Australian operator ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) has launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), reflecting a commitment to fostering a culturally inclusive workplace.
Launched at the Kimberwalli Aboriginal Centre for Excellence on Dharug land, the Innovate RAP aims to build awareness amongst its employees of the importance of reconciliation, drive engagement and participation in National Reconciliation Week and introduces a range of cultural learning opportunities for its employees.
“As one of Australia’s leading transport providers, connecting people to places and communities is an intrinsic element of what we do,” CDC CEO Nicholas Yap says.
“Reconciliation is vital to this work, and our Innovate RAP reflects our commitment to fostering a culturally inclusive workplace that supports, understands, and respects the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”
The Innovate RAP serves as a comprehensive guide, sharing the key pillars and deliverables CDC will employ to advance reconciliation in the years to come.
It outlines specific initiatives focused on engaging staff in reconciliation and contributing to employment and business opportunities which are inclusive of and benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The operator took its first steps towards building deeper, more meaningful engagement and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities with the launch of its Reflect RAP back in 2022.
Since then, CDC has made significant progress, including strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities including the Babaayn Elders, who formed a key part of the Innovate RAP launch.
“Our commitment to reconciliation is fundamental to our role in bringing communities together and creating positive change through our services,” Yap says.
“The launch of the Innovate RAP represents a natural progression of CDC’s commitment and aligns with the company’s vision to create an inclusive, culturally safe and diverse organisation that is valued by customers and staff, built on a foundation of understanding and respect.”
The launch coincides with CDC’s expansion of its partnership with the Clontarf Foundation to a national level, building on the successful relationship established in the Northern Territory.
The enhanced partnership includes funding for a new academy in NSW and will create valuable opportunities for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men through access to real-world experience, including attendance at business events, apprenticeship opportunities, and building connections within the transport industry.
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