Reconciliation Action Plan 2025/27

At AIFS we recognise that strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples is essential to the work of our organisation, and will improve the impact of our research and related activities for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all Australians.

This is because we see that through reconciliation ‘the rising tide lifts all ships’. We recognise that dedication to reconciliation is essential to our mission, where every family is supported to thrive – meaning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families should have the same life chances and choices as non-Indigenous children and families.

We see too that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing can improve the lot for all Australian children and families. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which includes Innovate elements, is an important milestone in our ongoing reconciliation journey, as we build on our earlier actions and work to establish a strong foundation for future work.

RAP artwork

Our RAP uses elements of the artwork that AIFS commissioned from Bayadherra, which was founded by proud Aboriginal Yorta Yorta brother and sister Luke and Siena Tieri. As young emerging artists with a small Aboriginal business, their mission is to reflect their First Nations heritage in contemporary art pieces.

‘Nitel’ (to gather) represents the respectful engagement and cultural connection between AIFS and First Nations communities and depicts our journey towards reconciliation.