As one of South Australia’s largest employers, with more than 2,400 South Australians living and working on Country right across South Australia, committing to our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is an important step for SA Power Networks.
SA Power Networks plays a significant role in the social and economic fabric of our state, and we’re committed to using that influence to drive positive change on reconciliation, inclusion and diversity. We are South Australians too – while headquartered on Kaurna land in Adelaide, our footprint is large. Living in the communities we serve provides us with a unique opportunity to connect and strengthen meaningful relationships with First Nations peoples.
Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
We are currently developing an Innovate RAP. Our Innovate RAP will outline SA Power Networks' commitment and actions to drive our contribution to reconciliation both internally and externally in the communities we operate in.
Our Reflect RAP
The development of our Reflect RAP is an important step towards reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the communities we serve. Our first ‘Reflect' RAP marks the beginning of our formal reconciliation journey and allows us to commit to clear reconciliation actions as an organisation. The term ‘Reflect’ is apt for where we are as a business; while we have a long history of supporting First Nations community programs, it is time for us to reflect on the ways we can do better.
Our reflect RAP timeline
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| Reflect RAP draft complete and lodged with Reconciliation Australia for review | October 2023 |
| Conditional endorsement of our Reflect RAP from Reconciliation Australia | January 2024 |
| Reflect RAP launched and implemented | February 2024 for delivery by end of January 2025 |
Read our Reflect RAP
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Reconciliation Action Plan - January 2024 - January 2025
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Reconciliation Action Plan launch
The launch event, held at Living Kaurna Cultural Centre in Bedford Park, was a powerful way for everyone involved in the RAP’s development to reflect on this important milestone and reassert their commitment to delivering all its actions.
RAP working group
Picture: The RAP Working Group pictured at the launch event with artist, Presten Warren.
Watch the official launch event of our Reflect RAP
Watch a video showing highlights from the event.
Our Reflect RAP artwork
Expand the section below to learn about the artist and see our RAP artwork as well as a description about all the main elements.
Picture: Our RAP Artwork, Empowering South Australia, 2023 by Presten Warren. Original artwork - acrylic on canvas.
About the artist and artwork
We are incredibly privileged to have Presten Warren join us as the artist for our first Reflect RAP. This artwork will be a powerful visual representation of our commitment to reconciliation, as we work towards a future of unity and understanding.
The artwork created symbolises SA Power Networks' Reconciliation Action Plan. The central community embodies SA Power Networks as a cohesive team, while the four outer communities represent South Australian communities.
To emphasize the strength of SA Power Networks in supplying power to the South Australian community, the artist incorporated lightning bolts and various shades of blue, evoking a sense of power.
The radiant aura encircling the people symbols and footprints signifies the empowerment provided by SA Power Networks.
To depict the South Australian landscape, the artist blended various hues of green and brown, capturing the essence of the region's natural beauty.
More information about the main elements in the artwork
The image below provides further information about each of the main elements in the artwork.
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The central community embodies SA Power Networks as a cohesive team. |
The four outer circles represent South Australian communities. |
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The lightning bolts and various shades of blue evoke a sense of power. |
The radiant aura encircling the people symbols signifies empowerment. |
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The footprints signify empowerment and leaving our mark in the community. |
The yellow dots symbolise electricity as looking down from above. |
Want to know more? Get in touch.
Contact our RAP Coordinator Chad: Chad.Ytsma@sapowernetworks.com.au