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Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019
effortlessly connecting Australians
with all the stories they love
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Changing Country
Foxtel commissioned We Are 27 Creative to create an artwork which tells A continuous series of lines move effortlessly from left to right passing
the story of Foxtel to coincide with the launch of this Reconciliation Action through the fireplace. This represents the Creation Spirit that connects the
Plan. Elements of this artwork are reproduced throughout this plan. country and connects Foxtel throughout Australia.
This artwork was created by Riki Salam, Founder and Creative Director of Additional tracks that flow above and below represent Culture lines, created
We Are 27 Creative. We Are 27 Creative is an agency which specialises in and handed down by the Creation Spirit. These Culture lines represent the
creating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art to help organisations grow, many peoples, nations, knowledges, laws and cultures throughout Australia.
strengthen and empower their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and
non-Indigenous employees and stakeholders to create culturally safe places The segmented sections of the Culture lines is also a contemporary
for everyone. reflection of looking at the various channels that Foxtel has on offer, each
showcasing different aspects of life. A traditional counter-balancing to
Changing Country the endless aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and
understandings of land, sea, sky and country.
Rich red orange lights dance effortlessly in the night sky.
The warm glow radiates throughout, the dreaming becomes reality, clap
sticks sound.
People gather to listen to many stories, creation stories, stories of drama,
intrigue, lesson and love.
From generation to generation culture is strengthened through story,
connecting people, connecting country, we come together. These stories
unite us all, we celebrate as one a Changing Country.
Artwork meaning and symbols:
The Circular symbol central to the artwork represents the original place of
storytelling, the camp fire. The 4 ‘U’ shape symbols that surround the fire
represent people seated around the fire, yarning and telling stories.
Each person brings with them an important implement, tool, or musical item
- (Clap sticks, Digging Stick, Spear & Woomera and Coolamon). These are
also representative of the 4 Foxtel playbook plays - Make it fun, Challenge
the norm, Be a Customer hero and Make it easy.
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 1
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Message from Peter Tonagh, Foxtel’s CEO
As we launch Foxtel’s fifth Foxtel has also been focused on sharing stories of Aboriginal and Torres
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) it Strait Islander excellence and success through our programming. In 2014,
is important for us to reflect on our we launched the third Who We Are documentary; Who We Are: Brave New
achievements to date and focus Clan. We have made all three of the Who We Are documentaries available at
on how we can expand Foxtel’s www.whoweare.com.au. Foxtel produced programs increasingly include an
contribution to reconciliation in Acknowledgement of Country in production credits and we are focused on
our country. profiling diversity in our content.
Since 2008, Foxtel has proudly Although it is important to acknowledge our successes we must not ignore
championed reconciliation and as one the journey which lies ahead. There is always more we can do.
of Australia’s most progressive and
dynamic media companies, we are This RAP will see Foxtel listening and learning from Aboriginal and
in a unique position to reach a large Torres Strait Islander organisations and friends, increasing our employee
cross-section of the community. engagement, growing our commitment to the next generation of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Australians and focusing on the role Foxtel
In our previous RAPs we have programming can play to honour and acknowledge our First Australians.
strived to not only make a positive
contribution to reconciliation in our country, but also step up as a leader. There is still a long way to go, yet we are confident Foxtel can make a
We are proud of our role as a Founding Member of the Media Reconciliation contribution to see positive change, not just for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Industry Network Group (RING), an organisation which leads, inspires Islander Australians, but a positive change for all Australians.
and embraces positive change with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Australians in the Australian media sector.
Peter Tonagh
Foxtel has long recognised the importance of empowering the next
generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We’ve worked Chief Executive Officer
closely to support the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME)
to enable them to help with even more young First Australian high school
students to finish high school and transition into university, further education
and training, and employment. We’ve also developed a relationship with
CareerTrackers, which has allowed us to actively support young Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander university students through internships on
their path to success. We look forward to continuing and growing these
commitments in this RAP.
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Message from Reconciliation Australia
Reconciliation Australia congratulates Foxtel is dedicated to driving reconciliation through employment and
Foxtel on its past successes and training outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and is
ongoing commitment to reconciliation committed to developing and implementing an employment pilot in Foxtel’s
as it implements its fifth Reconciliation Moonee Ponds or Robina offices for 5 new Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Action Plan (RAP). Islander employees each year in customer service roles.
