Our Reconciliation Action Plan

For a brighter, more inclusive future

Our fourth Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

This Stretch RAP builds on what we have learned, listens to the voices which have guided us, and challenges us to go further.

Our commitment to reconciliation is embedded into everything we do, and this Stretch RAP is a key component of our three-year strategy, “Be Curious & Exceptional.” This makes our RAP central to continually extending ourselves as an organisation that contributes to a just and equitable Australia.

Our vision for reconciliation

Our vision for reconciliation is that awareness, acknowledgement and respect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures is part of everyday life in an equitable and inclusive Australia. 

At Starlight, our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and our hope is that every child, including all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, experience a happy childhood. A happy childhood is associated with greater social connectedness, enhanced sense of self, and healthy life behaviours. This is why happiness matters.  

Our new Stretch RAP builds on the progress we’ve made so far and sets out a clear path for the next three years. At its heart, it focuses on three key areas:

1. Improving the wellbeing and happiness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people through our programs and partnerships, in particular, through our Healthier Futures Initiative.

2. Deepening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, built on trust, respect and collaboration.

3. Strengthening inclusive recruitment and retention practices to support a culturally safe and equitable workplace.

Shining brighter together

Our thanks to the commitment and alignment of the entire Starlight team to help us achieve our Reconciliation goals.

Further, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are crucial to developing and implementing a meaningful RAP. We're very grateful for the guidance of our external and internal RAP Advisors.

We've also continued to receive invaluable insights, learnings and advice from organisations at different stages of their Reconciliation journey. This has helped us anticipate challenges and incorporate aspects of successful models. Starlight's RAPs have been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. We look forward to continuing to work together on our reconciliation journey.