Creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace isn’t just a goal, it’s a responsibility. Across Australia, organisations are asking: how can we support reconciliation in the workplace? At ETC, the answer is clear – through listening, learning, and leading with purpose.
In 2025, ETC marked 10 years of Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) milestones. To reflect on this journey, we conducted a RAP Barometer staff survey in 2024, revealing powerful insights into how our employees view reconciliation, truth telling, and cultural awareness. The results show that reconciliation is not just embedded in ETC’s operations, it’s embraced by our people.
The RAP Barometer is a national survey that measures attitudes and actions around reconciliation in the workplace. ETC’s results show that staff are deeply engaged in the reconciliation journey:
These findings reflect a workplace culture where reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility.
ETC has taken deliberate steps to support reconciliation in the workplace, including:
These actions have helped ETC foster a workplace culture where reconciliation is seen as everyone’s responsibility.
Whether you’re a small business, a large corporation, or a community organisation, there are meaningful ways to get involved:
Every organisation has a role to play. Reconciliation is not a one-off initiative – it’s a long-term commitment to respect, equity, and shared understanding.
Building on our strong decade-long foundation, ETC is now preparing a new Stretch RAP (2026–2029). This next phase will introduce fresh and innovative actions focused on collaboration, inclusion, and lasting impact.
Planned initiatives include:
These actions will help ETC continue to lead by example and foster stronger connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Truth telling is a vital part of reconciliation in Australia – it’s about acknowledging the past, amplifying First Nations voices, and fostering understanding that leads to real change. For ETC, truth telling is more than a concept; it’s a commitment to creating culturally safe spaces where stories can be shared, heard, and respected.
ETC’s RAP Barometer results show that 86% of staff support truth telling processes as part of reconciliation. This strong internal endorsement has inspired ETC to explore new initiatives that will feature the lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. These stories will help build empathy, challenge assumptions, and deepen cultural awareness across the organisation and beyond.
Through internal education, cultural workshops, and storytelling platforms, ETC is helping staff understand the impacts of colonisation and past government policies – with 94% of employees agreeing this learning is important. By embedding truth telling into our reconciliation strategy, ETC is walking alongside First Nations communities in a spirit of respect, honesty, and shared growth.
A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a formal commitment to advancing reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
ETC’s reconciliation journey began in 2015 with our first RAP and has grown into a decade-long commitment to inclusion, respect, and partnership.
Our RAP provides a structured framework for embedding respect, relationships, and opportunities across our organisation. It guides how we engage with First Nations communities, support First Nations employment and business growth, and foster cultural understanding among our staff.
Explore ETC’s reconciliation initiatives > https://etcltd.com.au/about-us/etcs-reconciliation-action-plan/
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