reconciliation commitments in line with its own business objectives, for the most effective outcomes. 

These outcomes contribute towards the five dimensions of reconciliation: race relations; equality and equity; institutional integrity; unity; and historical acceptance. 

It is critical to not only uphold all five dimensions of reconciliation, but also increase awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge, and leadership across all sectors of Australian society. 

This Reflect RAP enables Cannings Purple to deepen its understanding of its sphere of influence and the unique contribution it can make to lead progress across the five dimensions. Getting these first steps right will ensure the sustainability of future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives, and provide meaningful impact toward Australia’s reconciliation journey.

Congratulations Cannings Purple, welcome to the RAP program, and I look forward to following your reconciliation journey in the years to come.

Karen Mundine
Chief Executive Officer
Reconciliation Australia

Reconciliation Australia welcomes Cannings Purple to the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program with the formal endorsement of its inaugural Reflect RAP.  

Cannings Purple joins a network of more than 2,200 corporate, government, and not-for-profit organisations that have made a formal commitment to reconciliation through the RAP program. 

Since 2006, RAPs have provided a framework for organisations to leverage their structures and diverse spheres of influence to support the national reconciliation movement. The program’s potential for impact is greater than ever, with close to 3 million people now working or studying in an organisation with a RAP. 

The four RAP types — Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate — allow RAP partners to continuously develop and strengthen reconciliation commitments in new ways. This Reflect RAP will lay the foundations, priming the workplace for future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives.

The RAP program’s strength is its framework of relationships, respect, and opportunities, allowing an organisation to strategically set its

At Cannings Purple we are proud of the ties we have forged with Aboriginal people in our workplace and in our community, and of the meaningful work we do together.  We also recognise that we can do more.  

The Reflect phase of our RAP will allow us to focus on what we can do to further strengthen our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, and better demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation - through mindful and positive action. 

More than a document, our RAP is a living plan. It is a product of the combined efforts of our dedicated Reconciliation Working Group members, engagement with our entire team, and a very clear mandate and support from our Board and executive team.

We recognise that an important goal of our RAP is creating cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people we employ or work with, and to this end, are committed to delivering the actions we have outlined in the Plan.

We also look forward to further strengthening our capacity and capability to provide respectful strategic communications advice to clients in relation to reconciliation, continuing our own learning journey as a team, and continuing to promote and support Aboriginal organisations. 

We offer the people of the Noongar Nation, the Custodians of the Land we operate on, our respect, our friendship, and our commitment to supporting our shared vision of a reconciled society.

Annette Ellis
Managing Director
and Chair of Cannings Purple’s Reconciliation Working Group

At Cannings Purple, we have long been committed to promoting the importance of reconciliation, and our team is excited to formalise this commitment with the development of our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

We also understand that reconciliation, the Voice to Parliament, and other key features of the Uluru Statement of the Heart are important conversations that the nation has to have, and we are committed to helping to drive those.

As we embark on this more formal process to be the change we want to see in our society, we acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people as the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we operate. We also acknowledge the many Traditional Owners of the Lands on which our clients operate across Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders – past and present.

Importantly, our Board strongly supports Cannings Purple’s ongoing partnership with the Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), in support of its mission: To build capacity and prosperity for Noongar and other First Nations people.

I am incredibly proud to be part of this team of people who share a genuine passion for positive change and look forward to reporting on our progress in the months and years ahead.

Karen Brown
Cannings Purple Non-Executive Chair

Noongar Yorga - Aboriginal Woman of the Noongar Nation, born in Albany, Western Australia. My family connections are from Gnowangerup, a small town in Western Australia. I was raised in Perth and consider Perth my home. 

I love spending time with those that I love and have a strong bond with my family. Much of my work is greatly influenced by family, cultural connections, my spirituality and relationships. 

I can express myself whole-heartedly through my artwork.
I believe art is one of the greatest tools to help with any mental and emotional issues. I have always loved painting, design and experimenting in a variety of art mediums. I am especially drawn to the challenge of conveying to others, through art, how I am influenced by my spirituality, my culture and my life experiences.
I use art as a platform for storytelling. 

We all have a story to tell and art is one of the most creative forms to share our stories.

I am a proud Whadjuk, Nyikina, Minang, Ballardong woman of Western Australia. 

I am passionate about creating meaningful connections through my designs and sharing my knowledge with others. I’ve always had a creative nature and drive to express myself through art and storytelling. 

In 2020 I created Paperbark Prints, a unique greeting card business that prides itself on creating cards that connect you to Aboriginal Australia. Each print tells its own unique story and is a high quality product that leaves a lasting impression and showcases Aboriginal culture. 

Through Paperbark Prints I have had the privilege of continuing my love for art and design by creating Aboriginal artworks, paintings, digital art and graphic design.