2024 HFC Reconciliation Action Plan-LowRes - Flipbook - Page 20
RESPECT | RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2024 - 2026
2. RESPECT
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
5.
Increase
understanding, value
and recognition of
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander cultures,
histories, knowledge
and rights through
cultural learning.
•
Conduct annual review and development of cultural learning
needs within our organisation.
Feb 2025, Feb 2026
Executive General Manager –
People, Culture & Community
•
Consult local Traditional Owners and/or Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander advisors to inform our cultural learning strategy,
including its implementation and development.
Dec 2024
Head of Community
•
Develop, implement, and communicate a cultural learning
strategy document for our staff and players.
Dec 2024
Executive General Manager –
People, Culture & Community
•
Provide opportunities for RAP Working Group members,
HR managers and other key leadership staff to participate
in formal and structured cultural learning, including cultural
immersion opportunities.
Sep 2024, Sep 2025
Head of Community
•
Conduct compulsory annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander cultural awareness training for all players,
administrative staff and board members in the form of both inperson and online training.
Dec 2024, Dec 2025
Executive General Manager –
People, Culture & Community
