Reconciliation Action Plan

Image from the exhibition ‘Reconciliation: it’s all about us’ courtesy of Reconciliation Australia

IBA’s core business of supporting Indigenous Australians’ participation in the economy means that in essence all its operations are targeted towards reconciliation. This has been formalised in IBA’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

The 2008–09 financial year was the second year of operation of IBA’s inaugural RAP, which covers the period 2007 to 2009. The RAP sets out specific commitments and performance indicators for IBA’s contribution to reconciliation in accordance with Reconciliation Australia’s guidelines. It covers areas such as promoting private sector engagement with Indigenous businesses, providing new economic opportunities in remote areas and cultural awareness training.

At June 2009, the majority of IBA’s performance targets had been met or were on track. With the period covered by the initial RAP coming to an end, a revised RAP is being considered.