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Reconciliation

Reconciliation
Our vision is that the communities in which we operate will benefit from our presence – through the sustainable employment opportunities created, the skills developed and the investment of our financial and people resources. In return, we hope to gain from a greater understanding and participation in the vibrant and diverse communities in which we operate as guests.

BP has a strong and proud history of involvement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues for over a decade. Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will formalise some of the work we have been doing in this area and continue our commitment to Indigenous programs, leading to mutual advantage for us and the communities in which we operate.

As a multinational organisation employing Australians, BP wants our Reconciliation Action Plan and overall approach to Reconciliation to reflect the unique values of Australian society. We believe that “mates help mates out”.

BP understands that the landscape is changing and being proactive and progressive on issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is key to protecting our future. More importantly, we are motivated by a desire to make a sustainable difference.

As a significant corporate organisation in Australia, BP is committed to one of the biggest issues facing Australia and we are focused on contributing to the solution, strengthening our business and closing the gap. In doing so, we hope to unveil the possibilities for individuals and communities to reach their full potential.

BP’s Protocols for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Traditional Ownership

A Welcome to Country is where an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian or elder from the local area or region welcome people to their land.
Welcome to Country always occurs at the opening of an event and is usually the first item on the program.

Protocols for Welcome to Country
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