Greater Western Water (GWW) is putting its commitment to reconciliation into action during National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) by creating opportunities for employees to learn more about First Nations peoples, connect to Country and take action together.
This year’s theme for the week is “All In” which calls on all Australians to actively participate through everyday actions, conversations and behaviours that build trust, respect and meaningful change.
At GWW, being “All In” is reflected in how we work, partner, listen and learn.
This is outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan, which commits us to supporting First Nations businesses, strengthening cultural understanding, embedding First Nations knowledge and perspectives into our work and creating more employment opportunities.
Throughout the week, employees will have opportunities to learn, reflect and connect through a range of activities and cultural experiences.
These include attending a collaborative Treaty event with other water corporations, participation in the Little Long Walk with Victoria University, storytelling sessions and a visit from Taungurung Elder Uncle Rob, who will lead a Smoking Ceremony and share cultural knowledge, deepening understanding of First Nations cultures, histories and traditions.
GWW’s First Nations Partnerships Team Leader, Aunty Kym Monohan said reconciliation is about truth-telling, respect, and sharing responsibility for change.
“Reconciliation is a continuous journey that requires more than awareness - it calls for action,” she said. “It means listening to and centering First Nations voices, building trusted relationships and working in genuine partnership to support self-determination and community-led outcomes.”
“The water industry plays an important role in reconciliation by working with Traditional Owners and First Nations communities so that decisions reflect and uphold cultural and spiritual connections to Country.”
Read about GWW’s reconciliation commitments in our RAP.
