Arthritis Australia launches its first Reconciliation Action Plan

Arthritis Australia has proudly launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s commitment to building stronger relationships and advancing reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This Reflect RAP, endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, sets out clear actions for the next year to embed respect, increase our cultural responsiveness, and identify meaningful opportunities for Arthritis Australia to embed culturally appropriate initiatives in our core business.

Arthritis Australia Interim CEO, Louise Hardy, highlighted that the RAP reflects a united commitment to listen, learn, and act:  “This plan is about walking together – demonstrating our respect for the knowledge, resilience, and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and recognising that our organisation has the opportunity and obligation to do more to advance reconciliation,” she said.

Key RAP initiatives focus on forging partnerships with Aboriginal health organisations, developing a cultural learning strategy for our staff and committees, and exploring  how Arthritis Australia can support and foster Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led research.