In partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, we will seek to understand and acknowledge injustices, support active expression of culture, apply culturally appropriate practice, and make a measurable difference in addressing health and social inequities and helping to improve health and social outcomes for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The first step to achieving our vision is through our RAP. Our Reflect RAP will commit to building relationships and trust with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and build understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and inequities as the foundation of our reconciliation work.
With the support of Reconciliation Australia and the healthAbility board, our Reflect RAP has been extended until March 2025.
Wurundjeri elder Uncle Colin Hunter speaks at the launch of our Reconciliation Action Plan, November 2023
healthAbility CEO Agata Jarbin with artist Alinta Koehrer at the unveiling of her artwork Healing Journey, Reconciliation Week 2024
Our Baby Makes 3 Team with Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung and Yorta Yorta elder Uncle Shane Charles celebrating the achievements of our Balit Booboop Narrkwarren program, June 2024
Wurundjeri elder Uncle Colin Hunter hosts a smoking ceremony for healthAbility staff at our mid-year event and celebration, July 2024
Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Yorta Yorta leader Stephen Thorpe hosts a cleansing ceremony for our community at Edendale Community Environmental Farm, October 2024
Our health promotion team walks in solidarity with Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, November 2024 (Access Health and Community staff also pictured)
