RACING REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN

SEPTEMBER 2020 – SEPTEMBER 2021 COVER ARTWORK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In March 2020, Racing Queensland commissioned an Aboriginal artist to create a bespoke piece of OF COUNTRY art to be used in all RAP collateral. Artist: Charlie Racing Queensland (RQ) acknowledges Chambers (Jr). the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate and conduct our business ARTIST across Queensland. We pay our respects to Charlie Chambers (Jr) is an Aboriginal Artist and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Emu Egg Carver from Cherbourg which is north- and to Elders, past, present and emerging. west of Brisbane. His tribe is Jarowair from the , Dalby and Bunya Mountain region. CULTURAL WARNING THE GATHERING Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples This painting is about people attending the race should be aware that this document may track from bush, country town and city communities contain images or names of people who have Charlie Chambers (Jr) with to witness with friends and family, whether it is since passed away. Stephanee Belmonte at the greyhounds, trots or thoroughbred races. artwork unveiling ceremony. ARTWORK LAUNCH The RAP artwork was officially launched on 7 July 2020. RQ submitted its very first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to Reconciliation Australia on 18 May 2020. Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples for the benefit of all Australians. The Reflect RAP is RQ’s formal statement of commitment to reconciliation, setting out the steps to be taken over the next 12 months to prepare the organisation for reconciliation initiatives in successive RAPs. Artist Charlie Chambers Jr was invited as our special guest to present his artwork for our RAP and talk about the meaning and story of the painting, which he has called “The Gathering”. A Welcome to Country was also performed by Maroochy Barambah, Elder Songwoman and Law-woman of the People. Horse detail from Charlie Chambers’ The Gathering.

RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN RAP ARTWORK UNVEILING CEREMONY

RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 1 MESSAGE FROM OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

As a sport, racing has long understood the In developing RQ’s first RAP, it outlines our We are also developing an awareness power it possesses to unite communities own path towards reflecting and formally within our leaders and our employees, and engender hope across Queensland. embarking on the journey of reconciliation. which stresses that we are collectively We see our RAP as a mechanism to responsible for providing services to In addition to being one of Queensland’s advance reconciliation within our own people with differing backgrounds largest employers – providing more than sphere of influence across the three codes and from different cultures to create a 11,500 full-time jobs – our racing clubs of racing in Queensland. sense of belonging in our workplaces by and racecourses serve as important social engaging with our racing clubs and local hubs from Cooktown to Stanthorpe and RQ’s RAP aligns with its purpose and communities to enrich our knowledge everywhere in between. values and includes both internal and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander external goals to be implemented over And as we continue to operate, we are peoples cultures. the next 12 months that will contribute to constantly striving to create respectful reconciliation. The success of our RAP program focuses relationships and to provide enhanced on developing trusting, collaborative and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres This provides the foundation for RQ to supportive partnerships with Aboriginal Strait Islander peoples and Aboriginal and build trust and strengthen relationships, and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Torres Strait Islander businesses to become both internally and externally; deepen organisations and communities. involved in the Queensland racing industry. our understanding and respect for our First People’s rich histories , cultures and RQ’s key feature is based on the respect of As an initiative of Reconciliation Australia, achievements; and promote sustainable recognised First People’s sacred sites and the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) partnerships and opportunities with our special places. program provides an important framework local communities. for organisations to support the national We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal reconciliation movement. It also underpins RQ’s aspiration to and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the improve the cultural diversity of our First Nations’ Peoples of Australia the A RAP contributes to reconciliation by organisation, which is reflective of the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this supporting organisations to develop communities in which we operate and live. land. respectful relationships and to create meaningful opportunities in Queensland At RQ, we believe a diverse and inclusive Brendan Parnell and across Australia. workplace means we can truly be our best. Chief Executive Officer, Racing Queensland.

