What an honour it was in February to receive formal endorsement by Reconciliation Australia for our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at GJK Facility Services.
This action plan is the next logical step in our journey to contribute to a reconciled, just and equitable Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
With this endorsement, we are joining a network of more than 2200 corporate, government, and not-for-profit organisations that have made formal commitments to reconciliation through Reconciliation Australia’s RAP program.
GJK’s plan is available to download and read here.
About the artwork
The beautiful RAP artwork in our plan, shared above, is called “GJK Pathways to Reconciliation” and was created by Lani Balzan , a proud Aboriginal woman from the Wiradjuri people of the three-river tribe.
Lani created the piece to represent GJK and its connection with staff, families, friends, and community, coming together to learn and grow and close the gap between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous people by taking the journey together for a better understanding of Aboriginal culture.
The large gathering symbol represents GJK, with the people symbols representing employees, family, friends, and the community. The gold pathway represents our reconciliation journey, the paths are taken to build a better connection to Aboriginal culture across the land, and the work we have done with Aboriginal people over the years.
The Yarra River represented through the artwork, symbolizes the important land feature where GJK’s head office is located, with the six circle elements representing our offices in other states.
The eagle symbol represents strength and courage, and is also Lani’s totem and holds significant importance to Aboriginal culture. The eagle watches over and protects from above.
The three larger people symbols in golden colours represent GJK’s values.