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RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN SEPTEMBER 2020 – SEPTEMBER 2021
COVER ARTWORK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In March 2020, Racing Queensland commissioned
an Aboriginal artist to create a bespoke piece of OF COUNTRY
art to be used in all RAP collateral. Artist: Charlie Racing Queensland (RQ) acknowledges
Chambers (Jr). the Traditional Custodians of the land on
which we operate and conduct our business
ARTIST across Queensland. We pay our respects to
Charlie Chambers (Jr) is an Aboriginal Artist and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Emu Egg Carver from Cherbourg which is north- and to Elders, past, present and emerging.
west of Brisbane. His tribe is Jarowair from the
Toowoomba, Dalby and Bunya Mountain region. CULTURAL WARNING
THE GATHERING Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
This painting is about people attending the race should be aware that this document may
track from bush, country town and city communities contain images or names of people who have
Charlie Chambers (Jr) with to witness with friends and family, whether it is since passed away.
Stephanee Belmonte at the greyhounds, trots or thoroughbred races.
artwork unveiling ceremony. ARTWORK LAUNCH
The RAP artwork was officially launched on
7 July 2020. RQ submitted its very first
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to
Reconciliation Australia on 18 May 2020.
Reconciliation is about strengthening
relationships between Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous
peoples for the benefit of all Australians.
The Reflect RAP is RQ’s formal statement of
commitment to reconciliation, setting out the
steps to be taken over the next 12 months to
prepare the organisation for reconciliation
initiatives in successive RAPs.
Artist Charlie Chambers Jr was invited as our
special guest to present his artwork for our
RAP and talk about the meaning and story of
the painting, which he has called
“The Gathering”.
A Welcome to Country was also performed by
Maroochy Barambah, Elder Songwoman and
Law-woman of the Turrbal People.
Horse detail from Charlie Chambers’ The Gathering.
RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN
RAP ARTWORK UNVEILING CEREMONY RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 1
MESSAGE FROM OUR
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
As a sport, racing has long understood the In developing RQ’s first RAP, it outlines our We are also developing an awareness
power it possesses to unite communities own path towards reflecting and formally within our leaders and our employees,
and engender hope across Queensland. embarking on the journey of reconciliation. which stresses that we are collectively
We see our RAP as a mechanism to responsible for providing services to
In addition to being one of Queensland’s
advance reconciliation within our own people with differing backgrounds
largest employers – providing more than
sphere of influence across the three codes and from different cultures to create a
11,500 full-time jobs – our racing clubs
of racing in Queensland. sense of belonging in our workplaces by
and racecourses serve as important social
engaging with our racing clubs and local
hubs from Cooktown to Stanthorpe and RQ’s RAP aligns with its purpose and
communities to enrich our knowledge
everywhere in between. values and includes both internal and
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
external goals to be implemented over
And as we continue to operate, we are peoples cultures.
the next 12 months that will contribute to
constantly striving to create respectful
reconciliation. The success of our RAP program focuses
relationships and to provide enhanced
on developing trusting, collaborative and
opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres This provides the foundation for RQ to
supportive partnerships with Aboriginal
Strait Islander peoples and Aboriginal and build trust and strengthen relationships,
and Torres Strait Islander peoples,
Torres Strait Islander businesses to become both internally and externally; deepen
organisations and communities.
involved in the Queensland racing industry. our understanding and respect for our
First People’s rich histories , cultures and RQ’s key feature is based on the respect of
As an initiative of Reconciliation Australia,
achievements; and promote sustainable recognised First People’s sacred sites and
the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
partnerships and opportunities with our special places.
program provides an important framework
local communities.
for organisations to support the national We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal
reconciliation movement. It also underpins RQ’s aspiration to and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the
improve the cultural diversity of our First Nations’ Peoples of Australia the
A RAP contributes to reconciliation by
organisation, which is reflective of the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this
supporting organisations to develop
communities in which we operate and live. land.
respectful relationships and to create
meaningful opportunities in Queensland At RQ, we believe a diverse and inclusive Brendan Parnell
and across Australia. workplace means we can truly be our best. Chief Executive Officer, Racing Queensland.
