our rap community… is growing day by day… includes 95 registered raps… across all sectors…...
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Our RAP community…
Is growing day by day…
Includes 95 registered RAPs…
Across all sectors…
Has the commitment of almost 400 organisations…
This equates to 20 percent of our national workforce…
Is becoming a powerful national network of support, learning and change…..
Goals of the RAP Program…
Closing the Gaps by…
Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
Appling the evidence of what works in Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander affairs
Using a Community Development Approach
Engaging organisations in action in the three areas of relationships, respect and opportunities.
The 6 Social Determinants of Health
Determinant Drivers RAP influence
Economic inclusion Assets, education, job, housing High
Stress Self-esteem, security, control Medium
Childhood development Nutrition, physical development Medium
Social inclusion Accepted, valued, included High
Employment security Confidence, good communication, stability, economic conditions
High
Primary health Food, transport, avoidance of harmful substances
Medium
What works – A Community Development Approach
Community Collaboration
Cooperative Approaches
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led solutions
Bottom up – grass roots solutions
Our vision for reconciliation
(State your organisation’s vision for reconciliation and how it relates to your business…)Our business
(Briefly describe your business…)Our RAP
(Describe how you developed your RAP, who was involved in your RAP working group and any other relevant information…)
Relationships Tell us why respectful relationships between Indigenous and non- Indigenous people are important to your organisation and its core business activities.
Focus area:Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target
Respect
Focus area: Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target
Opportunities Tell us why opportunities for Indigenous people, organisations and communities are important to your organisation and its core business activates.
Focus area: Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target
Tracking progress and reportingAction Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target
RAP Template
What’s in a RAP – the essential elements…
RelationshipsA RAP Working Group made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and senior staff working together equally (this action may also be listed in Tracking Progress and reporting).Building relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations or communities in your local area and/or business niche.Your unique contribution?
What’s in a RAP – the essential elements…
RespectEngage all staff in continual development and learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, values, histories and cultures starting with cultural awareness training.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are visible and celebrated and cultural protocols are respected starting with ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ and ‘Welcome to Country’.Your unique contribution?
What’s in a RAP – essential elements…
OpportunitiesProvide and/or support economic, employment and professional development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Develop partnerships and/or projects with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals, organisations or communities that are mutually beneficial.
Your unique contribution?
What’s in a RAP– the essential elements…
Tracking Progress and ReportingOther actions that ensure the RAP is implemented and
that progress is celebrated, shared and reported on.
Annual public report on RAP progress.
Annual public refresh of RAP.
Approval and registration
Our Quality Assurance Framework
Trademarked program
Your Board and RA Management
The launch - celebration
Publicity