RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN JULY JULY 2019

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1 RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN JULY JULY 2019

2 WE ALL STAND TOGETHER 2016 Acrylic on canvas Shara Delaney I am a Quandamooka woman. We are also known as Yoolooburrabee, the people of the sand and sea. In my artwork I envisioned communities from all over. The blue and green circles represent the saltwater people from the coastal areas. Also the earthy coloured circles represent those freshwater people. The middle circle of dots is bringing everyone together from different backgrounds. A celebration of colours and cultures using bold paints. Shara Delaney is a descendant of Granny Mibu, Neil Nidgeri, born at Pulan (Amity) strong Noonuccal/Goenpul women. The Noonuccal, Ngugi and Goenpul people are traditional custodians of Quandamooka. My paintings are a reflection of my connection to Quandamooka Country. I am a Traditional Owner and come from a well respected family. I have always been interested in bright colours, also blue and greens in indigenous artwork because that connects Quandamooka as saltwater people.

3 MESSAGE FROM RECONCILIATION AUSTRALIA Reconciliation Australia is delighted to welcome evolve FM to the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program and to formally endorse its inaugural Reflect RAP. As a member of the RAP community, evolve FM joins over 1,000 dedicated corporate, government, and not-for-profit organisations that have formally committed to reconciliation through the RAP program since its inception in RAP organisations across Australia are turning good intentions into positive actions, helping to build higher trust, lower prejudice, and increase pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Reconciliation is no one single issue or agenda. Based on international research and benchmarking, Reconciliation Australia defines and measures reconciliation through five critical dimensions: race relations; equality and equity, institutional integrity; unity; and historical acceptance. All sections of the community governments, civil society, the private sector, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have a role to play to progress these dimensions. The RAP program provides a framework for organisations to advance reconciliation within their spheres of influence. This Reflect RAP provides evolve FM a roadmap to begin its reconciliation journey. Through implementing a Reflect RAP, evolve FM will lay the foundations for future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives. We wish evolve FM well as it takes these first critical steps in its reconciliation journey. We encourage the organisation to embrace this journey with open hearts and minds, to grow from the challenges, and to build on the successes. As the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation reminded the nation in its final report: Reconciliation is hard work it s a long, winding and corrugated road, not a broad, paved highway. Determination and effort at all levels of government and in all sections of the community will be essential to make reconciliation a reality. On behalf of Reconciliation Australia, I commend evolve FM on its first RAP, and look forward to following its ongoing reconciliation journey. Karen Mundine Chief Executive Officer Reconciliation Australia 1

4 OUR BUSINESS Evolve FM provides integrated property and facilities management and project management services to both government and private sector clients. Evolve FM was established in 2016 as a joint venture between Indigenous company PSG Holdings and international company JLL. PSG Holdings, the majority shareholder, was founded in 2011 by cousins Shane Jacobs and Troy Rugless, who are descendants of the Wiradjuri Nation and grew up in Sydney with strong ties to the La Perouse community and are members of the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council. JLL is a business that is committed to growing Australia s Indigenous enterprises, and improving the training and job prospects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Australians. There are currently 27 people employed with Evolve FM, with five who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This provides us with a 18% rate of Indigenous employees which is well above the average industry rate. 2

5 OUR RAP As an Indigenous Organisation, our commitment to reconciliation is important to us and we are proud to commence our Reconciliation journey. Creating a Reflective Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will provide us with a framework to implement new initiatives required to help contribute to achieving reconciliation. Evolve FM s vision is to challenge the market to think differently about the way it services its places; unlocking value for our clients across their portfolios. We aim to partner with and foster Indigenous enterprises, hiring and supporting Indigenous Australians and businesses and encouraging growth, development and engagement in the property sector, and more broadly, across the community. 3

6 CEO S MESSAGE Evolve FM is committed to Closing the Gap for Indigenous Australians and supporting Australia s Reconciliation Journey. With the release of the Federal Governments Indigenous Procurement Policy, use of Indigenous business is on the uprise, and we aim to maximise outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in the process. By delivering property and facilities management services on a national basis, we strive to provide opportunities for Indigenous economic development. Currently Registered with Supply Nation, we aim to become Certified over the next 12months and look forward to building sustainable partnerships with other Indigenous businesses and members of Supply Nation. Steve Macintosh, CEO Below are the names of our senior management and board who have supported this initiative. Natalie Walker Chair Mark Coleman Director Adrienne Revai Director Chris Hunt Director Steve Mackintosh CEO Amy Castro COO 4

7 CURRENT SERVICE LOCATIONS We currently provide and coordinate services for our clients locally and across all states and territories Australia wide; our head office located in the ACT: Heat Map of Current Service Locations 5

8 CURRENT ACTIVITIES Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partnerships include PSG Holdings, Supply Nation and we currently utilise services from 12 Indigenous businesses. Evolve FM was awarded the Registered Supplier of the Year and Outstanding Impact of the Year awards at this year s Supply Nation 2018 Connect Conference and Awards. Evolve FM s first National Reconciliation Week (NRW) event was conducted on Thursday 31st May 2018 and consisted of a Trivia Event to raise awareness. The event included a cultural painting activity on a canvas to mark the day and our commitment and is currently displayed proudly in the office. We are committed to conducting many more Reconciliation and NAIDOC events in the future. 6