As a long standing RAP partner, Foxtel’s Stretch RAP signifies its deep commitment to reconciliation within
Foxtel is a leading advocate for the organisation, as well as across its sphere of influence. On behalf of
reconciliation. Since implementing Reconciliation Australia, I commend Foxtel on its Stretch RAP and look
its first RAP in 2008, Foxtel has forward to following its ongoing reconciliation journey.
demonstrated exceptional progress
across the key dimensions of the RAP
program – relationships, respect, and Justin Mohamed
opportunities.
Chief Executive Officer
Foxtel understands the importance of building and maintaining respectful Reconciliation Australia
relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in order to
produce mutually beneficial outcomes. It champions these relationships
by celebrating and promoting National Reconciliation Week (NRW) each
year, and in 2016, partnered with Reconciliation Australia to promote our
Community Service Advertisement (CSA), allowing the key messaging of
NRW to resonate across the nation.
Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and
cultures is key to Foxtel’s core values and vision for reconciliation. It
demonstrates this through its commitment to embed cultural protocols into
the processes and functions of the organisation, including inviting a local
Traditional Owner to perform a Welcome to Country at all Foxtel RAP events,
and to continue to include an Acknowledgement of Country in Foxtel
production credits.
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Be A Customer Hero Make It Easy Challenge The Norm Make It Fun
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 5
The Australian Ballet Production Swan Lake, Ella Havelka weaving backstage at the National Centre for Performing Arts, Beijing. Photographer: Lisa Tomasetti 6 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019
Our Vision for Reconciliation
Foxtel’s Vision for Reconciliation is that we have a role
to play in supporting a positive future for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Australians; ensuring our
cultural history forms part of our cultural future.
Our role as one of Australia’s most progressive and
dynamic media companies is to grow, empower
and create opportunities for the next generation of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and
deepen our relationship with First Nations Australians
through our shared passion for storytelling.
We do this not only for the benefit of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Australians but because it is
important for all Australians.
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Foxtel: Who We Are
Foxtel is one of Australia’s most progressive and dynamic media companies,
directly employing around 2,800 people and delivering a diverse subscription
television service over cable, satellite and broadband distribution.
Employing 2,800 people
Foxtel launched our 20 channel cable service at 7.00pm on 23 October
directly
in 1995. With the birth of Foxtel, an entirely new industry was created,
revolutionising the way Australians watched television.
We effortlessly connect Australians to all the stories they love by offering a 2.8million subscribers
better entertainment experience every day to each one of our 2.8 million
subscribing homes through delivery of new and inspiring programming across
all genres, the world’s most popular channel brands, and investment in high
quality local content. Live and On Demand
As constant champions of innovation we have brought customers the iQ
personal digital recorder, Australia’s largest HD offering, the Foxtel Go and
the Foxtel Kids apps for tablets and mobile devices, subscription video on
demand (SVOD) service Foxtel Play and television, broadband and home Investing $700million in new
phone bundles with Foxtel internet and voice services delivered over
Australia’s largest telecommunications network. and original content
In addition, the subscription television sector invests around $700 million
every year in new and original Australian content. We also employ a further
2000 Australians through our partners to install and support Foxtel’s service
around the nation.
Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast
Foxtel’s Television Centre in North Ryde, Sydney is the headquarters of
Foxtel’s national subscription television operations and houses our television
studios, broadcast operations and cable and satellite transmission facilities.
Foxtel also operates two Customer Solutions Centres based in Moonee Ponds
in Melbourne and Robina on the Gold Coast.
8 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019Constant Champions of Innovation
Delivering:
– iQ personal digital recorder
– Australia’s largest HD offering
– Foxtel Go App
– Internet Delivered TV Service
– Television broadband and home
phone bundles with Foxtel
internet and voice services
delivered over Australia’s largest
telecommunications network
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players Darren Allen, Jay Jay Peni,
Daniel Cox, Jackson Williams and Dillan Jones from The Recruit on Fox 8.
