St John Ambulance SA Annual Report 2022-23

Annual Report 2022/23

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Acknowledgement of Country St John Ambulance SA acknowledges and pays respect to Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples; the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we are fortunate enough to live, work and learn.

We acknowledge their enduring cultural, spiritual and emotional connection to Country, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Reconciliation Action Plan We are proud to work in a spirit of reconciliation towards a more diverse and inclusive St John Ambulance SA. Having completed our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), as an organisation we have been able to reflect on our cultural inclusivity and provide educational opportunities to members to understand and embrace the concept of reconciliation and apply it in their everyday lives. Our Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RWG) is comprised of passionate individuals who have championed the areas of relationships, respect, opportunities and governance in relation to reconciliation. We have shared our skills and knowledge in first aid and social support with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and embraced opportunities to learn and understand more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and their rich history. As we continue on our journey of reconciliation, work is underway to develop our Innovate RAP and we look forward to continuing to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities towards greater support and shared understanding.