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OUR RAP
WORKING GROUP
Michelle McConachy
Executive General Manager People and Business Services
(RAP Executive Sponsor)
Stephanee Belmonte Toni Fenwick
People and Performance Manager Executive Administration Team Leader
Tiarna Regitz Kiaarn Holland
Administration Assistant - Legal RTO Industry Educator
RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 3
MESSAGE FROM
RECONCILIATION AUSTRALIA
Reconciliation Australia welcomes Racing RAPs drive change across the nation by knowledge, and leadership within and
Queensland to the Reconciliation Action leveraging organisational structures and across all sectors of Australian society.
Plan program with the formal endorsement their diverse spheres of influence, and
This Reflect RAP enables Racing
of its inaugural Reflect RAP. provide real opportunities for staff to
Queensland to deepen its understanding
contribute to, and benefit from, advancing
Through this plan, Racing of its sphere of influence and the unique
reconciliation.
Queensland joins a contribution it can make to lead progress
network of more than 1,100 Over 2.3 million people now work or study across the five dimensions.
corporate, government, and in an organisation with a RAP. The RAP
Getting these first steps right will ensure
not-for-profit organisations program’s potential for impact is greater
the sustainability of future RAPs and
that have made a than ever.
reconciliation initiatives, and provide
formal commitment to
The RAP program’s strength is its meaningful impact toward Australia’s
reconciliation through the
framework – relationships, respect reconciliation journey.
RAP program.
and opportunities – which allow
Congratulations Racing Queensland,
Since 2006, the RAP an organisation to set out its own
welcome to the RAP program, and I look
program has provided a reconciliation objectives and actions, in line
forward to following your reconciliation
framework for organisations with its own business objectives.
journey in the years to come.
to support the national
RAPs provide organisations with a
Karen Mundine reconciliation movement. Karen Mundine
blueprint to contribute toward the five
Chief Executive Officer,
The four RAP types: Reflect, dimensions of reconciliation: race relations;
Reconciliation Australia
Innovate, Stretch and Elevate, allow equality and equity, institutional integrity;
organisations to continuously develop their unity; and historical acceptance.
reconciliation commitments in new ways.
It is critical to not only uphold all five
This Reflect RAP lays the foundations, dimensions of reconciliation, but also
preparing the workplace for future RAPs increase awareness of Aboriginal and
and reconciliation initiatives. Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories,
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ABOUT RACING QUEENSLAND
OUR BUSINESS knowledge and experience is respected,
encouraged and valued.
Racing Queensland is the state governing Annual Report:
body across the three racing codes https://www.racingqueensland.com.au/
in Queensland. Our primary purpose Corporate/About-Racing-Queensland/
is to promote, enhance and provide a Annual-Report
service to the racing industry across the
three codes of racing: Thoroughbred, Strategic Plan:
Greyhound and Harness. https://www.racingqueensland.com.au/
corporate/our-plan
Employing approximately 90 people at
our head office located at Deagon and
other satellite offices at Albion Park and
Rockhampton, the number of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples OUR VISION,
employed at RQ are not currently known,
however, we have four apprentices who
PURPOSE AND
have self-identified as Aboriginal and/
or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and are
VALUES
featured in this RAP under Education. OUR VISION
To become the #1 sporting industry in the
RQ has strong affiliations with 128 Sunshine State.
active racing clubs across the length and
breadth of the state. RQ supports almost OUR PURPOSE
40,000 industry participants in a range To champion great racing and events
of vocations from horse and greyhound which connect Queensland communities.
trainers to stewards, administrators, OUR TIMELESS VALUES
jockeys, apprentices and trainees, along • Making a Difference
with many other industry specialists unique • Achieving Excellence
to our sport throughout Queensland. • Earning and Showing Respect
We are committed to realising the diversity • Doing What We Say
of the organisation and creating an • Valuing Team Above Self
environment where openness to other • Demonstrating Great Leadership
cultures and a diverse range of opinions,
RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 5
OUR HISTORY
RQ has a proud history of diversity across Broker’s Tip on the same day before
‘Darby’ McCarthy Frank Reys
the three codes of racing. As an industry, leaving Australia to ride across Europe
we have encouraged and established in Paris and at Royal Ascot.
relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Darby McCarthy spent his final years on
A proud descendant of the Mithika
Strait Islander peoples, particularly in the the Darling Downs and continued to serve
peoples, Darby was one of 13 children
thoroughbred racing code. Many aboriginal as a role model, particularly for Aboriginal
who was born in the sandhills outside of
jockeys have become champions of the and Torres Strait Islander communities, and
Cunnamulla in western Queensland.
sport and their legacies still live and was inducted in the Aboriginal and Islander
breathe within the sporting arena of Having left school at the age of nine to Sports Hall of Fame.
thoroughbred horse racing. work on a station, Darby’s passion for
In early 2020, the Toowoomba Turf Club
horses developed and his natural skills
Richard Lawrence ‘Darby’ McCarthy was hosted the inaugural ‘Darby McCarthy
were recognised before enrolling in
born in Cunnamulla, western Queensland, Raceday’ and used the meeting to raise
Queensland’s jockey school at eleven.
and became one of Australia’s best jockeys funds to provide leadership guidance to
in the 1950’s and 60’s. Darby would go on to be crowned the Indigenous communities in south west
champion of the Queensland apprentice Queensland through sport.
He frequently rode in Brisbane where his
jockey school in 1960 and 1961.
record includes three Stradbroke Handicaps, Frank Reys career as a jockey began in
the Brisbane Cup and the Doomben 10,000. Darby McCarthy won his first race Northern Queensland and in 1948 at the
at a Flying Doctors race meeting in age of 16 years old he had his first winning
The Queensland racing industry recently
Thargomindah – by six lengths – before ride. Throughout the duration of his career,
mourned the loss of Hall of Fame jockey
steering Mullala (1963), Cele’s Image (1964) he had 1,330 winning rides, and was the
Darby McCarthy who passed away in
and Castanea (1966) to victories in the first Aboriginal Jockey to ride a winner at
May 2020.
Stradbroke. the 1973 Melbourne Cup.
It is with Darby’s family’s blessing, that we
In 2004, Darby became just the fourth Leigh-Ann Goodwin was a trailblazer in
are able to celebrate him as a trailblazing
jockey to be inducted into the Queensland her own right as she became the first
hoop, who achieved widespread acclaim
Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of female Aboriginal jockey to ride a winner
during the 1950s and 1960s and rode
Mick Dittman, George Moore and Neville at a metropolitan track. After piloting
more than 1000 winners during a highly
Sellwood, before being awarded a Medal more than 100 winners, Leigh-Ann was
decorated career.
of the Order of Australia for his services to tragically involved in a race fall at Roma
In Sydney, Darby won the 1969 AJC Derby racing and his work with indigenous youth in 1998 and died as a result of the injuries
on Divide And Rule and the Epsom with in 2016. she sustained.
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EDUCATION AT
RACING QUEENSLAND
Kiaarn Holland – RTO Industry Educator
Racing has long understood the power Racing Queensland offers a variety of The qualifications are delivered, primarily,
that it possesses to be able to unite education and training courses that as traineeships and apprenticeships and
communities and engender employment underpin those within the industry are offered on a school-based, part-time or
opportunities across Queensland. seeking further professional or tertiary full-time basis
development and assist those looking for
Metropolitan hubs and regional areas
experience the positive impact of
opportunities to enter the racing industry. RQ accepts enrolments into
community partnerships, training programs Racing Queensland is a Registered Training the following courses:
and welfare initiatives facilitated by three Organisation, based at Deagon, that • RGR10118 – Certificate I in Racing
codes of racing. provides approved education and training (Stablehand)
to Trainees in metropolitan and regional
Queensland. • RGR20218 – Certificate II in Racing
Industry
The training is nationally recognised
through established traineeship and • RGR30218 – Certificate III in Racing
apprenticeship qualifications for stable (Stablehand)
hands (including advanced courses), • RGR30518 – Certificate III in Racing
track work riders/jockeys and stable (Trackwork Rider)
forepersons.
