Reconciliation at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW promotes equality and equity as well as cultural safety through our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

We are committed to creating an environment that:

• respects cultural diversity
• advocates for self-determination
• acknowledges injustices of the past, to be free of all forms of racism.

Our values underpin our commitment to Reconciliation:

• Excellence: Continuously improving programs to meet the unique needs of Aboriginal students and communities.
• Integrity: Ensuring accountability, trust and transparency in our partnerships.
• Customer Focus: Delivering accessible and culturally safe learning environments.
• Collaboration: Working respectfully with Aboriginal communities and partners through shared decision-making.

As part of our ongoing commitment to Reconciliation, TAFE NSW is actively engaged in building on our Reconciliation journey and works collaboratively with:

• key stakeholders
• governance groups
• community
• our valued students
• employees
• partners.

We know that achieving Reconciliation is a societal challenge. As TAFE NSW plays a pivotal role in our community, we want to be at the forefront of this process. We understand the importance of engagement and relationships with our community. This engagement is the core of our Reconciliation journey.

Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is important for students, employees and our Communities. It also outlines our commitment and the actions we will take across 4 key areas:

• relationships
• respect
• opportunities
• governance.

It encourages:

• cultural inclusivity
• embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives at all levels of TAFE NSW
• cultural respect and recognition, belonging and cultural safety, whilst improving student experiences
• acknowledgment and respect of Culture, protocols, ways of working and being
• genuine engagement and partnerships with Communities
• building trust and decision-making led by Community.

We recognise the importance of truth-telling and the need to work together now more than ever to achieve Reconciliation.

TAFE NSW recognises that improvements are still needed in key focus areas. We’re dedicated to these ongoing improvements through the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and our commitment to Closing the Gap.

We will continue to work tirelessly to promote inclusion, belonging and a culturally safe environment for all.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) team.