2 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN OUR RAP WORKING GROUP

Michelle McConachy Executive General Manager People and Business Services (RAP Executive Sponsor)

Stephanee Belmonte Toni Fenwick People and Performance Manager Executive Administration Team Leader

Tiarna Regitz Kiaarn Holland Administration Assistant - Legal RTO Industry Educator

RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 3 MESSAGE FROM RECONCILIATION AUSTRALIA

Reconciliation Australia welcomes Racing RAPs drive change across the nation by knowledge, and leadership within and Queensland to the Reconciliation Action leveraging organisational structures and across all sectors of Australian society. Plan program with the formal endorsement their diverse spheres of influence, and This Reflect RAP enables Racing of its inaugural Reflect RAP. provide real opportunities for staff to Queensland to deepen its understanding contribute to, and benefit from, advancing Through this plan, Racing of its sphere of influence and the unique reconciliation. Queensland joins a contribution it can make to lead progress network of more than 1,100 Over 2.3 million people now work or study across the five dimensions. corporate, government, and in an organisation with a RAP. The RAP Getting these first steps right will ensure not-for-profit organisations program’s potential for impact is greater the sustainability of future RAPs and that have made a than ever. reconciliation initiatives, and provide formal commitment to The RAP program’s strength is its meaningful impact toward Australia’s reconciliation through the framework – relationships, respect reconciliation journey. RAP program. and opportunities – which allow Congratulations Racing Queensland, Since 2006, the RAP an organisation to set out its own welcome to the RAP program, and I look program has provided a reconciliation objectives and actions, in line forward to following your reconciliation framework for organisations with its own business objectives. journey in the years to come. to support the national RAPs provide organisations with a reconciliation movement. Karen Mundine Karen Mundine blueprint to contribute toward the five Chief Executive Officer, The four RAP types: Reflect, dimensions of reconciliation: race relations; Reconciliation Australia Innovate, Stretch and Elevate, allow equality and equity, institutional integrity; organisations to continuously develop their unity; and historical acceptance. reconciliation commitments in new ways. It is critical to not only uphold all five This Reflect RAP lays the foundations, dimensions of reconciliation, but also preparing the workplace for future RAPs increase awareness of Aboriginal and and reconciliation initiatives. Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories,

4 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN ABOUT RACING QUEENSLAND

knowledge and experience is respected, OUR BUSINESS encouraged and valued. Racing Queensland is the state governing Annual Report: body across the three racing codes https://www.racingqueensland.com.au/ in Queensland. Our primary purpose Corporate/About-Racing-Queensland/ is to promote, enhance and provide a Annual-Report service to the racing industry across the three codes of racing: Thoroughbred, Strategic Plan: Greyhound and Harness. https://www.racingqueensland.com.au/ corporate/our-plan Employing approximately 90 people at our head office located at Deagon and other satellite offices at Albion Park and Rockhampton, the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples OUR VISION, employed at RQ are not currently known, however, we have four apprentices who PURPOSE AND have self-identified as Aboriginal and/ VALUES or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and are featured in this RAP under Education. OUR VISION To become the #1 sporting industry in the RQ has strong affiliations with 128 Sunshine State. active racing clubs across the length and breadth of the state. RQ supports almost OUR PURPOSE 40,000 industry participants in a range To champion great racing and events of vocations from horse and greyhound which connect Queensland communities. trainers to stewards, administrators, OUR TIMELESS VALUES jockeys, apprentices and trainees, along • Making a Difference with many other industry specialists unique • Achieving Excellence to our sport throughout Queensland. • Earning and Showing Respect We are committed to realising the diversity • Doing What We Say of the organisation and creating an • Valuing Team Above Self environment where openness to other • Demonstrating Great Leadership cultures and a diverse range of opinions,

RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 5 OUR HISTORY

RQ has a proud history of diversity across Broker’s Tip on the same day before the three codes of racing. As an industry, leaving Australia to ride across Europe ‘Darby’ McCarthy Frank Reys we have encouraged and established in Paris and at Royal Ascot. relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Darby McCarthy spent his final years on A proud descendant of the Mithika Strait Islander peoples, particularly in the the and continued to serve peoples, Darby was one of 13 children thoroughbred racing code. Many aboriginal as a role model, particularly for Aboriginal who was born in the sandhills outside of jockeys have become champions of the and Torres Strait Islander communities, and Cunnamulla in western Queensland. sport and their legacies still live and was inducted in the Aboriginal and Islander breathe within the sporting arena of Having left school at the age of nine to Sports Hall of Fame. thoroughbred horse racing. work on a station, Darby’s passion for In early 2020, the Toowoomba Turf Club horses developed and his natural skills Richard Lawrence ‘Darby’ McCarthy was hosted the inaugural ‘Darby McCarthy were recognised before enrolling in born in Cunnamulla, western Queensland, Raceday’ and used the meeting to raise Queensland’s jockey school at eleven. and became one of Australia’s best jockeys funds to provide leadership guidance to in the 1950’s and 60’s. Darby would go on to be crowned the Indigenous communities in south west champion of the Queensland apprentice Queensland through sport. He frequently rode in Brisbane where his jockey school in 1960 and 1961. record includes three Stradbroke Handicaps, Frank Reys career as a jockey began in the Brisbane Cup and the Doomben 10,000. Darby McCarthy won his first race Northern Queensland and in 1948 at the at a Flying Doctors race meeting in age of 16 years old he had his first winning The Queensland racing industry recently Thargomindah – by six lengths – before ride. Throughout the duration of his career, mourned the loss of Hall of Fame jockey steering Mullala (1963), Cele’s Image (1964) he had 1,330 winning rides, and was the Darby McCarthy who passed away in and Castanea (1966) to victories in the first Aboriginal Jockey to ride a winner at May 2020. Stradbroke. the 1973 Melbourne Cup. It is with Darby’s family’s blessing, that we In 2004, Darby became just the fourth Leigh-Ann Goodwin was a trailblazer in are able to celebrate him as a trailblazing jockey to be inducted into the Queensland her own right as she became the first hoop, who achieved widespread acclaim Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of female Aboriginal jockey to ride a winner during the 1950s and 1960s and rode Mick Dittman, George Moore and Neville at a metropolitan track. After piloting more than 1000 winners during a highly Sellwood, before being awarded a Medal more than 100 winners, Leigh-Ann was decorated career. of the Order of Australia for his services to tragically involved in a race fall at Roma In Sydney, Darby won the 1969 AJC Derby racing and his work with indigenous youth in 1998 and died as a result of the injuries on Divide And Rule and the Epsom with in 2016. she sustained.

6 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN EDUCATION AT RACING QUEENSLAND Kiaarn Holland – RTO Industry Educator

Racing has long understood the power Racing Queensland offers a variety of The qualifications are delivered, primarily, that it possesses to be able to unite education and training courses that as traineeships and apprenticeships and communities and engender employment underpin those within the industry are offered on a school-based, part-time or opportunities across Queensland. seeking further professional or tertiary full-time basis development and assist those looking for Metropolitan hubs and regional areas opportunities to enter the racing industry. RQ accepts enrolments into experience the positive impact of community partnerships, training programs Racing Queensland is a Registered Training the following courses: and welfare initiatives facilitated by three Organisation, based at Deagon, that • RGR10118 – Certificate I in Racing codes of racing. provides approved education and training (Stablehand) to Trainees in metropolitan and regional Queensland. • RGR20218 – Certificate II in Racing Industry The training is nationally recognised through established traineeship and • RGR30218 – Certificate III in Racing apprenticeship qualifications for stable (Stablehand) hands (including advanced courses), • RGR30518 – Certificate III in Racing track work riders/jockeys and stable (Trackwork Rider) forepersons. • RGR40218 – Certificate IV in Racing These opportunities provide access to (Jockey) competency-based training in practical skills and theoretical knowledge relevant Eligibility criteria includes; minimum to roles associated with the professional 15 years of age seeking employment in sport of racing in Queensland. the racing industry in Queensland as a Stablehand, Trackrider or Jockey. No Racing Queensland’s Registered Training previous experience with horses Organisation delivers qualifications from is necessary. the Racing and Breeding Training Package.

