About the RAP

As a national education services provider, ESA recognises our responsibility to work for national progress in reconciliation. We are proud to join more than 1,000 organisations across Australia in developing a RAP in partnership with Reconciliation Australia.

Reconciliation involves building stronger relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, to benefit all Australians. Our Innovate RAP is an acknowledgement of our commitment to be active in this space.

ESA is committed to working towards reconciliation by building relationships both internally and externally, and raising awareness with our stakeholders to ensure there is a shared understanding and ownership of our RAP within the company. We are committed to fostering respect, finding opportunities for reconciliation, and embedding reconciliation into our governance. We also continue to share and celebrate the positive groundswell of actions and attitudes that foster mutual understanding, respect and collaboration throughout Australia.

RAP artwork and design

Our Innovate RAP's cover artwork is titled ‘A Vision of Change’. It represents ESA's commitment to being seen, being brave and taking action. Of becoming a visionary and taking charge. Of learning, growing and working together to create a better future. This central theme is carried through from the cover image to design elements that echo it throughout the RAP.

Cover artist Keisha Leon is an Aboriginal graphic designer and digital artist. She is a proud Waanyi-Kalkadoon (Mount Isa, Queensland) and Chinese woman. Keisha has created a visual story that is driven by culture and the modern world, connecting people, and helping create the narrative for the future.

RAP Working Group

The ESA RAP Working Group includes:

• Cameron Power, CFO & General Manager, Corporate Services
• Vanessa Mills, People and Culture Business Partner
• Nick Weideman, Deputy CEO
• Cathy Danaher, Stakeholder and Partnerships Coordinator, myfuture
• Mary Munro, General Manager, People and Culture
• Jill Wilson, Content/Resource Manager
• Amanda Stephens, Product Director, Career Services
• Tugce Akyuz, Project Coordinator, Digital Teaching and Learning
• Leanne Robertson, Program Director, Digital Teaching and Learning
• Colin McNeil, Program Manager, Product, Data and Insights

Endeavour 250

• Endeavour 250

  The arrival of Europeans in Australia 250 years ago changed the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples forever. ESA has created resources to give students a more comprehensive understanding of how the arrival of the Endeavour truly impacted Australia.

Early Childhood Resource Hub Professional Learning

Online learning for early years educators that supports understandings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and people.

• Personal cultural competency looks at the power and positioning of cultures.
• Embedding culture in teaching practice focuses on pedagogy and learning strategies.
• Building a culturally competent and responsive service explores policy, workforce development, resources, environment, community engagement, partnerships and advocacy.  

Student Wellbeing Hub

Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their teachers.

• Respectful relationships: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  Discover how different Aboriginal communities are putting their own stamp on Respectful Relationships education in schools
• Leadership and Inclusion: Eidsvold P-12 State School Case Study
  This small school in rural Queensland has successfully implemented whole-school practices to build belonging and a positive sense of self, family and culture through programs that embed the knowledge and language of local indigenous groups. 
• Partnerships and Support: Paralowie R-12 School Case Study
  Find out how an R-12 school in suburban Adelaide is maximising partnerships to promote the Kaurna Aboriginal language and to embed strategies to achieve equity and achievement for all students.

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