Committed to meaningful reconciliation
We are committed to a journey of meaningful reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan.
Powering together for a brighter future
At Endeavour Energy, our commitment to reconciliation is about creating lasting and respectful partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, partners, customers and communities.
With our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we’re moving forward with deeper engagement, more meaningful actions and an ongoing dedication to working toward a sustainable future for all. This plan is central to our mission purpose of powering communities for a brighter future and reflects our responsibility to connect, empower and care for Country across our network area in New South Wales.
Our Innovate RAP focuses on:
- Embedding reconciliation into our core business, by integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into decision-making processes, policies and practices
- Deepening our understanding and connection to Country, through listening, learning and collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Building relationships and respect, by continuing to strengthen our community connections across the five Nations and promote respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and traditions
- Creating meaningful and sustainable opportunities and partnerships, by supporting and advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ economic participation within our organisation and the community
This journey is powered by our ongoing relationships across five Nations – Dharug, Wiradjuri, Dharawal, Gundungurra and Yuin.
Our RAP journey timeline
See the milestones in our reconciliation journey and learn how each step is helping us power a brighter future.
2017-2020
Hosted annual internal NAIDOC Week events at the previous Huntingwood head office, Hoxton Park FSC, Kings Park FSC and Nowra FSC
2021
Commenced membership with Supply Nation
From June 2021
Muru Mittigar & Wayne Cornish
June 2021: Established a relationship with Muru Mittigar & Wayne Cornish when they were commissioned to organise a Walk on Country at Yarramundi and Kangaroo Rock
July 2023: Celebrated NAIDOC Week with special guest Wayne Cornish
July 2024: Filmed Welcomes to Country across the five Aboriginal Nations in our network area
From September 2021
KARI Australia
September 2021: Established a relationship with KARI to support their educational support programs.
June 2022: Celebrated NRW with KARI Australia CEO Casey Ralph and Beau Champion.
November 2022: Received KARI's Partner of the Year Award.
July 2023: Celebrated NAIDOC Week with the KARI Singers.
December 2023: Received KARI's Commitment to Positive Community Change Award.
July 2024: Hosted NAIDOC Week events with special guests the KARI team (Cain Slater, Nathan Hughes and Jake Wilson).
From October 2021
Rhonda Sampson
October 2021: Established a relationship with Rhonda Sampson to design our Reflect RAP artwork.
June 2024: Commissioned Rhonda Sampson again to design our Innovate RAP artwork.
From November 2021
Evolve Communities
November 2021: Commissioned Evolve Communities to conduct two full-day cultural awareness trainings for executive leaders and RAP team members.
July 2022: Released our Guide to Cultural Protocols, including a How to perform an Acknowledgment of Country video with Shannon Narrun Williams aka BrothaBlack.
December 2021
Released our Reflect RAP with an artwork launch event and RAP launch events at various offices and field service centres
From March 2022
Project Dyurali & Jamie Eastwood
March 2022: Engaged Balarinji who recommended Jamie Eastwood.
August 2022: Established a relationship with Jamie Eastwood for the Project Dyurali office and field service centre renovation project.
August 2022: Established a relationship with AWM Amaroo to supply office furniture and equipment.
July 2022
Established a relationship with Souths Cares for the Barranggirra mentorship program for apprentices
From July 2022
emPOWER Pre-Apprenticeship Program
July 2022-24: Hosted emPOWER students for a week of work experience at our Technical Training Centre.
July 2022-24: Engaged Yalagan Group to provide white card training to emPOWER students.
July 2024: Invited emPOWER students to our inaugural First Nations Experience Day.
April 2024
Commenced a traffic management service contract with Lack Group
February 2024
Established a relationship with Charleene Mundine when she was appointed to our Peak Customer and Stakeholder Committee
June 2024
Engaged Charleene Mundine and Wayne Cornish as consultants for the development of our Innovate RAP
July 2024
Hosted NAIDOC Week events with special guests Charleene Mundine, Richard Davis, Rhonda Sampson and the KARI team (Cain Slater, Nathan Hughes and Jake Wilson)
November 2024
Will celebrate the launch of our Innovate RAP at our Parramatta Square head office
Creating shared opportunities
Our Innovate RAP emphasises the importance of building genuine, lasting partnerships. We’re expanding inclusive recruitment, partnering with local Aboriginal artists in our community battery initiative and supporting educational programs through our collaborations with KARI Australia, TAFE NSW and other local organisations.
We’re committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples growth with us in the energy industry and beyond.