RTO Provider Kiaarn Holland – RTO Industry Educator 31452

RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 7 BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE RACING INDUSTRY

There are many benefits associated with approximately 12 months from completing Isabella shared pursuing a career in the racing industry in the Certificate IV Jockey apprenticeship. the story of her Queensland: Grandmother Sarah Daley – completed the Certificate who was one A unique opportunity to embark on an III Trackwork Rider and commenced the of nine children Isabella Teh exciting, challenging and rewarding new Certificate IV Jockey apprenticeship in growing up on career; November 2019. a small property Racing is a local, national and international Isabella Teh – completed the certificate III called Rivertree; still hunting and gathering industry with employment opportunities Trackwork Rider and is also approximately in the traditional ways of her Elders. available worldwide, which provides 12 months from completing the Certificate Isabella explains that some of the family opportunities to potentially travel; IV Jockey apprenticeship. history had been lost or not spoken about Former graduates have been employed as her Great Grandmother along with many throughout Australia, as well as in Ireland, ISABELLA TEH other relatives were part of the Stolen America, Dubai, Singapore, New Zealand Isabella Teh is a 24-year-old apprentice Generation. and Japan; and jockey to Pat Duff (Trainer) in Deagon and Isabella understands that some parts is a proud Bundjalung woman. Demand is high for qualified and skilled of her family’s history were not passed workers. Isabella commenced her racing career down due to the hurt surrounding those with Arabian Racing. Whilst attending high circumstances. RACING QUEENSLAND IS PROUD school, Isabella found time to study her Over the years Isabella’s family has OF THE FOLLOWING INDIGENOUS Certificate III in Trackwork Rider before discovered new family and their tribal TRAINEES AND GRADUATES: following a career path as an apprentice history has been revived so they can now jockey. Isabella is currently studying Shae Nielson – recently commenced the celebrate together as one mob which her Certificate IV in Jockey with Racing Certificate III Trackwork Rider. At the doesn’t have to be only immediate family. completion of her certificate, Shae will Queensland’s Education Department. Isabella is a young Bundjalung girl whose likely progress to the 4-year Certificate IV Isabella is proud the Bundjalung Tribe is sights are set on being one of the first jockey apprenticeship. more of a Nation as it covers a vast area of Indigenous women to win a variety of Australia from the north east of New South Dakota Graham – completed the Group 1 races and repeat her success Wales to the south east of Queensland. Certificate III Trackwork Rider and is now abroad.

8 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE RACING INDUSTRY CONTINUED

was renowned for taking on any opponent SARAH DALEY of any class; successfully defeating Sarah Daley is a 22-year-old proud opponents with a 19kg weight advantage Bundjalung woman based in thanks to his level of skill and agility. Rockhampton. Sarah began her career William was also a self-taught artist in high with thoroughbreds as a stable hand demand who painted for most of his life. after having a lifelong desire to work with horses. To Sarah, the word ‘reconciliation’ means everyone coming together and finding Sarah is currently pursuing a career as an better and new ways after problems have apprentice jockey with Racing Queensland. been rectified. Sarah enjoys all aspects of the training and enjoys applying the new skills and Sarah proudly compares many of her Great knowledge gained through study. Sarah is Grandfather’s traits of motivation, goal yet have her first race ride and harbours setting, horsemanship and determination ambitions of winning premierships and to her own. expanding on her studies in other areas once reaching the rank of senior jockey.

