What is a RAP?
A RAP is a formal agreement based on a template provided by Reconciliation Australia1 with actionable goals under the pillars of respect, relationships, opportunities and governance. By implementing a RAP, a company is committing to implement goals and actions toward reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. A RAP ensures that reconciliation is beyond a word; rather, it is an active undertaking to ensure the uplifting of Indigenous history, culture and peoples.
Reconciliation Australia’s vision for reconciliation is based on five interrelated dimensions: historical acceptance, race relations, equality and equity, institutional integrity and unity. These dimensions speak to creating genuine, reciprocal relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, built on trust and respect. They aim to ensure that we (all Australians) recognize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history, and that we recognize this
