Arc Infrastructure has today marked an important milestone in our reconciliation journey with the launch of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The event took place at Linear Park on Noongar land and brought together employees, partners, community representatives and cultural leaders to recognise and celebrate this next step.
The launch opened with a Welcome to Country delivered by Noongar Elder Uncle Len Yarran, followed by a cultural performance from the Goolamwiin dance group led by Helen Walley-Stack. Guests also had the opportunity to view the artwork created for the Innovate RAP by Noongar Whadjuk and Ballardong artist Linda Lee Loo. Linda’s artwork represents Arc’s freight rail network, using colour and form to reflect different aspects of the business and the Traditional Lands across the southern half of Western Australia.
Arc Infrastructure Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Unwin acknowledged the significance of the moment, noting that the Innovate RAP builds on the foundations laid through Arc’s Reflect RAP launched in 2023. Since that time Arc has strengthened relationships with Aboriginal organisations, advanced cultural learning across the business and opened new pathways for engagement and partnership.
Stephanie highlighted Arc’s growing partnerships with the Waalitj Foundation and the Clontarf Foundation, which have supported cultural learning, Aboriginal employment, business capability development and local program delivery across the regions Arc operates in. She also recognised the contribution of Aboriginal businesses involved in producing the Innovate RAP, including Nani Creative and BlakLine Industries.
“The Innovate RAP moves us from awareness to action. It helps us deepen relationships, build cultural capability and embed reconciliation into the way we do business every day. Our network spans many Traditional Lands and our vision for reconciliation is about respect, partnership and long-term commitment. We want to create a workplace that is inclusive and culturally safe, and where all staff understand the value of truth telling and shared learning,” Stephanie said.
The Innovate RAP outlines actions across relationships, respect and opportunities, and sets clear goals for the next two years. Key commitments include strengthening partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organisations, expanding cultural awareness training, supporting Aboriginal businesses through procurement, and elevating Aboriginal voices and knowledge across Arc’s operations.
The morning concluded with catering by Bimba Foods, an Aboriginal-owned business led by emerging chef Daniel, a Badimaya, Yamatji, Whadjuk and Yued man whose menu integrates bush tucker ingredients with contemporary techniques.
The Innovate RAP is now available for employees, partners and community members to read online.
Printed copies and RAP artwork lanyards were provided to attendees as a tangible symbol of the company’s continuing journey toward a more connected, respectful and inclusive future.
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