Reconciliation

Our vision for reconciliation is for an Australia that embraces and promotes unity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community.

The reconciliation journey we have been on since 2020 represents a formalisation of our commitment to developing respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with First Nations peoples and organisations, and improving socioeconomic outcomes.

In April 2022, we launched our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.

We want to leverage our unique role in bringing together the public and private sectors to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and communities into public infrastructure.

We are a company that exhibits and promotes equality, equity, and acceptance of our shared history.

We continually strive to actively promote reconciliation and provide our people with tangible, practical ways to be able to contribute to that journey; a diverse and inclusive workplace that is culturally safe, culturally rich and culturally proud.

It is an ongoing journey of learning, understanding and relationship building among our staff and the people and organisations with which we collaborate.

In early 2023, Plenary partnered with social enterprise Bandu on a range of employment and cultural safety advisory initiatives, the highlight of which was establishing a First Nations internship program.

Founded in 2022 by Wiradjuri man Aidan Porter and Edward Morgan, Bandu works to improve education and employment outcomes for First Nations students as they transition into life after high school.

Working with tertiary education and corporate sector partners like Plenary, Bandu supports culturally safe employment and workplace processes and offers a range of complementary training and support services for both interns and companies.