Photographer: Gina Milicia
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 9Foxtel’s RAP Journey
As a leader in the Australian media and entertainment industry, Foxtel takes great pride in our
commitment to reconciliation. In 2008, we launched our first RAP and since then we’ve grown
our engagement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and shared many
stories of success and resilience with our customers and the wider Australian community.
Since we launched our first RAP we’ve learnt that it takes time to develop, implement and
embed RAP initiatives across the company. We know the most important element of our RAP
is to build deep relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and to
concentrate on collaboration in achieving our RAP actions. We are looking forward to growing
the profile of our RAP with our team members and Foxtel’s customers and stakeholders.
We’re proud of our RAP successes. Originally as the platform host of NITV and through the
Who We Are documentary series, Foxtel has been a champion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander stories. We are a founding member and play an active role in the Media RING, a
network of media and entertainment companies dedicated to reconciliation and have worked
very closely to support our RAP Partners Reconciliation Australia, AIME, CareerTrackers and
Supply Nation over our past four RAPs.
Foxtel takes very seriously our role as a broadcaster to millions of Australians. As such, we
have provided Reconciliation Australia, the Recognise campaign and AIME with resources to
create digital content, print advertising and on-air advertising to raise awareness of important
national campaigns including National Reconciliation Week, reconciliation messages around
the AFL’s Indigenous Round, and National Hoodie Day and The Other Election for AIME.
Foxtel commissioned programs increasingly include an Acknowledgement of Country in their
end credits and shows like River Cottage Australia share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
themed content with our customers.
10 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019Through the RAP, Foxtel will continue our commitment to hold Inspiration A new action in Foxtel’s RAP will see us develop an Aboriginal and Torres
Series sessions for Foxtel team members across our three sites to increase Strait Islander Reference Group of up to four Aboriginal and Torres Strait
their awareness and understanding about issues directly relating to Islander Australians who work in the Australian media and entertainment
reconciliation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs. industries. This Reference Group will provide strategic advice and direction
on the ongoing development and implementation of Foxtel’s RAP.
Foxtel’s RAP is championed across all levels of our organisation. The RAP
is Chaired by Bruce Meagher, Foxtel’s Group Director of Corporate Affairs, Our new RAP will also place renewed emphasis on embedding our RAP
and driven by our RAP Working Group which is made up of employees programs across the whole company and engaging Foxtel’s team members
with responsibility across Foxtel’s business areas. Foxtel’s RAP Working across our North Ryde, Moonee Ponds and Robina offices to increase
Group is a group open to any person in our organisation who wants to their cultural competency and understanding. We will continue to grow the
make a commitment to reconciliation. Currently, we have the following number of opportunities available to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait
positions represented: Community and Corporate Responsibility Manager, Islander Australians to enter our industry.
General Manager Sports Partnerships, Internal Communications Advisor,
Classification Manager, Procurement Manager – Indirect, People and Foxtel’s Stretch RAP will see us take the time to embed the RAP across the
Culture Advisors, Channel Manager – Foxtel Arts, Head of Production whole organisation and continue to live the values of our RAP across Foxtel.
and Development, Head of Programming – Lifestyle, Head of Internal
Communications as well as customer facing team members in our Moonee
Ponds and Robina offices. Five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team
members also play an active role on the RAP Working Group. This RAP was
developed after consultation with Foxtel’s RAP Partner organisations and a
number of engagement workshops with staff members representing all of Foxtel’s RAP is championed
Foxtel’s business units.
Foxtel’s Executive receives regular updates on the RAP through our
across all levels of our
Community Council, which is made up of Foxtel’s Executive Team Members. organisation.
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 11AIME students participating in a Tim Cahill All Stars soccer clinic for Foxtel’s Leadership in Sport session. 12 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019
Case Study: Leadership in Sport and AIME
The Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) is an Leah O’Gorman, Foxtel’s General Manager Sports Partnerships and RAP
organisation dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander success. Working Group member said: “The Leadership in Sport afternoon provided
AIME is a dynamic educational program that is proven to support Aboriginal some great insights into the careers of people who have played and work
and Torres Strait Islander students through high school and into university, in sport, it was an informative and fun afternoon. The AIME students were
employment or further education at the same rate as all Australian students. highly engaged all afternoon and it was a great way to celebrate National
Reconciliation Week with AIME and the AFL’s Indigenous Round.”
