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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.

Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Our Innovate RAP cements the progress and good work we have undertaken whilst recognising we have further to go on the path to reconciliation that will make a meaningful difference, be mutually beneficial and, sustainable over time. Implementation of our Innovate RAP will be supported by our dedicated RAP Coordinator, along with our RAP Working Group. In addition, we have established a First Nations Advisory Group, comprised of First Nations employees, to guide the implementation.

Our Innovate RAP timeline

Milestone Date
Reflect RAP implemented January 2024 - January 2025
Innovate RAP developed January 2025 - October 2025
Innovate RAP launched and implemented October 2025 to October 2027

 

Read our Innovate RAP

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Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan - October 2025 - October 2027
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Our Innovate 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.

As part of the development of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), SA Power Networks and Enerven engaged a First Nations artist to create a visual artwork. 

The artwork is a visual story of unity, growth and reconciliation. It reflects a shared journey between the Power Network Group (SA Power Networks and Enerven) and First Nations communities across South Australia.

About the Artists

Kelly Taylor and her daughter T’keyah Ware come from three generations of strong First Nations women who share their culture through art. Kelly’s love for painting started with her nana, Millie Taylor, who taught her ancient stories and inspired her to pick up the brush nearly 30 years ago. Kelly’s unique dot painting style, called “creeper dots,” mixes traditional symbols with a fresh, modern feel.

T’keyah started painting when she was 13, learning alongside her mum. At first, she wasn’t into art at school, but as she grew, she found a real connection to painting and her culture. Her colourful, vibrant work carries on the family stories and traditions while also showing her own style and personality.

Together, they create beautiful artworks that reflect their life, Country, and heritage in South Australia. Their paintings tell stories of family, community, and culture, blending old and new to celebrate who they are.

For Kelly and T’keyah, art is more than just painting — it’s a way to keep their family’s stories alive and inspire others to connect with culture and Country.

Innovate RAP artwork

Artwork: Connection with Country, 2025 (SA Power Networks' Innovate RAP artwork by artists Kelly Taylor and T'Keya Ware.)

Artwork: Connection with Country, 2025 (SA Power Networks' Innovate RAP artwork by artists Kelly Taylor and T'Keya Ware.)

RAP artwork explained

The images below provides further information about each of the main elements in the artwork.

RAP Artwork explained - the circle on the right

The circle on the right represents First Nations people — symbolising leadership, resilience and a deep cultural connection to Country.

RAP artwork explained team bases

Surrounding this are the Power Network team bases, represented by the arch and large circles in green and orange.

RAP Artwork explained - footprints and u shapes

Orange and green footprints and “U” shapes represent the Power Network team walking alongside community.

RAP Artwork explained -  brown footprints and u shapes

Light brown footprints and “U” shapes symbolise First Nations people — grounded in knowledge, culture and a strong connection to land.

RAP artwork explained - waves cool breeze

The waves at the top of the artwork represent cool breeze and wind. They remind us that reconciliation is alive and ever-changing, shaped by the environment and the relationships we continue to grow.

RAP artwork explained - wavy lines

The wavy lines connected to the large circles represent the flow of electricity supplied by the Power Network to communities across South Australia. They symbolise the energy that connects, supports and empowers — reflecting the role of the network in lighting up homes, businesses and shared futures.

RAP artwork explained - outer circles

The circles placed across the artwork represent the growing networks of reconciliation within the Power Network. They show how the Power Network expands, connects and transforms communities.

 

Past stages of our reconciliation journey

Expand the sections below to learn more.

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

Milestone Date
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

RAP 2024

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

RAP Working Group pictured at the launch event with artist, Presten Warren.

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.

RAP Artwork Empowering South Australia, 2023 by Presten Warren Acrylic on Canvas 170cm x 90 cm

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.

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More information about the main elements in the artwork

The image below provides further information about each of the main elements in the artwork.

RAP artwork explanation Central element. The central community embodies SA Power Networks as a cohesive team.

The central community embodies SA Power Networks as a cohesive team.

RAP artwork explanation outer circles. The four outer circles represent South Australian communities.

The four outer circles represent South Australian communities.

RAP artwork explanation lightning bolts. The lightning bolts and various shades of blue evoke a sense of power.

The lightning bolts and various shades of blue evoke a sense of power.

RAP artwork explanation Radiant aura. The radiant aura encircling the people symbols signifies empowerment.

The radiant aura encircling the people symbols signifies empowerment. 

RAP artwork explanation footprints. The footprints signify empowerment and leaving our mark in the community.

The footprints signify empowerment and leaving our mark in the community.

RAP artwork explanation yellow dots. The yellow dots symbolise electricity as looking down from above.

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