Our Reconciliation Action Plan 2026 to 2028: A Commitment to Respect, Relationships and Opportunity
We are proud to announce that our first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.
The endorsement of our RAP marks an important milestone in our reconciliation journey and reflects our commitment to building stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, increasing cultural understanding, and creating meaningful opportunities for reconciliation within our organisation and the communities we work with.
How We Got Here
The development of our RAP has been a collaborative effort involving both Board members and staff over many months.
Recognising the importance of embedding reconciliation into our organisation's future, a dedicated RAP Working Group was established, bringing together representatives from the Board and staff. The group's role was to guide the development of our first Reflect RAP and ensure a broad range of perspectives were considered throughout the process.
To help shape our RAP, staff were invited to participate in a survey and share their views on reconciliation, cultural awareness and opportunities for action. Their feedback provided invaluable insights and helped inform the priorities and commitments outlined in the plan.
Using this feedback, the Working Group developed a draft Reflect RAP, which was submitted to Reconciliation Australia for review. Following constructive feedback and several minor revisions, a refined draft was prepared that more strongly aligned with the Reflect RAP framework.
As part of creating the final document, we were delighted to incorporate original artwork by a student from Salisbury High School. The artwork provides a unique and meaningful visual representation of connection, community and our shared commitment to reconciliation.
The final RAP was subsequently submitted to Reconciliation Australia and has now received formal endorsement.
Looking Ahead
While endorsement is an important achievement, it represents the beginning rather than the end of our reconciliation journey.
Our Reflect RAP provides a framework for developing relationships, building respect and exploring opportunities for reconciliation across our organisation. Through the actions outlined in the plan, we aim to increase cultural awareness, strengthen engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and create a strong foundation for future reconciliation initiatives.
We thank everyone who contributed to the development of the RAP, particularly the members of the RAP Working Group, our staff who shared their ideas and feedback, and the student artist whose artwork enriches the document. We particularly thanks Reconciliation Australia for their ongoing guidance and support.
We look forward to bringing our commitments to life and continuing our journey towards a more inclusive and reconciled future.
Sharing our RAP
Recently, we were honoured to welcome Senior Elder, Uncle John Lochowiak to our Board Training Day, where he delivered a Welcome to Country. Board members were proud to share our newly endorsed Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to reconciliation.
Left to right: Deputy Presiding Member, Susan Boucher, Senior Elder, Uncle John Lochowiak, Presiding Member, Carolyn Grantskalns.
TRB Registrar, Sue-Ann Charlton, Senior Elder, Uncle John Lochowiak
Presiding Member, Carolyn Grantskalns, Senior Elder, Uncle John Lochowiak.
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and the National Reconciliation Week Breakfast in Adelaide
Prior to the endorsement of the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia's first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), attending the National Reconciliation Week Breakfast provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the importance of reconciliation and the role organisations play in driving meaningful change.
On Wednesday 27 May, Board members and staff attended the National Reconciliation Week Breakfast at the Adelaide Convention Centre, Tarntanya/Adelaide. With the theme All In for Reconciliation, the event encouraged the more than 3,000 attendees to consider how each of us can contribute to advancing reconciliation through greater understanding, respect and action.
