Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
RAP Advisory Group
Hockey Australia’s Innovate Reconcilation Action Plan | May 2025 - May 2027
This Innovate RAP builds on the foundations laid by our Reflect RAP, as we commit to making hockey a more inclusive and accessible sport for all by expanding our understanding of our core strengths and deepen our relationship with our community, staff, and stakeholders.
Hockey Australia’s Reflect Reconcilation Action Plan | June 2023 - July 2024
This Reflect RAP helped guide our relationships with First Nations people, promote their culture, develop and implement appropriate opportunities and define governance to ensure we achieve our reconciliation commitment and use our influence to advocate for social change.
Community Connection by artist: Jodie Herden - Gomeroi woman
This artwork represents the deep-rooted connection Hockey Australia has with its players, teams, staff, families and communities across Australia. The central Gathering circle represents Hockey Australia, branching out to community and grass roots levels that connect and intertwine for the love of the game, building strong foundations for all who play and are passionate about the sport. Hockey Australia is built on the values of Leadership, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion and Community, this is shown through the use of our star stories and Songlines in this artwork. We live under the Warrambul (The Milky Way), we are guided and play under the Southern Cross, connecting us from one side of the country to the other, as does the sport of Hockey. |
Hockey Australia Club Guidelines for the Cultural Inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Ongoing education is paramount to creating an environment of cultural inclusion. To ensure inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples*, cultural inclusion needs to be acknowledged and considered. The best practice guide provides tips to ensure that we are striving towards cultural inclusion.
ATSI Inclusion Club Guidelines
The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras proudly wear a First Nations uniform as an alternative playing strip.
The artwork was created by: Kevin Bynder, Whadjuk – Yuet – Balaadong Nyungar & Widi Badimia – Amangu Yamatji and Nova Peris, Gaagudju Peoples of Bunitj clan of West Arnhemland & Yawuru and Gidja Peoples of West and East Kimberleys
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Aspire Cairns Community 
Aspire is a registered charity designed to support disadvantaged youth to participate, in particular, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls. Through the signing of an MOU with Aspire Carins Community, Hockey Australia will investigate opportunities for mutual collaboration.
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