19 29 28 McConnell Dowell | Built Environs Reconciliation Action Plan | Innovate Construction can result in significant change to both the built form and the natural environment. The quality, integrity and legacy of our work is enhanced by our understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and their connection with the land and waters on which we build. Strong relationships are built on respect, trust and understanding. Our continued openness and the commitment of our staff to learning more about First Nations cultures and histories, will provide a better platform for our relationships and the cultural environment we offer First Nations people. Respect Action Deliverables Timeline Increase understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights through cultural learning. July 2023 Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within our organisation. General Manager Human Resources - Australia Responsibility August 2023 Consult local Traditional Owners and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisors on the development and implementation of a cultural learning strategy. General Manager Human Resources - Australia November 2023 Develop, implement, and communicate a cultural learning strategy for our staff. National Stakeholder Communication Manager July 2024 Provide opportunities for RAP Working Group members, HR managers and other key leadership staff to participate in formal and structured cultural learning. RAP Working Group Chair Demonstrate respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by observing cultural protocols. June 2024 Increase staff’s understanding of the purpose and significance behind cultural protocols, including Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols. RAP Working Group Chair June 2024 Develop, implement and communicate a cultural protocol document, including protocols for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country. RAP Working Group Chair June 2024 Invite a local Traditional Owner or Custodian to provide a Welcome to Country or other appropriate cultural protocol at significant events each year. RAP Working Group Chair Ports of Auckland Outfall Upgrade Project New Zealand Build respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories by celebrating NAIDOC Week. June 2023 Include an Acknowledgement of Country or other appropriate protocols at the commencement of important meetings. RAP Working Group Chair Action Deliverables Timeline Responsibility First week in July, 2023 and 2024 RAP Working Group to participate in an external NAIDOC Week event. RAP Working Group Chair June, 2023 and 2024 Review HR policies and procedures to remove barriers to staff participating in NAIDOC Week. General Manager Human Resources - Australia First week in July, 2023 and 2024 Promote and encourage participation in external NAIDOC events to all staff. RAP Working Group Chair Increase community understanding of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories, through the public artwork, urban design, project design of key projects in Australia August 2023 Develop a MCD AUS BU guideline for engagement and procurement of First Nations art, story telling and design for use on our construction projects RAP Working Group Chair August 2023 Identify appropriate opportunities on projects in Australia during Innovate to potentially deliver local story telling initiatives consistent with the guideline. RAP Working Group Chair September 2023 Consult local Traditional Owners and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander on the potential development of these opportunities. Use these conversations to explore broader partnership opportunities on the project. RAP Working Group Chair September 2023 Respectfully promote these projects/local stories/art works within the local community to raise awareness and understanding. National Stakeholder Communication Manager
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