Reconciliation
In the spirit of Reconciliation, Timberlink Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners and Spiritual Custodians of the Country in which we live and do business. We pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging and through them all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across Australia and recognise and acknowledge their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.
With the support of Reconciliation Tasmania Timberlink has commenced its reconciliation journey with the launch of the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The Reflect RAP is designed to prepare our organisation for meaningful engagement in reconciliation efforts while further developing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and identifying areas where we can make the most significant impact in advancing reconciliation.
At Timberlink, we are committed to understanding and embracing the cultures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Country we operate on. Through reflection of our historical story we will seek to bring together a shared historical understanding with our employees which will be the cornerstone of our reconciliation journey with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
We seek to create an inclusive and culturally safe environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ culture and contributions are recognised, respected, and celebrated, both within our organisation and beyond through our sphere of influence.
Through continuous engagement, education, and collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and through our sphere of influence, we are committed to helping:
- Build strong and meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
- Protect and preserve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
- Promote cultural awareness within our sphere of influence.
- Create opportunities that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
To help celebrate the commencement of its RAP journey, Timberlink commissioned First Nations artist Tamay Beam to create artwork using timber from its Bell Bay manufacturing facility. (Instagram: @tamaybeamart) #Tamaybeamart
Timberlink CEO Paul O’Keefe & First Nations artist Tamay Beam