Aboriginal Reconciliation

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Commitment to Aboriginal Reconciliation has been expressed through the Reconciliation Statement (RS) and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).  The RAP in particular, guides PIRSA’s Reconciliation work through strategies and actions that are intended to have positive and enduring impacts for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  It is arranged under three main themes: relationships, respect and opportunities.

Aboriginal Reconciliation programs and activities are many and varied ranging from employment, scholarships; strong relationships with Traditional Owners and mining companies; internal working groups with dedicated Executive leadership to name but some.  A brief snapshot of PIRSA’s Aboriginal Reconciliation efforts; extract from the 2009/2010 Annual Report.

Executive Aboriginal Governance Working Group (EAGWG)

Executive Aboriginal Governance Working Group Terms of Reference (.doc)

Case Study

Discussion of the Case Study concept of Ngarrindjeri project post Ngarrindjeri (.doc)

Chief Executive’s Reconciliation Reference Committee (CERRC)

Purposes of CERRC

  • Establish partnerships with Aboriginal individuals and communities with a view to advancing economic empowerment across areas of PIRSA responsibility
  • Establish a network of advisory and consultancy Aboriginal individual and communities with regard to PIRSA business
  • Ensure quality control and progress with respect to PIRSA’s Aboriginal Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Initiatives

Aboriginal Scholarship Program

PIRSA's Aboriginal Scholarship Program is an initiative of the PIRSA Aboriginal Employment Strategy which aims to improve employment of Aboriginal people in PIRSA taking into account cultural issues in meeting their educational needs.

The Program is funded by the Chief Executive PIRSA.

The objectives of the Program are to:

  • Encourage Aboriginal people to apply for career opportunities with PIRSA
  • Encourage Aboriginal people to enter primary industries and resources roles in PIRSA, the South Australian Public Sector and private sector
  • Increase the number of Aboriginal students undertaking tertiary studies especially in the sciences and engineering fields
  • Establish alternative pathways for Aboriginal students to enter the sciences and engineering fields

Aboriginal Work Experience Program

PIRSA’s Aboriginal Work Experience Program aims to provide students with practical experience in the workplace in order to

  • Help students gauge their interests and ability in various specialisations
  • Offer experience in the workplace, in interpersonal and technical skills
  • Offer insights to opportunities with potential employers and create employer networks
  • Promote skills and knowledge, which will assist in course selection and establish career goals

For more information contact the Human Resources RAP Team

Eleni Tsiaprakas Manager Strategic HR, Corporate eleni.tsiaprakas@sa.gov.au  (08) 8463 7596
Anna Gabrielli Manager Business Partnering, Corporate anna.gabrielli@sa.gov.au (08) 8226 0275