Reconciliation is about building better relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the benefit of all Australians.

Healthscope acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Lands upon which we operate across Australia.

As the continuing custodians of Country, we recognise their ongoing connection to land, waters and community and pay our respects to Australia’s First Peoples and their Elders, past, present and future.

To further build and establish relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations

Increase our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history, knowledge and rights

To provide employment and economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and actively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses as Healthscope suppliers. 

We will continue to build accountability and transparency by reporting what we achieve through this Reconciliation Action Plan as well as our learnings and challenges. 

Artwork

Karen Lee Mungarrja, a Wiradjuri artist of the Tubba-Gah clan, Dubbo, NSW, created the artwork ‘Murungidyal’ The Healing that is featured in the RAP.

In Karen’s words: “This artwork tells a story representing the values of Healthscope and the importance of community in the journey of care. The Boab tree represents healing, respect and individuality.

The Eucalyptus leaves are a representation of their use in Smoking Ceremony to welcome people and their use as bush medicine to heal. 

Meeting circles represent both the community and the staff that come together to provide care. The Journey symbol represents both the diversity of people who come to Healthscope and the journey of their healthcare. "The Rainbows are the symbol of hope”.