Our Commitment to Reconciliation
Our vision is for a future where Australia’s First Nations peoples are valued, accepted and have equality in our society, where together we are walking forward and creating the future. We value First Nations custodianship of the land and rich heritage and want to see this preserved and celebrated for generations to come.
Our commitment to reconciliation is documented in our Reconciliation Action Plan, which formalises our commitment to forming authentic relationships of mutual respect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples within the communities we operate in so that we can create long lasting opportunities.
We’re honoured to present our new Reconciliation Action Plan artwork, created by proud Wakka Wakka man - artist and owner and Executive Director of Gilimbaa, David Williams. This artwork, entitled Our Past. Our Present. Our Future. The Extraordinary Potential of Us, explores Thales’s story of reconciliation, including our journey so far, and the chapters we are yet to write. Our story couldn’t exist without the thousands of years of histories, contributions, culture and stories of First Nations peoples, and we’re committed to listening, learning and growing, as we write the next chapters of our story, together. In this video, David shares some of his story and the inspiration behind the artwork.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan aims to achieve social change actions that positively impact communities.
Our vision is for a future where Australia’s First Nations peoples are valued, accepted and have equality in our society, where together we are walking forward and creating the future. We value First Nations custodianship of the land and rich heritage and want to see this preserved and celebrated for generations to come.
We seek to form authentic relationships of mutual respect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples within the communities we operate so that we can create long lasting opportunities. Our broad footprint across Australia, enables us to have a local presence, voice and impact.
We will:
- Inspire ambition in First Nations peoples through community outreach.
- Help achieve ambitions through supporting education and training opportunities.
- Provide equal and unbiased employment opportunities.
- Support a thriving business sector.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan aims to achieve social change actions that positively impact communities.
Reconciliation Action Plan Group: A collective of Thales Australia employees involved in the development, monitoring and reporting on Thales Australia’s progress against our Reconciliation Action Plan. The Group is sponsored by a Thales Australia Vice President and also provides strategic advice to relevant committees.
Trusted and enduring partnerships: The Clontarf Foundation, Mirri Mirri, CareerTrackers, Supply Nation and Jumbana Institute for Indigenous Education and Research.
Guluwa Scholarships: This scholarship offers students opportunities to work with Thales Australia.
CareerTrackers: Thales Australia has committed to employing 10 CareerTrackers students each year for 10 years.
