Annual Review 2014-15 Contents

Our vision is for everyone to wake Co-Chairs’ message 3 to a reconciled, just and equitable CEO report 4 Australia. Our aim is to inspire and Reconciliation Action Plans 6 enable all Australians to contribute to reconciliation and break down Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Schools and Early Learning 8 stereotypes and discrimination. National Reconciliation Week 2015 10

We will know we have achieved Indigenous Governance Awards 12 our vision when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture Recognise: Constitutional Recognition 14 and rights are a proud part of our Research 16 everyday life. Partnerships 18

Garma Festival 2014 and 2015 20

Financial summary 22

Our supporters 24

Karen Oldaker of Medibank with Board Director Djapirri Mununggirritj at the 2015 Garma Festival. Image by Reconciliation Australia.

1 Co-Chairs’ message

In 2015, we have achieved much that we This year, Reconciliation Australia has played an Since our last Annual Review, there have been a can be proud of. Our programs and initiatives important role in engaging in the national debate few changes to Board membership. In December continue to grow and evolve, providing on reconciliation and influencing political decision 2014, the Board farewelled Mr Fred Chaney AO, after making. We made statements and submissions almost 15 years of service. On behalf of the Board, sustainable and meaningful opportunities for on the proposed closure of remote Aboriginal we would like to acknowledge and thank Fred for his Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. communities in Western Australia; constitutional tireless support for and contribution to reconciliation Notably, our more than 600 Reconciliation recognition; cuts to Aboriginal legal services; in Australia, both through Reconciliation Australia Action Plan (RAP) partners have an incredible Indigenous Advancement Strategy funding; outcomes and more broadly. In June 2015, we welcomed his collective impact on Aboriginal and Torres of the Close the Gap report; the Federal Budget and replacement, Mr Bill Lawson AM. Bill is a retired racism in sport. We were very pleased to see funding Strait Islander employment and business, as engineer from Tasmania who, over the past 15 cuts to Aboriginal legal services reversed and no new years, has become increasingly involved in Aboriginal well as building respect and understanding cuts to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs and Torres Strait Islander issues. In 2011, Bill was within their organisations and beyond. The announced in the 2015 Federal Budget. appointed to the Prime Minister’s Expert Panel for RAP program is now led by more than a constitutional recognition of First Australians. In dozen Elevate RAP organisations, who have We were also pleased to see the Federal Government September, the Board also welcomed Mr Glen Kelly, make progress on a referendum to recognise taken their RAP commitments to the highest the former CEO of South West Aboriginal Land and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in Sea Council. Both Bill and Glen bring a wealth of order and have embedded reconciliation in all our Constitution. Several of our Board Directors and knowledge and experience to Reconciliation Australia. that they do. our CEO Justin Mohamed attended the historic July Indigenous Leaders meeting with The Hon Tony We are incredibly grateful for the tremendous efforts Abbott MP and The Hon Bill Shorten MP to discuss and professionalism of the team at Reconciliation the next steps for constitutional recognition. We Australia and Recognise, without whom these are now looking forward to the new Prime Minister achievements would not be possible. conducting further consultation with the community as we pave the way for a referendum in the near Finally, we would like to thank all of our dedicated future. Meanwhile, our Recognise Campaign supporters and partners who work tirelessly to help continues to build momentum and support for us reach our vision for reconciliation. Together we are constitutional recognition across the nation. In 2015, bringing about the social change needed to improve many of Australia’s corporate and not-for-profit the social and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal and leaders, including BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and the NRL, Torres Strait Islander peoples. announced their official support for Recognise.

Professor Tom Calma AO Ms Melinda Cilento

Reconciliation Australia Co-Chairs Professor Tom Calma AO and Ms Melinda Cilento. Image by Joseph Mayers.