• RGR40218 – Certificate IV in Racing
These opportunities provide access to (Jockey)
competency-based training in practical
skills and theoretical knowledge relevant Eligibility criteria includes; minimum
to roles associated with the professional 15 years of age seeking employment in
sport of racing in Queensland. the racing industry in Queensland as a
Stablehand, Trackrider or Jockey. No
Racing Queensland’s Registered Training previous experience with horses
Organisation delivers qualifications from is necessary.
the Racing and Breeding Training Package.
RTO
Provider
Kiaarn Holland – RTO Industry Educator 31452
RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 7
BENEFITS OF WORKING
IN THE RACING INDUSTRY
There are many benefits associated with approximately 12 months from completing Isabella shared
pursuing a career in the racing industry in the Certificate IV Jockey apprenticeship. the story of her
Queensland: Grandmother
Sarah Daley – completed the Certificate
who was one
A unique opportunity to embark on an III Trackwork Rider and commenced the
of nine children Isabella Teh
exciting, challenging and rewarding new Certificate IV Jockey apprenticeship in
growing up on
career; November 2019.
a small property
Racing is a local, national and international Isabella Teh – completed the certificate III called Rivertree; still hunting and gathering
industry with employment opportunities Trackwork Rider and is also approximately in the traditional ways of her Elders.
available worldwide, which provides 12 months from completing the Certificate
Isabella explains that some of the family
opportunities to potentially travel; IV Jockey apprenticeship.
history had been lost or not spoken about
Former graduates have been employed
throughout Australia, as well as in Ireland, ISABELLA TEH as her Great Grandmother along with many
other relatives were part of the Stolen
America, Dubai, Singapore, New Zealand Isabella Teh is a 24-year-old apprentice Generation.
and Japan; and jockey to Pat Duff (Trainer) in Deagon and
Isabella understands that some parts
is a proud Bundjalung woman.
Demand is high for qualified and skilled of her family’s history were not passed
workers. Isabella commenced her racing career down due to the hurt surrounding those
with Arabian Racing. Whilst attending high circumstances.
RACING QUEENSLAND IS PROUD
school, Isabella found time to study her
OF THE FOLLOWING INDIGENOUS Over the years Isabella’s family has
Certificate III in Trackwork Rider before
TRAINEES AND GRADUATES: discovered new family and their tribal
following a career path as an apprentice
history has been revived so they can now
Shae Nielson – recently commenced the jockey. Isabella is currently studying
celebrate together as one mob which
Certificate III Trackwork Rider. At the her Certificate IV in Jockey with Racing
doesn’t have to be only immediate family.
completion of her certificate, Shae will Queensland’s Education Department.
likely progress to the 4-year Certificate IV Isabella is a young Bundjalung girl whose
Isabella is proud the Bundjalung Tribe is
jockey apprenticeship. sights are set on being one of the first
more of a Nation as it covers a vast area of
Indigenous women to win a variety of
Dakota Graham – completed the Australia from the north east of New South
Group 1 races and repeat her success
Certificate III Trackwork Rider and is now Wales to the south east of Queensland.
abroad.
8 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLANBENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE
RACING INDUSTRY CONTINUED
SARAH DALEY was renowned for taking on any opponent
of any class; successfully defeating
Sarah Daley is a 22-year-old proud opponents with a 19kg weight advantage
Bundjalung woman based in thanks to his level of skill and agility.
Rockhampton. Sarah began her career
William was also a self-taught artist in high
with thoroughbreds as a stable hand
demand who painted for most of his life.
after having a lifelong desire to work with
horses. To Sarah, the word ‘reconciliation’ means
everyone coming together and finding
Sarah is currently pursuing a career as an
better and new ways after problems have
apprentice jockey with Racing Queensland.
been rectified.
Sarah enjoys all aspects of the training
and enjoys applying the new skills and Sarah proudly compares many of her Great
knowledge gained through study. Sarah is Grandfather’s traits of motivation, goal
yet have her first race ride and harbours setting, horsemanship and determination
ambitions of winning premierships and to her own.
expanding on her studies in other areas
once reaching the rank of senior jockey.
