Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) is proud to unveil its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as the organisation strengthens its commitment to growing relationships, respect and opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Mallee and Far West NSW.
MASP CEO Charmaine Calis said the plan would empower MASP to move forward and create better cohesion with Aboriginal communities across its service area.
“Developing our first ever RAP has been an eye opening and thought-provoking process for MASP,” she said.
“MASP looks forward to strengthening our ties with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members as we continue our purpose to empower our community to be free from homelessness, abuse, poverty and disadvantage.”
Reconciliation Australia oversees four different RAP types – Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate – to allow organisations to continuously develop their reconciliation commitments.
MASP has completed a Reflect RAP – which included engaging staff and leaders to understand the importance of reconciliation while developing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.
“MASP’s Reflect RAP is the first step towards MASP engaging in reconciliation meaningfully,” Mrs Calis said.
“We acknowledge this is only the beginning of MASP’s reconciliation journey and we look forward to continuing to progress as an organisation into the future.”
