ETC shows strong support for Reconciliation in RAP Barometer results

RECONCILIATION, cultural respect and truth telling are strongly supported across the Enterprise & Training Company (ETC) organisation.

The local not-for-profit provider of employment, training, and business services has shared the results of its recent Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Barometer staff survey, highlighting the values held by its employees and their commitment to creating a more inclusive future.

Almost everyone at ETC (99 percent of staff) feels confident in engaging respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Over 90 percent believe ETC visibly stands against prejudice and racism.

Also in the 90 percent range, is maintaining or increasing ETC’s commitment to Reconciliation following the Voice Referendum, and agreeing that learning about the impacts of colonisation and past government policies is important.

ETC Chief Executive Officer, Damon Munt, said the results reflect the organisation’s deep and enduring commitment to Reconciliation.

“These results show that Reconciliation is not just a goal at ETC – it’s a shared responsibility and a lived value,” Mr Munt said.

“As we celebrate 10 years of RAP milestones in 2025, we remain committed to walking alongside First Nations communities, listening deeply, and creating inclusive opportunities for all.”

Since launching its first RAP in 2015, ETC has taken deliberate steps to embed Reconciliation into its culture and operations.

These include delivering cultural awareness training, establishing a dedicated Indigenous Services Team, and launching an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy to increase First Nations representation within its workforce.

In 2022, the community-oriented organisation introduced its first Stretch RAP (2022 to 2025) – a strategic framework designed to deepen relationships with First Nations communities, expand employment pathways, and build cultural capability across the organisation.

In response to the RAP Barometer findings, ETC is taking proactive steps to deepen its Reconciliation efforts.

The organisation will roll out a series of educational and cultural awareness workshops to build staff knowledge of colonial history and First Nations cultures.

More opportunities for staff to engage in Reconciliation activities will be introduced, fostering stronger connections and shared understanding.

ETC is also exploring truth telling initiatives, including the development of a podcast series that will delve into the lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

These actions will complement the upcoming Stretch RAP (2026–2029), ensuring ETC’s Reconciliation journey continues to be grounded in learning, inclusion, and meaningful impact.

“As ETC looks to the future, it remains committed to leading by example and working in genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” said Mr Munt.

By Andrea FERRARI