Sarah is the Great Granddaughter of Trackwork riders
William Leslie “Tracker” Robinson, a
renowned horse trainer, boxer, police
tracker and artist. William was a
Bundjalung man who began developing
horsemanship skills around the age of ten
and at the age of fifteen started boxing
with Jack Ross’s Traveling show.
William had a lengthy career with the
New South Wales Police Force after
being scouted at the Grafton annual cup
carnival for showing fearlessness and great
skill when dealing with horses. He was
promoted to Sergeant in 1945 and was well
known for his exceptional horsemanship
and tracking skills.
Whilst undertaking his career with the
NSW Police Force, he pursued boxing and Sarah Daley
Jorge Villamizar – RTO Development Officer
RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 9PROUD INDIGENOUS WOMAN
TRAINS HER FIRST WINNER
Not many Indigenous women train Diebert settled the brown mare in fourth And speaking of admiration there was
standardbreds, let alone nail their first position early from gate two, and then had no-one prouder than Fitzgerald’s mother,
winner at just their fourth attempt, but her in the one-one ready to pounce. That Quandamooka woman Cynthia Stone.
Danielle Fitzgerald achieved that – and she did, pacing the 2,040m mobile in 2;32.2,
“She was so proud. My Mum is very
some – at Recliffe Paceway in early 2020. which equated to a 2:00 flat mile rate.
happy to see me carrying on our mob’s
When Artistic fella mare, Bambole Nere “If it wasn’t for well-known Queensland involvement in the horse racing industry.
and Paul Diebert won the NR45-49 third breeder, Steve Clements, none of this Her Uncle Colin ‘Mulberry’ Anderson was a
race by 4.7 metres, Fitzgerald also claimed would have happened. He gifted the horse jockey and he won the Ipswich Cup.
a $10,000 bonus on top of the winning to me, so a big thankyou to him.”
“My Mum also owns part of a galloper
stake of $2,815 – all from a horse that was
“She has had three trainers before me – the called Whistling Arrow, who is a race
gifted to her for free.
last being David Rodger (Jr) who trained winner.
“It was a great thrill and an unbelievable her for two wins. She’s had two fifths and
“Family is very important to me, and these
feeling. Not many Indigenous women train an eighth for me since late January.”
past few weeks have been painful after
and own a harness racing winner – and I’m
Fitzgerald only has one horse in work. losing my sister-in-law recently – so this
very proud of both that and my culture. It
win was a nice pick-me-up for all of us,”
still hasn’t really sunk in. Paul Diebert said “I will be commencing veterinary science
Fitzgerald said.
he was going to be the one to get me my in 2021 at James Cook university but until
first winner and sure enough! then I’m going to immerse myself in as In fact Fitzgerald said she was not the only
much harness racing as I can. My next family member to record a winner last
“The QBRED Bonus just topped it all off.
goal is to have a race drive. For me life has Thursday.
Danielle Fitzgerald It is a fantastic initiative because it keeps
definitely begun at 40.
horses and trainers like me in the game. “My cousin, Carlin Anderson, who plays for
It’s an incentive that just makes all the “I got my licence last year in August but the Townsville Blackhawks, and is signed to
training worthwhile. I’m hoping she can go haven’t had the opportunity to train until North Queensland Cowboys, had a winner
on with it and win the $7,500 next season. now. on the same day as me in the gallops.
She’s still only five and got plenty of time,”
“I left Kenny Belford’s stable last year to go “His horse is called Ephesian. How cool is
Tarampa-based,” Fitzgerald said.
work for Grant and Trista Dixon. I left there that!” Fitzgerald exclaimed.
It was Bambole Nere’s third win in 34 to work and live at Richard Hutchinson’s.
Family means so much to her that her
career starts since her debut fifth at Richard has been the biggest influence on
lilac silks are a tribute to her 22-year-old
Albion Park on December 1, 2017. She’s my style of training to date. He’s taught me
daughter Lucy because it is her favourite
also placed three times for $11,009 in so much and I admire him a lot,” Fitzgerald
colour.
stakes. said.
