Reconciliation Action Plan
Our Commitment
Hunter Primary Care acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the strength, resilience and enduring connection to Country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and honour the important role they play in shaping our services, our organisation and our region.
Hunter Primary Care is committed to reconciliation and to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognise that reconciliation is an ongoing journey that requires action, accountability and genuine partnership.
Our Stretch RAP 2026–2029
Hunter Primary Care’s Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2026–2029 sets out our continued commitment to reconciliation and health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Developed in partnership with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, community members and stakeholders, this RAP builds on the strong foundations of our previous plans and reflects what we have heard through consultation, engagement and lived experience.
The RAP outlines practical actions under the four pillars of Relationships, Respect, Opportunities and Governance. It ensures reconciliation continues to be embedded across every part of our organisation, from workforce initiatives and partnerships to the design and delivery of our services.
As we enter this next phase, we are focused on strengthening cultural safety, deepening partnerships and delivering meaningful, measurable impact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across our region.
Our RAP Journey
Hunter Primary Care has been committed to reconciliation since signing a Statement of Commitment with Reconciliation Australia to develop a RAP in 2013. Each phase of our journey has strengthened our approach, moving from building awareness to embedding reconciliation as part of business as usual.
- Reflect RAP (2013–2014): Established our commitment to reconciliation and built foundational awareness across the organisation
- Innovate RAPs (2017–2019 and 2019–2021): Strengthened relationships and developed more structured approaches to engagement and service delivery
- Stretch RAP (2022–2025): Embedded reconciliation into organisational systems, policies and partnerships.
Our Stretch RAP 2026–2029 represents the next stage of this journey, focusing on deepening impact, strengthening accountability and embedding reconciliation across all areas of Hunter Primary Care.
Our RAP Working Group
Our RAP Working Group plays a critical role in guiding and strengthening our reconciliation journey.
The group includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and allies from across the organisation and is responsible for:
- Providing cultural guidance and leadership
- Monitoring progress against RAP actions
- Supporting implementation across services
- Strengthening engagement with community.
The group ensures that our RAP remains grounded in lived experience, cultural knowledge and community priorities.
Abby Richards
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Brandon Hall
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Byron Williams
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Hana Edgar-Jones
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Kathy Piper
Senior Psychologist and Clinical Manager, Primary Mental Health Services
Mel Tierney
Indigenous Peer Navigator, Suicide Prevention & Recovery
Myron Olsen
Indigenous Mental Health Care Coordinator, Suicide Prevention & Recovery
Nic Robertson
Senior People & Culture Business Partner