2 3 CEO report

When I took on the role of CEO of In National Reconciliation Week (NRW), we engaged Reconciliation Australia at the end of 2014, more Australians than ever, with a record 1,128 I knew it was a great opportunity to continue registered events held across the country. The week began with our national launch at Dreamworld’s the work I started in my early career in health Corroboree, where we were joined by many of our and juvenile justice to create a stronger supporters, including The Hon MP, Aboriginal nation. This has certainly been via video message, Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion true of my first 12 months at Reconciliation and Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt MP. As part of Australia, where I have been able to advocate NRW, we held our Sing Loud! competition with The for improved outcomes for our people and for Veronicas and Shellie Morris judging the 40 inspiring entries from workplaces, communities and schools. an increased understanding of our cultures and shared histories. In 2015, we continued our work to build a vocal, bold and loyal community of partners and supporters As you will read in the pages that follow, the RAP who will stand alongside us on the journey toward program is in its ninth year and creating a greater reconciliation. In July, I was very proud to see impact each year as the program grows. This was the nation, led by many of our RAP partners and reflected in our latest RAP Impact Measurement supporters, stand up to racism following the taunts of Report, which revealed that RAP organisations AFL great Adam Goodes. At the same time that our have collectively employed 29,500 Aboriginal and partners were speaking out on this, Reconciliation Torres Strait Islander Australians and purchased $20 Australia hosted a group of senior leaders from million worth of goods and services from Supply prominent Australian corporate and Aboriginal-led Nation certified businesses. Also, our Australian organisations at the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land. Reconciliation Barometer showed the positive impact The group shared stories of language, culture and RAPs are having on attitudes and behaviours in community and many publicly stood in solidarity workplaces and communities. with Adam Goodes. It is extremely heartening to see committed CEOs prepared to use the reputation of This year we took another step forward in building their businesses and organisations to set the bar for reconciliation among the next generation with the reconciliation in Australia. official launch of our Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Schools and Early Learning program in May. I am very proud of all that we have achieved this year The launch event was held at Taoundi College and and sincerely thank our Board and our hard working highlighted elements of the program, including the staff for their contribution to our success. I know online RAP developer, which is now used by we are all looking forward to making an even bigger 300 schools and early learning services. impact in 2016 as we work toward a reconciled, just and equitable Australia. Reconciliation Australia Chief Executive Officer Justin Mohamed. Mr Justin Mohamed Image by Hilary Wardhaugh.

4 5 Reconciliation Action Plans

Our RAP program continues to inspire As part of 2015 NRW celebrations, we launched Australian organisations in all sectors and at all our latest RAP Impact Measurement report. The levels, to take their place on the reconciliation report revealed that our RAP program partners are continuing to drive impressive change to contribute journey. Our community of diverse RAP to the social and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal organisations are successfully taking action and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Since the to build strong relationships and enhanced beginning of the RAP program, the RAP community respect between the wider community and has collectively employed 29,500 Aboriginal and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Torres Strait Islander Australians and purchased $20 million worth of goods and services from Supply The past year has seen the RAP program grow to Nation accredited businesses. Importantly, the impact more than 600 organisations, with another 500 in of the RAP program extends beyond employment and development. In 2015, we welcomed more than business, with RAP organisations having contributed 100 new RAP partners and eight new Elevate RAP $55 million towards education scholarships for partners, including Sodexo, Brierty, Crown Resorts, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and $42 Telstra, Herbert Smith Freehills, Richmond Football million worth of pro-bono support. Club, Department of Human Services and Qantas. RAPs are also continuing to help organisations create These new Elevate organisations, along with our a culture that values and respects the contributions existing Elevate RAP partners, are at the forefront of of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the RAP program and have taken their reconciliation and transforms attitudes and workplace cultures. obligations to the highest level. We look forward to Our 2014 Australian Reconciliation Barometer, working with all of our Elevate partners in 2016 to released in September, showed that compared to lead reconciliation action and motivate others to the general community, people who work in RAP get involved. organisations are far less prejudiced, trust each other In 2015, we have had strong engagement with the more, and enjoy more frequent interaction. RAP program from the not-for-profit sector, as well as In August 2015, we launched an updated version of the corporate sector. We are continuing to work with our RAP Online Hub website. The new website makes local governments, sporting and Aboriginal and Torres it easier for organisations to find the latest RAP news, Strait Islander organisations to ensure RAPs reach updated RAP templates, information and resources. every corner of the country. We will continue to refine the new website over time to ensure we meet the needs of our RAP partners.

