Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Development

A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a formalisation of your reconciliation process approved by Reconciliation Australia (RA).

It’s a significant step in fostering the trust that successful businesses need to have with Indigenous Australians. At YarnnUp, we offer full-service RAP creation, certification and implementation when you partner with our in-house Reconciliation Action Plan consultants.

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The importance of RAP development for your business

As a business, developing a RAP is an opportunity to show your support for the reconciliation process and to take meaningful action to help close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Identify opportunities to work with First Nations businesses, organisations and communities
Support the employment and career development of Indigenous Australians
Create culturally safe and inclusive workplaces to build rapport with First Nations colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders
Help to acknowledge and promote the importance of reconciliation and First Nations cultures

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Hear what our clients have to say.

YarnnUp have a brilliant approach. It is a holistic one that considers our needs as an organisation, as well as our broader social commitments.

Ben Hatton
Head of Environmental, Social & Governance
NSW Land Registry Services

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I would encourage any organisation to work with YarnnUp. The way they blend Aboriginal culture and Western concepts and put them together helps everyone in what they do and how they engage cross culturally.

Kathy Edwards
Director of Aboriginal Health
LimeCoast Health Network SA

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Not only do YarnnUp provide logistical support, but they also provide cultural and awareness training which is an essential part to moving through on both a business and individual level.

Kristy Montgomery
Application Specialist and Account Manager
Phillips Australia

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Our results speak for themselves:

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New RAPs developed and endorsed for Australia’s leading brands and organisations.

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RAPs transitioned from Reflect to Innovate.

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Guarantee that YarnnUp will have your RAP successfully endorsed!

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Streamline the process of RAP development and implementation by partnering with YarnnUp

YarnnUp’s Reconciliation Action Plan consultants can provide valuable support and guidance to businesses looking to develop a RAP. RAP’s can be a daunting process to initiate and then implement, this is why YarnnUp offers a partnership service to ensure you are supported every step of the way from development and endorsement through to implementation over the life cycle of the process.

Through our meticulous approach, we have been successful in achieving conditional endorsement on the first attempt 3 times for our clients. In fact, we are the only organisation to achieve conditional endorsement on the first attempt in Reconciliation Australia’s 21 year history. Although we never cut corners or rush the process, we also guarantee clients that we can achieve RAP endorsement from Reconciliation Australia within 12 weeks and we are proud to say we have never let our clients down.

YarnnUp’s Reconciliation Action Plan consultants can help with:

Implementation of RAP deliverables post endorsement
Ongoing support and advice as you work to implement your RAP and achieve your reconciliation goals
Monitoring your progress and addressing any challenges or barriers, and making adjustments to ensure that your RAP is successful and you remain endorsed by (RA)

RAP exploration and mapping
Co-designing and objective setting
Drafting the entire copy for the RAP
Designing and branding of the RAP
Formal Endorsement/Certification by (RA)
Implementation of RAP deliverables post endorsement
Ongoing support and advice as you work to implement your RAP and achieve your reconciliation goals
Monitoring your progress and addressing any challenges or barriers, and making adjustments to ensure that your RAP is successful and you remain endorsed by (RA)

Frequently asked questions

What is a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)?

A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is the formalisation of your reconciliation journey as an organisation. It provides a framework around building the capacity of your organisation to respect, build effective relationships and create opportunities with First Nations peoples, communities and other organisations. A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a journey and working partnership with Reconciliation Australia, endorsement and accreditation is provided and maintained by Reconciliation Australia who is the governing body administering the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) movement.

How many stages of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP’s) are there?

Within the RAP framework there are four RAP types or stages. The 4 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) stages are; Reflect RAP, Innovate RAP, Stretch RAP and Elevate RAP. This ongoing process allows organisations to continuously develop and expand on their reconciliation commitments. Each Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) type or stage is designed to suit an organisation at different stages of their reconciliation journey.

Is there a specific process or framework you need to adhere to as an organisation when developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)?

Yes, Reconciliation Australia has a RAP framework which is to be used a guide when developing each document for the various Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) stages. This provides a structured approach when looking to advance reconciliation within your organisation.

Are Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP’s) only for large corporations or organisations?

No, a business of any size can embark on a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) if it has the capacity to fulfil the outcomes / deliverables within the relevant Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) framework.