Foxtel has supported AIME for a number of years and in 2015 we celebrated
National Reconciliation Week with AIME by running a Leadership in Sport After the workshop, the students went to the opening game of the AFL’s
half-day workshop for 25 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from Indigenous Round where the Sydney Swans defeated Carlton at the Sydney
the south-west Sydney area. Cricket Ground.
Foxtel’s coverage of sport is second to none. As a company, we have Foxtel’s ongoing relationship with AIME allows us to support AIME through
access to sporting legends who have crafted their talent and skill into life- the development of online and digital resources for campaigns including
long careers. They are icons who have much knowledge and wisdom to The Other Election and National Hoodie Day. Foxtel also supports National
share. Hoodie Day each year and promotes AIME activities and campaigns to our
customers where possible.
Our Leadership in Sport workshop featured Australian motor racing
driver Mark Skaife OAM, Australian sprinter and Fox Sports presenter Matt
Shirvington, Ante Covic from the Western Sydney Wanderers, Australian
netball champion Keeley Devery OAM from Fox Sports, NRL player Andrew “The Leadership
Fifita and Adam Peacock from Fox Sports. They spent an afternoon with
the students, sharing lessons they’ve learned from their careers as well in Sport afternoon
as providing advice to the young participants about working towards their provided some
goals and achieving their dreams. great insights into
After the session, the AIME students were given new soccer gear and the careers of
had the opportunity to participate in a Foxtel All-Stars Tim Cahill Soccer people who have
Academy. The students were put through their paces on Foxtel’s tennis
court and learned soccer tactics during the clinic. Towards the end of the played and work in
Academy, a soccer match struck up and the students played a friendly game sport.”
against each other, much to their amusement.
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 13“Who We Are: Brave New Clan
celebrates diversity across Australia.”
Miranda Tapsell on the set of Who We Are: Brave New Clan.
14 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019Case Study: Who We Are
The Who We Are series was conceived by Foxtel, in partnership with
Reconciliation Australia, in 2010. Over the course of three documentaries;
Who We Are, Who We Are: In Sport and Who We Are: Brave New Clan,
the series celebrates who we are as a nation, right here and right now by
sharing positive stories of leadership, resilience and success.
Who We Are: Brave New Clan premiered on Foxtel’s Bio channel in
NAIDOC Week in 2014. It was directed by Leah Purcell and co-written by
Larissa Behrendt, Suzi Taylor and Leah Purcell.
Who We Are: Brave New Clan is a documentary following the lives of six
exceptional young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and showing
how in modern day Australia they engage with their communities, histories
and cultures.
As part of their contemporary lifestyles, these inspiring young Australians
showcase art, music, dance, politics, careers, histories, hunting, bush Director of Photography Dylan McDonald (L) with James Saunders (R) on the
medicine, language and stories. Their unique journeys span Aboriginal and set of Who We Are: Brave New Clan.
Torres Strait Islander cultures across the country, from the bustling streets of
Melbourne to the aquamarine vistas of the Torres Strait, and the spectacular
gorges of the Kimberley.
Of the documentary, Leah Purcell said: “We’re proud of the documentary
we’ve created – it promotes understanding and respect for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people, histories and cultures, while dispelling some
commonly held stereotypes. Who We Are: Brave New Clan celebrates
diversity across Australia and we hope it inspires audiences to find out more
about Indigenous place names, people, languages and cultures in their own
local area.”
You can watch all three of the Who We Are documentaries at
www.whoweare.com.au
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 15AIME students with their sporting heroes at Foxtel’s Leadership in Sport session.
Case Study: Growing Supplier Diversity with Muru Paper
Foxtel is a Founding Member of Supply Nation, an organisation dedicated Foxtel’s employees have whole-heartedly embraced the new direction in
to connecting Australian corporate companies with Aboriginal and Torres our stationery sourcing.
