Our RAP key art by Rhys Paddick

Reconciliation

We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country.

We are proud to have developed our first Reconciliation Action Plan at the Reflect phase as a commitment to fostering partnerships with First Nations communities based on trust, respect, and understanding.

This extends to the lands in which we operate our existing assets and development projects, where we prioritise understanding cultural heritage, addressing concerns, and creating meaningful, long-term opportunities.

This commitment is also foundational to an inclusive workplace where First Nations employees and contractors feel geuninely welcomed, respected, and valued as integral members of our diverse team.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of these lands and longest-surviving cultures in the world.

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Our RAP working group pictured at a First Nations-led immersion program on Wongutha Country, WA.

Our Reconciliation Action Plan working group

If you have any questions or comments about our Reconciliation Action Plan, please contact our internal working group for more information.

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'Ngangk Kolbang' ('Sun going forward')

An image of our Reconciliation Action Plan artwork by artist Rhys Paddick
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About the art

To commemorate the launch of our Reconciliation Action Plan we commissioned an original piece from artist Rhys Paddick.

We feel he has created a wonderful image bringing together our business and its connection to Country:

“Like the sun, we draw all our energy from it, a common source - both modern and traditional. The sun is what connects us, as energy, relates to life, living, power, and community", Rhys says.

An image of our RAP key art creator Rhys Paddick. He kneels in front of a tree.

About the artist — Rhys Paddick

The artist behind Ngangk Kolbang is Rhys Paddick, a Yamatji-Budimia-Noongar Australian man and cultural desensitivity expert.

He is the co-founder of Acknowledge This!, an interactive training workshop focused on helping people deliver an authentic Acknowledgement of Country:

"Understanding Aboriginal culture doesn’t have to be done through a place of shame or guilt, or because if we don’t we are considered bad people — but because I believe if we remove the invisible eggshells constantly around us, we can come to a common realisation that culturally, we aren’t all that different, and starting with genuine intentions is only half of the excitement."

You can find out more about Rhys and his artwork at his website.


Acknowledgement of Country
Alinta Energy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and conduct our business operations.  We acknowledge the continuing connections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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