Sarah is the Great Granddaughter of Trackwork riders William Leslie “Tracker” Robinson, a renowned horse trainer, boxer, police tracker and artist. William was a Bundjalung man who began developing horsemanship skills around the age of ten and at the age of fifteen started boxing with Jack Ross’s Traveling show. William had a lengthy career with the New South Wales Police Force after being scouted at the Grafton annual cup carnival for showing fearlessness and great skill when dealing with horses. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1945 and was well known for his exceptional horsemanship and tracking skills. Whilst undertaking his career with the NSW Police Force, he pursued boxing and Sarah Daley Jorge Villamizar – RTO Development Officer

RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 9 PROUD INDIGENOUS WOMAN TRAINS HER FIRST WINNER Not many Indigenous women train Diebert settled the brown mare in fourth And speaking of admiration there was standardbreds, let alone nail their first position early from gate two, and then had no-one prouder than Fitzgerald’s mother, winner at just their fourth attempt, but her in the one-one ready to pounce. That Quandamooka woman Cynthia Stone. Danielle Fitzgerald achieved that – and she did, pacing the 2,040m mobile in 2;32.2, “She was so proud. My Mum is very some – at Recliffe Paceway in early 2020. which equated to a 2:00 flat mile rate. happy to see me carrying on our mob’s When Artistic fella mare, Bambole Nere “If it wasn’t for well-known Queensland involvement in the horse racing industry. and Paul Diebert won the NR45-49 third breeder, Steve Clements, none of this Her Uncle Colin ‘Mulberry’ Anderson was a race by 4.7 metres, Fitzgerald also claimed would have happened. He gifted the horse jockey and he won the Ipswich Cup. a $10,000 bonus on top of the winning to me, so a big thankyou to him.” “My Mum also owns part of a galloper stake of $2,815 – all from a horse that was “She has had three trainers before me – the called Whistling Arrow, who is a race gifted to her for free. last being David Rodger (Jr) who trained winner. “It was a great thrill and an unbelievable her for two wins. She’s had two fifths and “Family is very important to me, and these feeling. Not many Indigenous women train an eighth for me since late January.” past few weeks have been painful after and own a harness racing winner – and I’m Fitzgerald only has one horse in work. losing my sister-in-law recently – so this very proud of both that and my culture. It win was a nice pick-me-up for all of us,” still hasn’t really sunk in. Paul Diebert said “I will be commencing veterinary science Fitzgerald said. he was going to be the one to get me my in 2021 at James Cook university but until first winner and sure enough! then I’m going to immerse myself in as In fact Fitzgerald said she was not the only much harness racing as I can. My next family member to record a winner last “The QBRED Bonus just topped it all off. goal is to have a race drive. For me life has Thursday. It is a fantastic initiative because it keeps Danielle Fitzgerald definitely begun at 40. horses and trainers like me in the game. “My cousin, Carlin Anderson, who plays for It’s an incentive that just makes all the “I got my licence last year in August but the Townsville Blackhawks, and is signed to training worthwhile. I’m hoping she can go haven’t had the opportunity to train until North Queensland Cowboys, had a winner on with it and win the $7,500 next season. now. on the same day as me in the gallops. She’s still only five and got plenty of time,” “I left Kenny Belford’s stable last year to go “His horse is called Ephesian. How cool is Tarampa-based,” Fitzgerald said. work for Grant and Trista Dixon. I left there that!” Fitzgerald exclaimed. It was Bambole Nere’s third win in 34 to work and live at Richard Hutchinson’s. Family means so much to her that her career starts since her debut fifth at Richard has been the biggest influence on lilac silks are a tribute to her 22-year-old Albion Park on December 1, 2017. She’s my style of training to date. He’s taught me daughter Lucy because it is her favourite also placed three times for $11,009 in so much and I admire him a lot,” Fitzgerald colour. stakes. said.