Strait Islander businesses to increase economic development opportunities
through procurement. Foxtel is continuing to deepen our relationship with Muru because by
directly supporting Mitchell’s business, we’re supporting Aboriginal and
In 2015, Foxtel’s procurement team developed a relationship with Muru Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities towards a brighter future,
Group, an Indigenous owned stationery business which is dedicated to while at the same time living the values of our RAP.
creating positive impact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Mitchell Ross, a descendant of the Bidjigal clan, was born and educated
in circumstances vastly different to those of his extended family and “Muru means
community. It was the hardships faced by those close to him that inspired ‘path’ or ‘pathway’
Mitchell to make a difference….and so Muru Group was born. and Mitchell’s
Muru means ‘path’ or ‘pathway’ and Mitchell’s vision is to create the pathway vision is to create
for a successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business sector that is the pathway
able to help disadvantaged communities. Muru Group has created a range
of products, and the design of these products reflects the strong connection for a successful
that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have with the land, which Aboriginal and
sustains and is sustained by people and rich culture. Torres Strait
Our relationship with Muru also helps Foxtel do our bit for the environment Islander business
by sourcing recycled paper containing 100% post-consumer recycled fibres.
sector.”
Brian Morrison, Foxtel’s Procurement Manager and RAP Working Group
member drove the formalisation of the relationship between Foxtel and
Muru Group. Of his relationship with Mitchell, Brian said: “It was great to
initially meet with Mitchell and learn of his vision and passion towards his Stuart Chapman from COS, Brian Morrison from Foxtel and
business and his community. To then be able to help Foxtel become an early Mitchell Ross from Muru Office Supplies with the paper from
Muru’s line of stationery.
and significant customer of this emerging business which provides benefits
to all involved, including Mitchell’s community is a thoroughly rewarding
experience both personally and professionally for all involved at Foxtel.”
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 17Foxtel’s first CareerTrackers intern Caitlin Stuart. Caitlin is now a Student Adviser at CareerTrackers. 18 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019
Case Study: CareerTrackers
In the summer of 2014 Foxtel hired our first CareerTrackers intern. “I’m so excited to
Caitlin Stuart, an Arts student from the University of Wollongong came
to Foxtel, not sure of where she wanted her career to go. Upon joining be in a position
Foxtel, Caitlin was very motivated by her one goal of finding a career which where I can have
reflected her own values; a career that would allow her to help, benefit and such a positive
empower others.
influence on
Since then, Foxtel has forged a relationship with CareerTrackers, a national young Aboriginal
not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating internship opportunities in
corporate organisations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university and Torres Strait
students. This program aims to support interns to develop skills, experience Islander university
and confidence that will be beneficial in their future careers. students.”
At Foxtel we are dedicated to making our intern experience as dynamic
and interesting as possible. Over her summer internship, Caitlin joined our
People and Culture team but was also given the opportunity to work in other
parts of the business. During this time Caitlin was included in a variety of
projects such as Foxtel’s annual Christmas Appeal and Street TV Program.
This fitted her personality perfectly as she had discovered an area of work
that met her personal goal of helping and empowering people.
Caitlin said of her internship: “Working at Foxtel helped me develop my
career goals and better understand how I could pursue a career that
matched my values within a professional environment. I’m now employed
as a Student Advisor at CareerTrackers and am grateful to be able to use
my experience at Foxtel and to guide and support other student interns in
corporate organisations. I’m so excited to be in a position where I can have
such a positive influence on young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
university students”.
Since Caitlin joined the Foxtel team, we have taken on board four more
CareerTrackers interns during the summer of 2015 and we expect to Foxtel’s CareerTrackers interns Madelyne Norris and
Caitlin Stuart celebrating AIME’s National Hoodie Day.
gradually grow that number of interns across our business over the course
of our fifth RAP.
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 19“The focus isn’t on finding the next
football superstar, but on giving
a once-in-a-lifetime experience
to young people who may not
otherwise get such opportunities.”
Foxtel Brand Ambassador Tim Cahill with Ambitions Tour participants at the
Ambitions Tour in 2015.
20 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019Case Study: Wrylka Colburn
The Foxtel All-Stars Tim Cahill Ambitions Tour is an initiative developed To show Wrylka our ongoing support and reward her for her achievements,
by Foxtel in partnership with Socceroo legend Tim Cahill to give teenage in June this year we invited her to attend the Socceroos game present the
football lovers from diverse backgrounds the inspiration and ambition to match ball to the team captains. She even had her moment of fame when
follow their dreams, on and off the football field. Applications are invited mentioned by our FOX SPORTS commentary team.
from all over Australia, from which 24 winning participants are flown into
camp to spend 5 days training and learning in a professional environment,
with Tim Cahill himself and a host of football and sports industry experts, all
fully funded by Foxtel. The focus isn’t on finding the next football superstar,
but on giving a once-in-a-lifetime experience to young people who may not
otherwise get such opportunities.