We are excited to see the sustained growth and positive impact of the RAP program as we celebrate Reconciliation Australia CEO Justin 10 years of RAPs and 25 years of formal reconciliation Mohamed with Sodexo Australia CEO in 2016. Johnpaul Dimech at the Sodexo Elevate RAP launch. Image courtesy of Sodexo.

6 7 Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Schools and Early Learning

We are now at the halfway point of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) Professional learning Narragunnawali’s four year development plan, Over 360 schools and early learning services With an overwhelming majority of teachers and made possible through funding from BHP have now registered their RAP actions using the educators being non-Indigenous Australians, teaching Billiton Sustainable Communities. In the past Narragunnawali online RAP Developer. In the second of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and 12 months, we have continued to develop half of 2015, we began to expand the RAP Developer cultures can be a daunting prospect. The integration into a Narragunnawali online platform, integrating of professional learning components into the Narragunnawali program components and curriculum resources and professional learning Narragunnawali RAP Developer will make the first strengthen relationships with key Aboriginal for teachers and educators. This is a very exciting steps easier and more accessible. Our approach and Torres Strait Islander education development and embeds our strong philosophy of builds and supports the significant expertise and stakeholders. the need for action to take place in the classroom, experience of existing professional learning providers around the school and with the community. from across the country. On Tuesday 5 May 2015, Reconciliation Australia officially launched the Narragunnawali program at Curriculum resources Evaluation and monitoring Tauondi College in . The event featured a The integration of curriculum resources with the RAP In October, we received our first progress report powerful Welcome to Country from Jack Buckskin Developer has enabled us to increase support for from the independent evaluation of Narragunnawali and speeches by Senator Ann Ruston, BHP Vice- educators in teaching content relating to Aboriginal conducted by the Australian National University – President Mr Ian Wood, Professor Peter Buckskin and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, as Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research and our own CEO Justin Mohamed. The launch outlined within the Early Years Learning Framework (CAEPR). The report focused on the factors that provided a unique opportunity for guests to see and the Australian Curriculum. In addition, our team determine whether a school or early learning service ‘Narragunnawali in action’ by observing early learning, of early learning, primary and secondary teachers and has the scope to develop a RAP. This report was primary and secondary school lessons delivered by educators have also produced resources to support: accompanied by the formation of an evaluation Reconciliation Australia staff members. advisory group that aims to guide the direction of the • the Who We Are: Brave New Clan documentary evaluation and ensure its independence. series that explores the themes of people, culture and country/place • a series of films to be released in 2016 that uses three songs and the relationships formed by singer/songwriter Paul Kelly as an example of reconciliation • an Opera Australia production specifically for young people, adapted from the book The Rabbits Narragunnawali assists educators to by John Marsden and Shaun Tan. develop environments that foster a higher level of knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions. Image by Hilary Wardhaugh.