10 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLANOUR RECONCILIATION
ACTION PLAN
Racing Queensland is committed to • lay the foundation and prepare its attributes, are treated with respect and
developing its inaugural Reflect RAP, workplaces for reconciliation initiatives honesty while contributing to the team.
which aligns with its diversity and inclusion and further RAPs; This type of culture readily supports
framework and corporate strategic plan. the principles of equal employment
• describe the reconciliation actions to be
opportunity across gender, ability, race,
In addition, and due to RQ being a taken in the first year;
ethnicity and social-economic background,
Queensland Government Statutory
• build relationships and engagement as well as other differences including work
Authority, the RAP further aligns with the
with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait styles, education, family, sporting or study
Queensland Government’s RAP (2018 –
Islander communities throughout responsibilities.
2021) and commitment to ensure equality,
Queensland;
equity, recognition and advancement RQ’s timeless values and behaviours are
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander • improve participation levels of the responsibility of every employee when
peoples across all aspects of society and in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interacting with current and potential team
everyday life. peoples in the racing industry; members and external stakeholders.
In May 2020 RQ formed is very first RAP • partner with organisations that share By implementing a Reflect RAP, RQ aims
working group. The Executive Sponsor for similar values and commitments to to build and strengthen relationships, and
the RAP is the Executive General Manager Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander create opportunities to work together
of People and Business Services. The RAP communities; with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
working group is led by the People and peoples and further develop a workplace
• develop a diverse, inclusive and
Performance Manager who is the RAP culture that understands, values and
collaborative workplace culture that
Champion for RQ. respects the history, diversity, and
advocates for Aboriginal and Torres
contributions of Aboriginal and Torres
The RAP working group will implement Strait Islander programs, initiatives and
Strait Islander peoples.
the RAP, and consists of three other opportunities; and
employees across the organisation who RQ is committed to developing cultural
• engage employees and external
expressed an interest in reconciliation, awareness and benefitting from the
stakeholders in reconciliation through
diversity and inclusion. tangible outcomes from improved
targeted actions.
employment opportunities and support for
The purpose of RQ’s Reflect RAP is to:
RQ aims to create a culture where all team local Indigenous businesses.
• formally commit to reconciliation; members, irrespective of background or
RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 11RELATIONSHIPS
RQ is committed to building trusted and credible relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,
businesses and community representatives as part of the journey to reconciliation.
As a responsible corporate citizen, RQ is committed to making a difference in the community by working with
local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander groups to help guide our actions toward reconciliation and further
demonstrate inclusivity, understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
ACTION DELIVERABLE RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE
1. Identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and
organisations within local area or sphere of influence to connect
People and
Performance Manager
September 2020
Establish and strengthen with on reconciliation journey..
mutually beneficial
relationships with Research best practice and principles that support partnerships Executive September 2020
Aboriginal and Torres Strait with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and Administration Team
Islander stakeholders and organisations. Leader
organisations
2. Circulate Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources and
reconciliation materials to employees.
People and
Performance Manager
May 2021
Build relationships through
celebrating National RAP working Group members to participate in an external NRW RAP Working Group 27 May to
Reconciliation Week (NRW) event. (RWG) 3 June 2021
Encourage and support employees and senior managers to Executive General May 2021
participate in at least one external event to recognise and Manager People and
celebrate NRW. Business Services
3. Communicate RQ’s commitment to reconciliation to employees. People and
Performance Manager
October 2020
Promote reconciliation
through sphere of influence Identify external stakeholders that RQ can engage with on our RTO Industry Educator October 2020
reconciliation journey.
Identify RAP and other like-minded organisations that we could Executive November 2020
approach to collaborate with on our reconciliation journey. Administration Team
Leader
4. Research best practice and policies in areas of race relations and
anti-discrimination.
Administration
Assistant - Legal
November 2020
Promote positive race
relations through anti- Conduct a review of HR policies and procedures to identify People and November 2020
discrimination strategies existing anti-discrimination provisions, and future needs. Performance Manager
12 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLANRESPECT
RQ is committed to building awareness among employees about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures,
history and achievements.
