AARNet Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

Our Reflect RAP

This document marks the beginning of AARNet’s formal commitment to reconciliation

AARNet Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2025

Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

AARNet's Reflect RAP begins our journey toward reconciliation, guided by respect, learning, and genuine connection.

Acknowledgement of Country

AARNet acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands we work upon and connect across, recognising the profound connection to lands, waters and communities where we operate.

We honour the enduring cultural legacy and continuous thread of storytelling and communication of the world’s most ancient living cultures.

We extend our respect to the Elders, those who have passed, those who are with us today, and those who will guide us into the future.

Introduction to our Reflect RAP

This inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) marks the beginning of AARNet’s formal commitment to reconciliation. Our RAP will guide us on our journey to deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and contributions.

Through listening, learning, and collaboration, we aim to lay a strong foundation for future action—embedding reconciliation in our values and operations while making meaningful impact to reconciliation in our workplace and beyond.

We express our gratitude to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals who have generously shared their wisdom and insights during the formulation of our Reflect RAP.

AARNet Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2025

AARNet's first Reflect RAP sets the foundation for meaningful reconciliation through respect, learning, and collaboration.

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About the artwork

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, AARNet commissioned a bespoke artwork to support the design and development of our Reflect RAP. Created by Kamilaroi artist Bianca Gardiner-Dodd, the piece captures the idea that just as traditional pathways once connected remote villages and camps, AARNet’s network weaves a powerful digital connection across Australia.

AARNet

Meeting places: 38 universities and CSIRO

Values

Underwater cables

Terrestrial cables

About the artist

Bianca Gardiner-Dodd is a Kamilaroi woman with cultural ties to Bundjalung through her husband and children. Born in Liverpool, New South Wales, Bianca has spent the last 35 years living on the Far North Coast, in the Tweed region of NSW.