Increasing Indigenous engagement is a priority for Blackwoods. Wesfarmers, our parent company, produced its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2009 and in July 2022 released its eighth RAP, setting out what our businesses intend to do to drive towards our goal of a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
Wesfarmers have been recognised by Reconciliation Australia as mature in embedding reconciliation, and in 2017 was audited at STRECH level - defined as ‘suited to organisations that have developed strategies, and established a strong approach towards advancing reconciliation internally and within the organisation’s sphere of influence’. Wesfarmers is currently working towards ELEVATE status.
Blackwoods is particularly committed to increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team members, suppliers, contractors and the broader community through a wide range of activities.
The Blackwoods Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Strategy and Plan 2019- 2022 outlines key objectives and measurables across the business.