ACTION DELIVERABLE RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE
5. Develop a business case for increasing, value and recognition of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge
Executive General
Manager People and
December 2020
Increase understanding, and rights. Business Services
value and recognition of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander cultures, histories, Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within RQ. People and December 2020
knowledge and rights Performance Manager
through cultural learning
6. Develop an understanding of the local Traditional Owners or
Custodians of the lands and waters within RQ’s operational area.
Executive
Administration Team
September 2020
Demonstrate respect to Leader
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples by Increase our employees understanding of the purpose People and September 2020
observing cultural protocols and significance behind cultural protocols, including Performance Manager
Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols.
Invite a Traditional Owner to provide a Welcome to Country at People and September 2020
significant RQ events. Performance Manager
Organise a smoking ceremony and /or performance at the launch People and September 2020
of the new RAP. Performance Manager
7. Raise awareness and share information with employees about the
meaning of NAIDOC Week, which includes information about local
RTO Industry Educator November 2020
and July 2021
Build respect for Aboriginal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
and Torres Strait Islander
cultures and histories by Introduce our employees to NAIDOC Week by promoting Administration October 2020,
celebrating NAIDOC week community events in local areas. Assistant - Legal July 2021
RAP working group members to participate in an external RWG November 2020,
NAIDOC Week event. July 2021
RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 13OPPORTUNITIES
RQ will explore opportunities to raise awareness across employment, education and enterprise
opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
ACTION DELIVERABLE RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE
8. Build understanding of current Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander staffing to inform future employment and professional
People and
Performance Manager
December 2020
Improve employment development opportunities.
outcomes by increasing
Aboriginal and Torres Develop a business case for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Executive General December 2020
Strait Islander recruitment, future employment and professional development. Manager People and
retention, education and Business Services
professional development and People and
Performance Manager
During recruitment application process, add ability to optionally People and January 2021
identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Performance Manager
Engage with, and advertise all vacancies with, Aboriginal and People and January 2021
Torres Strait Islander employment agencies and groups in Performance Manager
Brisbane (e.g. Aboriginal Employment Strategies)
Review HR and recruitment procedures and policies to ensure People and January 2021
there are no barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Performance Manager
employees and future applicants participating in RQ’s workforce.
9. Review and update procurement policies and procedures to Administration
ensure there are no barriers for procuring goods and services from Assistant – Legal with
February 2021
Increase Aboriginal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Procurement Manager
and Torres Strait Islander
supplier diversity to support Develop and communicate a list of Aboriginal and/or Torres Procurement Manager March 2021
improved economic and Strait Islander businesses that can be used to procure goods and
social outcomes services.
Investigate Supply Nation membership. Procurement Manager March 2021
14 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLANGOVERNANCE & TRACKING
RQ is committed to good governance, tracking and transparent reporting on progress of Reflect RAP initiatives
and acknowledges the importance of continuous learning to assist in shaping future RAPs.
ACTION DELIVERABLE RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE
10. Form a RWG to govern RAP implementation People and
Performance Manager
September 2020
Establish and maintain an
effective RAP Working Group Draft a Terms of Reference/Charter for the RWG. People and September 2020
(RWG) to drive governance Performance Manager
of the RAP
Establish Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation on People and September 2020
the RWG. Performance Manager
11. Define resource requirements for RAP implementation People and
Performance Manager
September 2020
Provide appropriate support
for effective implementation Engage senior leaders in the delivery of RAP commitments. Executive General September 2020
of RAP commitments Manager People and
Business Services
Define appropriate systems and capability to track, measure and People and October 2020
report on RAP commitments Performance Manager
12. Complete and submit the annual RAP Impact Measurement
Questionnaire to Reconciliation Australia.
People and
Performance Manager
30 September,
2021
Build accountability and
transparency through Register via Reconciliation Australia’s website to begin developing People and May 2021
reporting RAP achievements, RQ’s next RAP. Performance Manager
challenges and learnings
both internally and externally
RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 15NAIDOC WEEK 2020
RQ NAIDOC CELEBRATION RACE DOOMBEN
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Greyhound detail from Charlie Chambers’ The Gathering.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Name: Stephanee Belmonte
Position: People and Performance Manager
Phone: (07) 3869 9703
Email: sbelmonte@racingqueensland.com.auYou can also read
