The goal of Brisbane Games organisers to expose the world to Australia’s First Nations culture is on track with the launch of the group’s Reconciliation Action Plan journey.
Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris said their implementation journey for their inaugural ‘Reflect’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) had received formal endorsement from Reconciliation Australia.
Mr Liveris said Brisbane 2032’s Reflect RAP focused on extending cultural capability, diversifying relationships across First Nations communities, building and sustaining a commitment to reconciliation and encouraging First Nations business and procurement participation.
“One of the hallmarks of Brisbane 2032 is to invite the world to learn more about our First Nations peoples and their place as one of the oldest continuing living cultures anywhere on earth,” he said.
“I have no doubt that, alongside our Games Delivery Partners, we will shine a light on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders communities, placing their storytelling as a focal point of our Games delivery.”
Mr Liveris said the Reflect RAP was developed by Brisbane 2032’s RAP working group, with input across the entire Brisbane 2032 team and supported by First Nations cultural consultants, BlackCard and YarnnUp.
He said one of the commitments in Brisbane’s bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032 was to harness “the gift” of the Games to advance opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
“I’m proud of the work that Brisbane 2032 has collectively achieved to date in meeting with and championing First Nations peoples as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live, work and play.”
Mr Liveris said Brisbane 2032 would monitor and report on RAP commitments and success, with the intention of progressing through the four RAP structures, Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate, by 2032.
Reconciliation Australia Chief Executive Karen Mundine said this was Brisbane 2032’s first step in their First Nations reconciliation exploration on the path to the Games.
“Brisbane 2032 joins a network of more than 3000 organisations that have made a formal commitment to reconciliation through the RAP program,” Ms Mundine said.
“This RAP will enable Brisbane 2032 to deepen its understanding of its spheres of influence and the unique contribution the team can make in leading progress and meaningful impact towards Australia’s reconciliation journey.”