8 9 National Reconciliation Week 2015

NRW continues to reach more Australians Our Sing Loud! song competition was held again each year. In 2015, the NRW theme—‘It’s in NRW 2015, offering prizes for the best original time to change it up’—encouraged all and cover of a reconciliation song. The competition attracted 40 entries from schools, workplaces Australians to take fresh action to build and communities that were judged by Australian reconciliation in their community. Many musicians, Shellie Morris and The Veronicas. Australians heeded this call with a record Reconciliation Australia also provided support to the 1,128 registered events held in workplaces, annual Sorry Day Bridge Walk and to the schools and communities from Darwin Long Walk community activities held in Melbourne before the Dreamtime at the ‘G’ AFL match. to Hobart. A new television community service announcement NRW 2015 was launched at a national event hosted (CSA) was created for NRW 2015 featuring Adam by one of our RAP parnters, Dreamworld on the Goodes, Archie Roach, The Veronicas, Meshel Laurie, Gold Coast, and was attended by over 100 of our Shellie Morris and Professor Tom Calma AO. With supporters from the RAP community, state and support from our RAP partners, the CSA was aired on Federal governments and Aboriginal and Torres ABC, SBS, Foxtel, Indigenous Community Television, Strait Islander organisations. Our guests were treated Aboriginal Broadcasting Australia, Prime 7 and to musical performances by the Yugambeh Youth Southern Cross Austereo, as well as at AFL games Choir and the Exclesior dance troupe. The launch across Australia as part of the Indigenous Round. also featured the release of the latest results of the RAP Impact Measurement Report, the launch of Our television CSA was complemented by radio Dreamworld’s Stretch RAP and a public commitment CSAs recorded by Meshel Laurie, Adam Goodes and by the Commonwealth Games Committee to develop Professor Tom Calma AO, as well as radio interviews the first ever event RAP. These public statements with our Co-Chairs. This content generated an provided the impetus for strong media coverage for unprecedented level of media coverage, particularly the launch and for the week. among regional radio stations, which was supported by coverage among print, radio and online outlets. As always, our RAP partners also played a key role A particular highlight was coverage on Channel Ten’s in the success of NRW 2015, with many hosting The Project program and mainstream news programs. public and private events throughout the week. Qantas featured reconciliation themed content in their magazine and offered special Wunala Dreaming and Key achievements in 2015 Nalanji Dreaming cups inflight; ANZ launched its new • 1,128 registered NRW events online cultural awareness tool for staff with Laurel L: Excelsior dancers at the launch of National Robinson and Foxtel promoted NRW on its television • 100 guests attended a national launch event Reconciliation Week at Dreamworld. channels and as part of its partnership with the AFL in • 40 entrants to Sing Loud! R: Artist Chern’ee Sutton assists Justin Mohamed to place their magazine AFL Record. a handprint on a reconciliation artwork at the launch of • #NRW2015 trended nationally on Twitter National Reconciliation Week. Images by Reconciliation Australia.

10 11 Indigenous Governance Awards

Reconciliation Australia, in partnership and create opportunities for Elders, young people and with BHP Billiton, holds the Indigenous the community to get to know each other by sharing Governance Awards (IGAs) biennially to their histories and stories. Professor Dodson said one of the unique things about The Marruk Project is its identify, celebrate and promote strong ability to bring the whole town together. “It’s what we Indigenous governance. In 2014, a record should be seeing across the world. We need things 113 high-quality applications were received like this to co-exist, to build understanding. To actually from a diverse range of organisations, witness it bringing the town together is something hailing from some of Australia’s remotest that’s almost beyond belief.” communities and busiest cities. Each finalist in the 2014 IGAs has truly succeeded at the very top level. Category A’s Highly Commended A high-calibre, independent judging panel, chaired award winners Girringun Aboriginal Corporation’s by Professor Mick Dodson, spent four weeks touring trailblazing success is driven by the Elders’ desire to Australia in August and September 2014 to assess keep country, people and culture strong on behalf of the finalists against five criteria, including self- nine Traditional Owner Groups in North Queensland. determination, cultural relevance and legitimacy, future The Muntjiltjarra Wurrgumu Group from Wiluna in planning and resilience. Western Australia was a close second and Highly Commended in Category B. The Group is helping After this extensive judging process, the winners break down communication barriers between the of the 2014 Indigenous Governance Awards local Aboriginal community, industry and government were announced at a gala dinner at BHP Billiton’s agencies and has established itself as an important headquarters in Melbourne on 30 October. The voice at the decision making table. winners—Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation from Alice Springs and Swan Hill’s The Professor Dodson says the 2014 finalists are up Marruk Project—were selected by the judging panel. there with the best of them. “It’s such a high quality. It seems with each round of the Awards, the quality of Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation, governance, organisations, projects and people doing a pioneering initiative of strong women leaders in the governance and running the project is excellent. Central Australia, was awarded Category A winner It gets better and better each time.” for incorporated organisations. Professor Dodson described Waltja as “a very well-run organisation Reconciliation Australia is looking forward to concentrating on delivering services to families conducting the seventh Indigenous Governance and communities. Waltja is difficult to fault in its Awards in 2016 in partnership with BHP Billiton governance, it’s one of the best organisations I have Sustainable Communities. encountered, the best in Australia.” Indigenous Governance Awards Category The Marruk Project in Swan Hill Victoria, won B winner and highly commended: The Marruk Project and Muntjiltjarra Wurrgumu Category B for non-incorporated projects. The Marruk Group. Image by Wayne Quilliam. Project uses performing arts to strengthen culture

