2024 HFC Reconciliation Action Plan-LowRes - Flipbook - Page 14
1. RELATIONSHIPS
Hawthorn Football Club’s engagement principles centre around a co-designed framework with Uncle Wayne Thorpe; Listen, Talk, Connect. The Club values listening to
First Nations communities through our commitment and respect for lived experiences. Through this we can Talk and Connect to develop strong relationships.
Sport plays an important role in promoting respect for First Nations communities, their histories and cultures. Authentic inclusion necessitates building an organisation
that comprehends and respects First Nations communities. The Club embraces a diverse workforce culture and is committed to increasing employment opportunities
for First Nations peoples. Creating a culturally safe and welcoming environment is integral to our strategy and planning for workplace diversity and inclusion.
ACTION
MEASURABLE TARGETS
TIME FRAME
RESPONSIBILITY
1.
Establish and build
mutually beneficial
relationships with
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people,
advocacy groups,
communities and key
organisations.
•
Meet and engage annually with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander stakeholders and organisations to develop guiding principles for
future engagement.
Feb 2025,
Head of Community
•
Develop and implement an engagement plan, including a set of
protocols, to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders
and organisations in a culturally safe way.
Feb 2025
Head of Community
•
Establish partnerships with at least two (2) Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander organisations, announcing where appropriate.
Feb 2025
Head of Community
•
Provide opportunities for HFC staff to participate in and support work
undertaken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partner organisations.
Dec 2024, Dec
2025
Head of Community
•
Work in consultation with local custodians, Elders and First Nations
communities and organisations to educate Foundation donors/partners
on local/Traditional Owner names to consider for naming opportunities
in the build of the club’s new Kennedy Community Centre.
Dec 2024, Dec
2025
General Manager
– Commercial &
Foundation
Feb 2026
