It’s twelve months since we launched our Reconciliation Journey Framework, and the Council is taking time to reflect on our unwavering commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Council has long been committed to its reconciliation journey, with efforts and initiatives in place well before the formal launch of the framework on 6 March 2025. This longstanding dedication laid a strong foundation for the continued progress over the past year. Today, we pause to reflect on the progress we have made and the work that still lies ahead. We remain deeply committed to reconciliation, ensuring that it shapes our actions, policies, and everyday interactions within our organisation.
What we’ve done this year
Our reconciliation journey has been guided by listening, learning, and taking meaningful steps towards genuine change.
In our accreditation and assessment work, we have made important progress. Recognising cultural safety as a separate domain in our refreshed Accreditation Standards marked a significant step forward. Additionally, we published a paper highlighting First Nations involvement in physiotherapy accreditation, reflecting our commitment to meaningful inclusion. Currently, we are updating our Cultural Safety Training for international physiotherapists with input from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reviewers to ensure the course remains relevant, contemporary and appropriate for First Nations communities and their health outcomes.
Over the past year, we’ve released a series of videos capturing the milestones of our reconciliation journey. These resources showcase how we’ve worked to involve community members, foster connection, and create positive impact. By sharing our journey openly, we invite others to join us in embracing the diverse ways of knowing, being and doing, and to walk alongside us in reconciliation.
Through yarns with our First Nations staff, we have listened to feedback, suggestions and insights. This ongoing dialogue has helped us adapt, grow, and ensure our approach remains responsive and respectful.
Our external independent Reconciliation Advisory Group continues to hold us accountable, engaging with us to guide and strengthen our reconciliation initiatives. The Reconciliation Working Group meets quarterly, ensuring we remain on track with the commitments outlined in our framework.
Our leadership team attended the IAHA Conference in December 2025, gaining valuable insights into opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation and leadership in healthcare.
The past year has been one of learning, connection, and progress.
What’s next
As we move ahead, we remain dedicated to genuine change, strong connections, and continuous progress on the path of reconciliation.
We recognise there remains more work ahead on our reconciliation journey. Together with our First Nations staff, partners and whole of organisation, we look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie before us – responding to them together.
Council staff at a Reconciliation gathering
