Fonterra’s Reflect RAP is our commitment to reconciliation and better outcomes for First Nations peoples.
The launch of our first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards fostering a workplace that acknowledges and actively celebrates and supports First Nations cultures. This plan has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.
Our commitment
At Fonterra, we are incredibly proud of who we are, of what we do and how we got here. We believe in the power of diversity in all forms and know that greater diversity will unlock our potential.
We are committed to this ongoing journey, to engage with our people and communities to take necessary steps to be a better corporate citizen.
As we say at Fonterra: You, me, us together.
Key priorities
- Establish and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders
- Promote reconciliation through our sphere of influence
- Promote positive race relations through anti-discrimination strategies
- Increase understanding, value, and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge, and rights through cultural learning
- Improve employment outcomes by increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, retention, and professional development
“Together, we can make a meaningful impact and set a strong foundation for future reconciliation initiatives.”
Managing Director, Fonterra Oceania
Gathering to acknowledge and celebrate our Reflect RAP
Our launch event brought together Australian employees, their family members and First Nations guests to celebrate this important step in our reconciliation journey.
We began with a warm welcome to the land, featuring an official Welcome to Country and a Smoking Ceremony performed by Thane Garvey, an Indigenous Educator from the Wurundjeri Tribe Land Corporation.
The Smoking Ceremony, which involved carrying a portable tarnuk containing coals and wet leaves, was a powerful reminder of the deep cultural significance and traditions of the land we operate on. All guests were invited to participate in the ceremony by walking through the smoke – representing an individual cleansing of bad spirits.
Throughout the ceremony, we heard a captivating didgeridoo performance by Ganga Giri. The performance added a rich cultural layer to the event, providing energy and resonating deeply with all taking part.
Fonterra commissioned a local First Nations artist, Nakia Cadd, to develop the artwork which features on the front cover and throughout Fonterra’s first Reconciliation Action Plan. Nakia's artwork, which will be displayed across Fonterra's manufacturing sites and offices, features ten gathering circles representing the locations and communities where we operate in Australia, symbolising our dedication to building and strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.