Wrylka is an 18 year old girl of Aboriginal heritage from Bateman’s Bay on “It is the boost
the NSW South Coast, who was selected by Foxtel and Tim for the inaugural
Ambitions Tour in 2014. What made Wrylka’s nomination stand out was her in confidence,
commitment to her Indigenous community and her dedication and work self-esteem
ethic to inspire those around her. She had a shining passion for women’s and inspiration
sport and role as an Aboriginal leader; supporting other Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander kids within her own community to get involved in sports that many of
and other extra-curricular activities. our participants
Whilst on the Tour, there was one experience that Foxtel delivered that need in order
meant more to Wrylka than any other; meeting her role model and idol, Kyah to reach their
Simon. Kyah, is one of Australia’s most successful female footballers and is personal goals.”
an Indigenous Australian. She’s currently playing for Sydney FC women’s
side and the Matildas. Having the opportunity to receive one-to-one advice
and swap stories with football idol Kyah is something that Wrylka said she
would never forget.
The Ambitions Tour isn’t a one-off experience. It is the boost in confidence,
self-esteem and inspiration that many of our participants need in order to
reach their personal goals, and it is the start of life-long friendships. Since
the Ambitions Tour, Wrylka has moved to Wollongong to attend Wollongong
University, started playing for the Illawarra Stingrays premier league and also
secured a place in the AFL’s National under 18 female Indigenous squad.
Foxtel Brand Ambassador Tim Cahill with Ambitions Tour
participants at the Ambitions Tour in 2015.
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 21Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019
Foxtel’s Stretch RAP will see us take the
time to embed the RAP across the whole
organisation and continue to live the values
of our RAP across Foxtel.
22 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019Relationships
Foxtel recognises the importance of building deep relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities, organisations and individuals through our RAP. As a company with a commitment to sharing
Australian stories, it is vital we build and maintain positive relationships with our First Nations peoples.
Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Foxtel’s RAP Working Group will meet 6 times per year to February, April, June, August, October, Community and Corporate
report on the implementation of the RAP December 2017, 2018, 2019 Responsibility Manager
Foxtel will invite subject matter experts from the Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander community and the RAP February, June, October, 2017, 2018, 2019
community to speak at 3 RAP Working Group meetings
1. R
AP Working Group Foxtel’s RAP
Working Group will actively monitor RAP Working Group Chair
RAP development and implementation RAP Working Group to oversee the development, January 2017
endorsement and launch of the RAP
Ensure there are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ongoing
peoples on the RAP Working Group
RAP Working Group
Establish Terms of Reference for the RAP Working Group July 2017
Foxtel will develop a Reference Group of First Australians
who work in the Australian media and entertainment 27 May 2017
2. RAP Reference Group to provide industry to provide strategic input into Foxtel’s RAP Community and Corporate
cultural and strategic guidance to the Responsibility Manager
RAP Working Group
The Reference Group will have 2 meetings per year May, November, 2017, 2018, 2019
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 23Relationships
Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Work with Foxtel Partners Telstra and News Corp Australia,
to identify opportunities to work on RAP activities where
possible
2 meetings per year between Foxtel Corporate Affairs
team and Telstra RAP team to discuss opportunities to February, August, 2017, 2018, 2019
work together to achieve RAP goals
2 meetings per year between Foxtel Corporate Affairs
3. Build and strengthen partnerships team and News Corp Australia RAP team to discuss
with external stakeholders to promote opportunities to work together to achieve RAP goals Community and Corporate
reconciliation within our sphere of Responsibility Manager
influence
Continue to play an active role in the Media RING by
attending Media RING Meetings (4 meetings annually), January, February, March, April, May,
standing in the Media RING Executive Election and June, July, August, September, October,
working on the Raising Awareness and Advocacy November, December, 2017, 2018, 2019
Subcommittee (4 meetings annually) to achieve Media
RING objectives
Continue to participate in the Business Council of March, June, September, December, 2017,
Australia’s Business Indigenous Network and attend 4 2018, 2019
meetings annually
Develop and run an Artist in Residence program with
4. National Reconciliation Week local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artist to work