10 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN OUR RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN

Racing Queensland is committed to • lay the foundation and prepare its attributes, are treated with respect and developing its inaugural Reflect RAP, workplaces for reconciliation initiatives honesty while contributing to the team. which aligns with its diversity and inclusion and further RAPs; This type of culture readily supports framework and corporate strategic plan. the principles of equal employment • describe the reconciliation actions to be opportunity across gender, ability, race, In addition, and due to RQ being a taken in the first year; ethnicity and social-economic background, Queensland Government Statutory • build relationships and engagement as well as other differences including work Authority, the RAP further aligns with the with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait styles, education, family, sporting or study Queensland Government’s RAP (2018 – Islander communities throughout responsibilities. 2021) and commitment to ensure equality, Queensland; equity, recognition and advancement RQ’s timeless values and behaviours are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander • improve participation levels of the responsibility of every employee when peoples across all aspects of society and in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interacting with current and potential team everyday life. peoples in the racing industry; members and external stakeholders. In May 2020 RQ formed is very first RAP • partner with organisations that share By implementing a Reflect RAP, RQ aims working group. The Executive Sponsor for similar values and commitments to to build and strengthen relationships, and the RAP is the Executive General Manager Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander create opportunities to work together of People and Business Services. The RAP communities; with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander working group is led by the People and peoples and further develop a workplace • develop a diverse, inclusive and Performance Manager who is the RAP culture that understands, values and collaborative workplace culture that Champion for RQ. respects the history, diversity, and advocates for Aboriginal and Torres contributions of Aboriginal and Torres The RAP working group will implement Strait Islander programs, initiatives and Strait Islander peoples. the RAP, and consists of three other opportunities; and employees across the organisation who RQ is committed to developing cultural • engage employees and external expressed an interest in reconciliation, awareness and benefitting from the stakeholders in reconciliation through diversity and inclusion. tangible outcomes from improved targeted actions. employment opportunities and support for The purpose of RQ’s Reflect RAP is to: RQ aims to create a culture where all team local Indigenous businesses. • formally commit to reconciliation; members, irrespective of background or

RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 11 RELATIONSHIPS RQ is committed to building trusted and credible relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses and community representatives as part of the journey to reconciliation. As a responsible corporate citizen, RQ is committed to making a difference in the community by working with local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander groups to help guide our actions toward reconciliation and further demonstrate inclusivity, understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

ACTION DELIVERABLE RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE

Identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and People and September 2020 1. organisations within local area or sphere of influence to connect Performance Manager Establish and strengthen with on reconciliation journey.. mutually beneficial relationships with Research best practice and principles that support partnerships Executive September 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and Administration Team Islander stakeholders and organisations. Leader organisations

Circulate Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources and People and May 2021 2. reconciliation materials to employees. Performance Manager Build relationships through celebrating National RAP working Group members to participate in an external NRW RAP Working Group 27 May to Reconciliation Week (NRW) event. (RWG) 3 June 2021 Encourage and support employees and senior managers to Executive General May 2021 participate in at least one external event to recognise and Manager People and celebrate NRW. Business Services

Communicate RQ’s commitment to reconciliation to employees. People and October 2020 3. Performance Manager Promote reconciliation through sphere of influence Identify external stakeholders that RQ can engage with on our RTO Industry Educator October 2020 reconciliation journey.

Identify RAP and other like-minded organisations that we could Executive November 2020 approach to collaborate with on our reconciliation journey. Administration Team Leader

Research best practice and policies in areas of race relations and Administration November 2020 4. anti-discrimination. Assistant - Legal Promote positive race relations through anti- Conduct a review of HR policies and procedures to identify People and November 2020 discrimination strategies existing anti-discrimination provisions, and future needs. Performance Manager

12 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN RESPECT RQ is committed to building awareness among employees about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, history and achievements.

ACTION DELIVERABLE RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE

Develop a business case for increasing, value and recognition of Executive General December 2020 5. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge Manager People and Increase understanding, and rights. Business Services value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within RQ. People and December 2020 knowledge and rights Performance Manager through cultural learning

Develop an understanding of the local Traditional Owners or Executive September 2020 6. Custodians of the lands and waters within RQ’s operational area. Administration Team Demonstrate respect to Leader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by Increase our employees understanding of the purpose People and September 2020 observing cultural protocols and significance behind cultural protocols, including Performance Manager Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols.