12 13 Recognise: Constitutional Recognition

The Recognise movement continues to grow Outside the Journey, Recognise staff and external Cricket Australia also showed their commitment in supporters and momentum. At June 2015, spokespeople have taken the important message of this year—developing a promotional video featuring more than 275,000 Australians supported the constitutional recognition to over 6,000 people at players, which was played at games and on Cricket 79 official speaking engagements, while considerable Australia’s website. people’s movement to recognise Aboriginal numbers of meetings have been held with important and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the stakeholders across the country. Recognise Youth undertook a number of participatory Australian Constitution. street art projects to promote constitutional Recognise continues to broaden its online recognition. Large black and white photos of 208 In March 2015, 110 of the nation’s leading health engagement through social media, with both Twitter young supporters’ faces were pasted onto public bodies announced their support for constitutional and Facebook substantially increasing in fans and walls as a new form of youth political participation. recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander followers. An ANZAC Day Facebook post sparked an The ‘paste ups’ took place in Fremantle, Townsville, peoples. The coalition of health providers and overwhelming response from supporters when a story Melbourne and Hobart and engaged thousands of professionals agreed that constitutional recognition of WWII soldier Eddie Albert reached over Australians through the immediate reach of the ‘paste would, over time, help to improve health and 3,000,000 people. ups,’ launch events and surrounding social media. wellbeing by giving people a stronger sense of identity Recognise has continued to develop strong In December 2014, Recognise hosted the inaugural and make greater inroads on health disadvantage partnerships with sporting codes at a local and Gala fundraising dinner at Carriageworks in Sydney. and inequality. national level. During this year’s AFL Indigenous The dinner brought together over 600 people, The Journey to Recognition travelled into Queensland Round over half of the clubs wore the Recognise logo including community leaders, sponsors, supporting and , engaging with Elders, youth, on their 2015 guernsey. This was supported by ‘R’ individuals, organisations and politicians. Then Prime community leaders, faith groups, schools, community logos on the field of nine games and in AFL Record Minister The Hon Tony Abbott MP and Opposition groups and countless local advocates. The Journey magazine, LED banners at stadiums, promotion on Leader The Hon Bill Shorten MP spoke about has now travelled more than 32,000 kilometres, AFL and Telstra websites and a show of support their personal and party support for constitutional hosted 290 events in 222 communities, and engaged from player ambassadors, including Adam Goodes. recognition. with over 21,000 people face-to-face. Following the Indigenous Round 20,000 new supporters had put their name to the Immediately following the 2014-15 period, the All campaign activities continue to highlight the Recognise campaign. activities undertaken by Recognise, other advocacy immense contributions of individuals that volunteer organisations and individual Aboriginal and Torres and advocate for constitutional reform in their The NRL officially announced its support for Strait Islander leaders resulted in an historic meeting communities. Kamilaroi and Anaiwan Elder Uncle Recognise in September 2014, demonstrating between 40 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Steve “Dugan” Widders, has travelled on four strong support for the campaign via an NRL leaders, the then Prime Minister The Hon Tony Journey legs in NSW, inviting communities to join Recognise television commercial, featuring stars of Abbott MP and Leader of the Opposition The Hon Bill the conversation. Uncle Steve has been blind since the Indigenous and NRL All Stars men’s and Shorten MP. The meeting affirmed the progress of the 1990, and says his lack of sight has given him vision, women’s teams. Recognise campaign and a future referendum, and “becoming blind, losing my sight, has actually given called for continued meaningful engagement with the me vision and I see things in a different way,” he said. Indigenous community. The Journey to Recognition arrives into Nambucca Heads. Image by Leigh Jensen, Ideal Imaging.