9 SUMMARY OF OUR KEY COMMITMENTS RELATIONSHIPS As a majority Indigenous owned company, we are committed to building effective relationships with the local Indigenous communities where we do business, and aim to support the community at both a corporate and grass roots level. Relationships are a primary foundation to achieving reconciliation and we plan, over the next 12 months, to make ourselves known within Indigenous communities, raise awareness, and build effective relationships. RESPECT Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culture, land and history is important to our organisation and its core business activities. We aim to develop a greater understanding of how our different pasts and cultures are part of our shared history, we will have a better chance of working towards a shared future. 7

10 ACTION TARGET RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE Create RAP Working Group (RWG) Actively Monitor RAP Development Coordinate RAP Launch Implement RAP actions Track progress of and reporting of RAP Ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation. Senior Management Team July 2018, November 2018 and March 2019 RELATIONSHIPS Raise internal awareness of our RAP Build internal and external relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stakeholders Participate in and celebrate NRW to raise internal awareness Develop and implement a plan to raise awareness amongst all staff across the organisation about RAP commitments Develop and implement a plan to engage and inform key internal stakeholders of their responsibilities within our RAP Identify, build and maintain relationships with communities and organisations within our local area. Organise at least one internal event each year Attend at least one external event each year Create and distribute promotional material throughout workplace Invite staff to view Reconciliation Australia website RAP Working Group Chair May 2017 Diversity Team Manager RWG Chair July 2018, and December 2018 May 2018, and May 2019 Create funding opportunities to support local Indigenous community members and groups Create an annual community sponsorship program for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sporting and community groups/projects at the value of $1000 Sponsor at least one community award per year such as NAIDOC or Supply Nation. Finance Manager January 2019 Increase organisations overall Indigenous Community Engagement Create a Community Engagement Plan that outlines the organisations commitment and plan to building and maintaining Indigenous community engagement Diversity Manager February 2019 ACTION TARGET RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE RESPECT Raise Internal understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols Investigate ways to implement Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols and practices and increase understanding. Develop, and implement internal guidelines for practising Indigenous protocols such as a Welcome to and Acknowledgement of Country Identify at least one significant event for which a welcome to country from a Traditional Owner will be included. Establish an Acknowledgement of Country plaque in the workplace Create an Internal Pilot Cultural Awareness Package for internal staff to participate in and increase knowledge Diversity Manager & RWG Chair Diversity Manager & RWG Chair August 2018 November 2018 February Participate in and celebrate NAIDOC Week Review HR policies and procedures to ensure there are no barriers to staff participating in NAIDOC, especially Indigenous staff Provide at least one opportunity/event for all staff to participate in and celebrate NAIDOC. RWG Chair Annually in July and February 2019

11 SUMMARY OF OUR KEY COMMITMENTS OPPORTUNITY Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations and communities are important to our organisation and its core business activities. We aim to develop respectful partnerships where Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians work together to tackle disadvantage and create equal opportunities for all Australians. GOVERNANCE & TRACKING PROGRESS Achieving all actions outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan is important to us! Ensuring the appropriate governance processes and relevant resources are provided is vital. This will include ongoing monitoring and progress tracking for a successful delivery. 9

12 ACTION TARGET RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE OPPORTUNITY Investigate opportunities within Evolve FM to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment opportunities Investigate opportunities to increase supplier diversity within Evolve FM Review HR procedures and policies to ensure barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are addressed Engage with existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to consult on employment strategies, including professional development opportunities Create an Indigenous Employment Strategy that outlines the organisations commitment to providing better employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Review procurement policies and investigate how to overcome barriers facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses Educate staff about using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses Develop and maintain commercial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses HR Manager March 2019 Supplier Diversity Officer November 2018, and February 2019 ACTION TARGET RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE GOVERNANCE & TRACKING Build support for the RAP Review and Refresh RAP Define resource needs for RAP development and implementation Define systems and capability needs to track, measure and report on RAP activities Complete the annual RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire and submit to Reconciliation Australia. Liaise with Reconciliation Australia do develop a new RAP based on learnings, challenges and achievements Submit a draft RAP to reconciliation Australia for review Submit draft RAP to Reconciliation Australia for formal endorsement RWG Chair From July 2018 July 2019 RWG Chair April 2019 July 2019 Evolve FM s VISION for reconciliation is to be RECOGNISED 10 as leaders in delivering commercial viable projects that CREATE better outcomes for Indigenous business, people, and COMMUNITIES.

13 We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the land on which we conduct business: the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations of Australia. It is upon their ancestral lands that we stand. We pay respect to their Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for this country. 11

14 CONTACT US If you would like to know more about the Evolve FMs Reconciliation Action Plan, please contact us on: Phone: Address: Level 4, 60 Marcus Clarke Street Canberra City ACT