Invite a Traditional Owner to provide a Welcome to Country at People and September 2020 significant RQ events. Performance Manager

Organise a smoking ceremony and /or performance at the launch People and September 2020 of the new RAP. Performance Manager

Raise awareness and share information with employees about the RTO Industry Educator November 2020 7. meaning of NAIDOC Week, which includes information about local and July 2021 Build respect for Aboriginal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories by Introduce our employees to NAIDOC Week by promoting Administration October 2020, celebrating NAIDOC week community events in local areas. Assistant - Legal July 2021 RAP working group members to participate in an external RWG November 2020, NAIDOC Week event. July 2021

RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 13 OPPORTUNITIES RQ will explore opportunities to raise awareness across employment, education and enterprise opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

ACTION DELIVERABLE RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE

Build understanding of current Aboriginal and Torres Strait People and December 2020 8. Islander staffing to inform future employment and professional Performance Manager Improve employment development opportunities. outcomes by increasing Aboriginal and Torres Develop a business case for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Executive General December 2020 Strait Islander recruitment, future employment and professional development. Manager People and retention, education and Business Services professional development and People and Performance Manager

During recruitment application process, add ability to optionally People and January 2021 identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Performance Manager

Engage with, and advertise all vacancies with, Aboriginal and People and January 2021 Torres Strait Islander employment agencies and groups in Performance Manager Brisbane (e.g. Aboriginal Employment Strategies)

Review HR and recruitment procedures and policies to ensure People and January 2021 there are no barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Performance Manager employees and future applicants participating in RQ’s workforce.

Review and update procurement policies and procedures to Administration February 2021 9. ensure there are no barriers for procuring goods and services from Assistant – Legal with Increase Aboriginal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Procurement Manager and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity to support Develop and communicate a list of Aboriginal and/or Torres Procurement Manager March 2021 improved economic and Strait Islander businesses that can be used to procure goods and social outcomes services. Investigate Supply Nation membership. Procurement Manager March 2021

14 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN GOVERNANCE & TRACKING RQ is committed to good governance, tracking and transparent reporting on progress of Reflect RAP initiatives and acknowledges the importance of continuous learning to assist in shaping future RAPs.

ACTION DELIVERABLE RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE

Form a RWG to govern RAP implementation People and September 2020 10. Performance Manager Establish and maintain an effective RAP Working Group Draft a Terms of Reference/Charter for the RWG. People and September 2020 (RWG) to drive governance Performance Manager of the RAP Establish Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation on People and September 2020 the RWG. Performance Manager

Define resource requirements for RAP implementation People and September 2020 11. Performance Manager Provide appropriate support for effective implementation Engage senior leaders in the delivery of RAP commitments. Executive General September 2020 of RAP commitments Manager People and Business Services

Define appropriate systems and capability to track, measure and People and October 2020 report on RAP commitments Performance Manager

Complete and submit the annual RAP Impact Measurement People and 30 September, 12. Questionnaire to Reconciliation Australia. Performance Manager 2021 Build accountability and transparency through Register via Reconciliation Australia’s website to begin developing People and May 2021 reporting RAP achievements, RQ’s next RAP. Performance Manager challenges and learnings both internally and externally

RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 15 NAIDOC WEEK 2020 16 RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECTRECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN RQ NAIDOCCELEBRATION RACE DOOMBEN RQ NAIDOC CELEBRATION CHASE IPSWICH RQ NAIDOC CELEBRATION PACE ALBION PARK

RACING QUEENSLAND REFLECT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 17 Greyhound detail from Charlie Chambers’ The Gathering.

CONTACT DETAILS: Name: Stephanee Belmonte Position: People and Performance Manager Phone: (07) 3869 9703 Email: [email protected]