14 15 Research

Reconciliation Australia believes in the Australian Reconciliation Barometer 2014 RAP Impact Measurement Report 2014 importance of using research and evidence to The Australian Reconciliation Barometer is a nationally We are greatly encouraged with the results of our RAP guide our policy decisions, priority setting and representative, biennial study that Reconciliation Impact Measurement report in 2014. It has shown us to assist in the evaluation of our programs. Australia has used to measure the national progress that our more than 600 RAP organisations employ This evidence informs the regular submissions of reconciliation since 2008. almost 30,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, have provided $55 million for Aboriginal and and representations we make to government The fourth edition of the Barometer was released in Torres Strait Islander education scholarships, and are on issues related to reconciliation, and we 2014 and showed that there is much goodwill for building relationships with Indigenous organisations. continue to conduct major pieces of research reconciliation. The vast majority of Australians (86 per to track the progress of reconciliation. cent) believe the relationship between Aboriginal and We also know that trust between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous In 2014, two fundamental pieces of research were is important, and most Australians have a desire to peoples is higher in RAP organisations (77 per cent completed to strengthen our evidence base—the learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander compared to 26 per cent in the general community), fourth biennial Australian Reconciliation Barometer histories and cultures. Additionally, most Australians that RAP employees have higher pride in Indigenous and the annual RAP Impact Measurement Report. believe that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures (71 per cent compared to 57 per cent in peoples hold an important and significant place as the the general community), and that non-Indigenous These pieces of research have helped us to develop First Australians. RAP employees have more frequent interaction with five key dimensions of reconciliation—historical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (46 per acceptance, race relations, institutional integrity, Despite these positive results, there are areas that we cent compared to 36 per cent). equality and equity, and unity. Our research confirms must work to improve. For example, we do not agree that while we have significant work to do, we are on a set of facts about our shared history, particularly These findings demonstrate that the RAP program making progress towards reconciliation and there in relation to the colonisation of Australia. Too is creating positive changes in workplace culture is a lot of goodwill in the community for improved many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and attitudes throughout Australia. We are helping relationships. still experience racial prejudice, the trust between to address the social and economic inequalities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander other Australians is low and we still have to encourage peoples, and laying the foundations for greater institutions to work towards in positive social change. equality. Significantly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel less secure in their cultural rights The 2014 Barometer and RAP Impact Measurement than other Australians and this is a potential barrier to Report can be found on our website under improving our relationship. ‘Resources’.

Ultimately, while we are making progress, we still have a long way to go before we all wake to a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.

Kyle Vander-Kuyp, Jade Hull and Ralph White from AFL Sportsready Education and Employment. Image by Cole Bennetts.

16 17 Partnerships

In 2014-15, Reconciliation Australia was In November 2014, Reconciliation Australia worked proud to form new partnerships and with SBS to develop a documentary series entitled strengthen several ongoing partnerships First Contact, which screened across all three of SBS’ TV channels. The documentary followed six non- with our supporters, aimed at inspiring and Indigenous Australians on their journey into Aboriginal enabling all Australians to contribute to Australia. Reconciliation Australia assisted with the reconciliation. development of educational resources to accompany the series. The Australian Reconciliation Network—comprised of Reconciliation Australia and state reconciliation bodies Finally, during NRW 2015, Reconciliation Australia in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, partnered with Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Victoria and Western Australia—has continued Health Service to organise the National Sorry working together in 2014-15 to strengthen our Day Bridge Walk and supported the Long Walk collective impact for reconciliation across the country. Foundation to host a Family Fun Day in Federation A key focus for the network was NRW. Square prior to the Long Walk to Dreamtime at the ‘G’. The five Reconciliation Industry Network Groups (RINGs) have continued their work to harness Through our partnerships, Reconciliation Australia is goodwill, knowledge and experience within able to increase our reach and advance toward our their industries to contribute to reconciliation. goal of a reconciled, just and equitable Australia. The AFL Working Group, Indigenous Financial Services Network, Media RING, Legal Profession Reconciliation Network and Health RING are all working within their sphere to share best practice on reconciliation action.

