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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 Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (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.

 

Our Reflect 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.

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.

Read more about Preston

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