nations businesses to December 2023 Manager, Reconciliation
professional policies to remove barriers to First Nations 2023 People and Culture heritage and other deliver land, or culture-connected services (such and Cultural Heritage
development. participation in our workplace. cultural activities. as training, design activities) that are endorsed by
the relevant First Nations (cultural authority).
Engage with First Nations staff to consult February Senior Director, 4
on our recruitment, retention and 2023 People and Culture Under the Consider and consult on a dual name for the June 2022 Senior Director,
professional development strategy. Renewal SA Works Program's First Nations initiatives. Strategy, Marketing
Works Program, and Communications
Develop and implement a First Nations recruitment, April 2023 Senior Director, design and
retention and professional development strategy. People and Culture dedicate work Establish a program of opportunities (annual forecast) August 2022, General Manager,
experience, training dedicated to outcomes for First Nations peoples. 2023 Property and Projects,
Advertise job vacancies to effectively June 2023 Senior Director, and development, Manager, Works
reach First Nations stakeholders. People and Culture and employment Program
opportunities
Explore partnership with CareerTrackers or other September Senior Director, for First Nations Monitor and track outcomes generated February 2023 General Manager,
providers to identify First Nations university students. 2023 People and Culture peoples in through the Works Program. Property and Projects,
Renewal SA Manager, Works
Increase the percentage of First Nations October Chief Executive procurements and Program
staff employed in our workforce 2023 partnerships.
Provide targeted sponsorships to those organisations August 2023 General Manager,
Build understanding of current First Nations February Senior Director, delivering community benefit through employment, Property and Projects,
staffing to inform future employment and 2024 People and Culture training and reskilling, and addressing disadvantage. Manager, Works
professional development opportunities. Program
Deliverables exclusive to Renewal SA are written in blue27
O U R AC TI O N P L AN ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY
Renewal SA
1
G OVE R NAN CE Establish and Review RWG Terms of Reference on an annual basis. February RAP Working Group
maintain an 2022, 2023 Chair
effective RAP
Effective governance is vital because even the best of This approach has underpinned the establishment of
Working group Meet at least four times per year to drive December RAP Working Group
intentions can be minimised or rendered ineffective without our governance model, with a firm focus on accountability
(RWG) to drive and monitor RAP implementation. 2022 Chair
direction and accountability. We believe a structured and provision of appropriate supports to enable us to
governance
governance model will help us to extend our reconciliation meet out RAP commitments. As part of this, we are
of the RAP. Maintain First Nations representation on the RWG. February RAP Working Group
journey in the most meaningful way as we look to committed to regular reporting and ensuring timelines
2024 Chair
increase both our knowledge and understanding and our are achieved and maintained.
ability to implement impactful and sustainable outcomes. 2
Provide Engage our senior leaders and other staff in October Manager, Reconciliation
appropriate the delivery of RAP commitments. 2022 and Cultural Heritage
support for
effective Define resource needs for RAP implementation. November Senior Director,
implementation of 2022, 2023 Strategy, Marketing
RAP commitments. and Communications
Define and maintain appropriate systems to track, January Manager, Reconciliation
measure and report on RAP commitments. 2023 and Cultural Heritage
Appoint and maintain an internal RAP February, Chief Executive
Champion from senior management. 2024
3
Build Investigate participating in Reconciliation April 2022, Manager, Reconciliation
accountability Australia’s biennial Workplace RAP Barometer. 2023 and Cultural Heritage
and transparency
through reporting Publicly report our RAP achievements, July 2022, Senior Director,
RAP achievements, challenges and learnings, annually. 2023 Strategy, Marketing
challenges and and Communications
learnings both
internally and Complete and submit the annual RAP Impact September Manager, Reconciliation
externally. Measurement Questionnaire to Reconciliation Australia. 2022, 2023 and Cultural Heritage
Report RAP progress to all staff and March, June, Senior Director,
senior leaders quarterly. September Strategy, Marketing
December and Communications
2022, 2023
4
Continue our Register via Reconciliation Australia’s website July 2023 Manager, Reconciliation
reconciliation to begin developing our next RAP. and Cultural Heritage
journey by
developing
our next RAP.
Trevor Wanganeen of
Kuma Kaaru dance
group performing at our
new corporate office
Smoking Ceremony.G R OW T H A N D
LEADERSHIP
THROUGH PROPERT Y
A N D P R OJ E C T S
F U R TH E R I N FO R MATI O N
For information on our RAP and
journey of reconciliation contact:
Kyran Dixon, Manager,
Reconciliation and Cultural Heritage
T 0478 949 531
E kyran.dixon@sa.gov.au
renewalsa.sa.gov.au/
reconciliation
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