The Long Walk 2015. Image by James Henry and courtesy of The Long Walk.

18 19 Garma Festival 2014 and 2015

Since its inception in 1998, the Garma The Women’s Group enables Reconciliation Australia Festival has been hosted on a traditional to spread the message of reconciliation and to meeting place of the Yolngu people and has broaden the circle of reconciliation advocates. Garma is a very special opportunity to be immersed in the become Australia’s leading cultural event. richness of Yolngu culture and the women’s personal While showing and sharing culture, the Yolngu experiences often have long and lasting effects. people have also created a space to talk meaningfully about the issues faced by many At Garma 2015, Reconciliation Australia partnered with the Business Council of Australia to host the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Business Leaders Program. The program brought Garma has become a place to celebrate together 13 CEOs and senior leaders from prominent success, to exchange ideas and to discuss Australian corporate and Aboriginal-led organisations how we can build a future for a to share and learn more about reconciliation. The reconciled nation. group’s shared experience helped them to build greater appreciation of the issues facing Aboriginal In 2014, Reconciliation Australia hosted a Women’s and Torres Strait Islander peoples amongst leaders in Group at Garma, bringing together influential female Australia’s business community. leaders from across the government, corporate, Hosting a group at the Garma Festival each year community and Indigenous sectors. The trip was offers a unique avenue for Reconciliation Australia to an opportunity to forge friendships, share stories continue our commitment to building relationships and learn about the reconciliation movement. and promoting the reconciliation message, knowledge Reconciliation Australia Board Director Djapirri and understanding across Australia. Mununggirritj hosted the group and built bonds and trust through stories of language, culture and community. It was a rare opportunity for leading Australian women to disconnect from the pressures of their everyday lives, and learn first-hand from Djapirri—a Yolngu Elder.

Participants of Reconciliation Australia’s Garma Women’s Group at the Garma Festival in 2014. Image by Reconciliation Australia.

20 21 Financial summary

Reconciliation Australia’s financial Where do our funds come from? 2014-15 2013-14 sustainability depends on four major funding We are an independent, non-government 92% Total revenue and other income $16,721,383 $10,484,742 sources—government grants and project organisation and the proportion of our income from of Reconciliation Australia’s Total expenditure $15,921,453 $10,226,624 non-government sources is on the increase. funding, corporate partnerships, philanthropic expenditure went directly to trust funding and tax deductible donations However, the bulk of our funding is still sourced from the Australian Government, through the Department support community programs from individuals. of Prime Minister and Cabinet. In addition, we receive and initiatives. funding from BHP Billiton, other corporate supporters The result of Reconciliation Australia’s consolidated and private donors. Use of operating funds 2014-15 operation in 2014-15 was a surplus of $799,930 Sources of income 2014-15 Programs and partnerships 2,287,878 (surplus of $258,118 in 2013-14). This surplus Government grants 3,675,000 included $463,371 of fundraising income for the Where do our funds go? Recognise campaign 10,408,390 Project funding 11,508,885 Recognise Campaign, which has been placed in a In 2014-15, Reconciliation Australia supported Communications and 1,981,540 Charitable donations 371,886 reserve for use during a referendum period. programs and initiatives which accounted for 92 per engagement cent (90 per cent in 2013-14) of the organisation’s Fundraising appeals 729,226 Reconciliation Australia’s general operational activities expenditure. Operations 1,229,567 Other revenue 436,386 and the Recognise Campaign were funded by Charitable donations 14,078 moneys granted by the Australian Government. The information on the next page only provides a Total 16,721,383 Total 15,921,453 Other income was received from corporate summary of the financial performance and position for supporters, in particular BHP Billiton and the financial year ended 30 June 2015. Copies of the private donors. full Annual Financial Report including the Independent Audit Report can be obtained from our website or: Total revenue and other income for the current year was $16,721,383 ($10,484,742 in 2013-14). Finance Manager Total expenditure for the current year was Reconciliation Australia Sources of income 2013-14 Use of operating funds 2013-14 $15,921,453 ($10,226,624 in 2013-14). PO Box 4773 Programs and partnerships 2,722,640 Kingston ACT 2604 Government grants 3,475,000 Project funding 6,590,663 Recognise campaign 5,067,518 Charitable donations 141,455 Communications and 1,441,530 engagement Fundraising appeals - Operations 969,970 Other revenue 277,624 Charitable donations 24,966 Total 10,484,742 Total 10,226,624

