Our vision for reconciliation is that First Nations knowledge, histories and cultures occupy a rightful place in shaping the future of our country, representing equality and equity, historical acceptance of our shared history and removal of negative race relations.
In the context of our organisation, this means respectfully harnessing Traditional Knowledge and cultural expressions to deliver solutions through our projects that demonstrate a deep connection to Country. It means ensuring our project teams are representative of the clients and communities we serve.
This is felt through the trust that First Nations employees, communities and clients place in AECOM as a genuine partner in caring for Country and sustaining our planet.
AECOM has a long history working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in various community settings, whether delivering critical infrastructure in remote communities, or playgrounds incorporating First Nations elements in urban settings. For this reason, we are committed to continuing to embed cultural safety and understanding in our business. We will be more attentive to the connection to Country that sits across our infrastructure projects, so that we can play a part in deliberately influencing how the built environment reflects Country back to us.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) helps us continue to be an inclusive place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to work and makes sure we are representative of the broader community we serve. We want to be a genuine partner to our clients in helping them drive their own reconciliation goals and initiatives – we can’t do it alone.