22 23 Our supporters

Building partnerships is the Reconciliation Australia Recognise key to providing a national Program funders Supporters Bagot Aboriginal Northern Australian Patrons Indigenous Major supporters Anglicare South Carlton Football Free TV Law Institute of National Association Port Adelaide The Royal focus for reconciliation. As a Community Aboriginal Justice Governance Australia Club Victoria of Community Legal Football Club Australian and New The Australian ABC Television Ms Evonne Australian Football Fremantle Football non-government, not-for-profit BP Australia Agency Awards 2014 Annamila Pty Ltd Central Land Club Law Society of NSW Centres Qantas Airways Zealand College of Government Aboriginal Medical Goolagong-Cawley League (AFL) organisation, Reconciliation NSW Reconciliation Judges Council National Centre for Psychiatrists through: Services Alliance of Business Council of AO MBE EnergyAustralia ANTaR National Geelong Football Law Society SA QLD Council of Australia depends on the help Australia Council Professor Mick Children of the Night Club Indigenous Studies Social Services The Royal Australian Department of the the NT Sir William Deane Foxtel ANU National Lismore Council Office of the NT Dodson AM (Chair) Markets National Centre College of General and financial support of many Prime Minister and ACT Chief Foxtel AC KBE QC Centre for Geelong on Fire Randwick City Chief Minister Lend Lease Local Community of Indigenous Practitioners Cabinet Minister Treasury Professor Gary Indigenous Studies City of Ballarat Council companies and individuals. The Gilbert + Tobin Generation One Services Association Excellence The Uniting Church Department of and Economic Prime 7 Television Reconciliation Banks AO NAB Georgiou Group ANZ Bank City of Prospect GHD Local Government Reichstein in Australian QLD Board and staff of Reconciliation Social Services Development Australia Board Mr Eddie Cubillo National Rugby National Congress Reconciliation Arnold Bloch Leibler Council Association of Foundation Synod Australia congratulate and thank Directorate ICTV Directors League (NRL) Gilbert and Tobin of Australia’s First BHP Billiton Queensland Inc. Mr Jason Glanville City of Sydney Australia Republic Bar & Indigenous Professor Tom Australian Council of Centre, University of Peoples The Wayward all of our friends and partners ACT Government Reconciliation South Mr Peter Harris AO Seven Network Café, Hobart Community Calma AO (Co- Social Services Collingwood NSW Local Government National Council of Chapel across the country for their Major supporters AFL Sports Ready Australia Telstra Television Chair) Ms Glenda Humes Australian Council Football Club Gippsland Legal Association of Churches Australia Richmond Tigers Tranby College Arnold Bloch Leibler Reconciliation Tasmania Football Club commitment to reconciliation in Annamila Pty Ltd Dr Simon Longstaff Toyota of Trade Unions Commonwealth Service James Cook Victoria Ms Melinda Cilento National Sorry Day Transfield Services 2014-15. 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Cover image: School students engage with the Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Schools and Early Learning program. Image by Hilary Wardhaugh. Reconciliation Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this publication may contain images or names of people who have since passed away.