Celebrate National Reconciliation with Foxtel employees to design and paint a mural during
Week (NRW) to strengthen and National Reconciliation Week Community and Corporate
27 May – 3 June 2017, 2018, 2019
maintain relationships between Responsibility Manager
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander • 2017 – North Ryde Art Project
staff and Foxtel team members • 2018 – Moonee Ponds Art Project
• 2019 – Robina Art Project
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Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Organise 3 internal NRW events each year, one event in Community and Corporate
each office, in addition to the Artist in residence program Responsibility Manager
Register all our NRW events via Reconciliation Australia’s RAP Working Group Chair
NRW Website
4. National Reconciliation Week Encourage staff and senior leaders to participate in 27 May – 3 June 2017, 2018, 2019
Celebrate National Reconciliation external events to recognise and celebrate NRW Internal Communications
Week (NRW) to strengthen and Advisor
maintain relationships between
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engage all Foxtel employees in internal NRW activities
staff and Foxtel team members
In collaboration with Reconciliation Australia, Foxtel will Community and Corporate
support National Reconciliation Week awareness raising Responsibility Manager
campaign annually
Foxtel will meet with Reconciliation Australia twice per year Community and Corporate
February, August 2017, 2018, 2019
to discuss campaign support requirements. Responsibility Manager
Implement and review an engagement plan to work with
our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders
December 2017
Meet with three local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
5. Relationships with First Australians organisations to develop guiding principles for future
Build, maintain and leverage mutually engagement
beneficial relationships with Aboriginal RAP Working Group Chair
and Torres Strait Islander peoples,
communities and organisations to Identify the Traditional Owners of the North Ryde, Moonee
achieve positive outcomes May 2017
Ponds and Robina areas
Invite Traditional Owners to participate in one RAP event in May, 2017, 2018, 2019
each location annually
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 25Relationships
Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Community and Corporate
Implement and review a strategy to communicate our RAP Responsibility Manager &
to internal and external stakeholders Internal Communications
December 2017 Advisor
Promote reconciliation through ongoing active
engagement with stakeholders
Engage senior leaders in the delivery of RAP outcomes June 2017 RAP Working Group Chair
6. RAP Awareness
Raise internal and external awareness Team leaders/managers to ensure RAP initiatives are
of our RAP to promote reconciliation December 2017
implemented within their teams
across our business and sector
Showcase Foxtel’s RAP Partners and RAP success stories Corporate
to Foxtel’s customers 2 times per year through Foxtel’s May, November 2017, 2018, 2019 Communications
website Manager
Showcase Foxtel RAP Partners and RAP stories of success Community and Corporate
July 2017, 2018, 2019
in Foxtel’s social media channels Responsibility Manager
February, May, August, November 2017, Internal Communications
Provide quarterly updates on RAP progress to all staff 2018, 2019 Advisor
26 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019Respect
Foxtel is committed to celebrating and acknowledging the rich cultural history of Australia’s First Nations
peoples. We know and understand that our cultural history forms part of our cultural future.
Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Implement and review a cultural competency training strategy
for Foxtel employees which defines continuous cultural learning
needs of employees in all areas of our business and considers June 2018 Head of Learning and Development
various ways cultural learning can be provided (online, face to
face workshops, cultural immersion)
All RAP Working Group members to undertake cultural learning Community and Corporate
December 2017
activities Responsibility Manager
All senior executive to undertake cultural learning workshop May 2017 RAP Working Group Chair
Provide at least two face-to-face half day workshop for 20 (0.7%)
staff each annually Community and Corporate
1. Cultural Awareness Training and September 2017, 2018, 2019
Development for Staff Responsibility Manager
Provide at least one face-to-face half day workshop for 20 (0.7%)
Increase knowledge and members of Foxtel’s creative team annually
understanding of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories Increase cultural learning targets each year for face-to-face and
and achievements September 2017, 2018 RAP Working Group Chair
online training
Investigate online cultural awareness training programs and Community and Corporate
providers appropriate for our organisation, including Aboriginal December 2017 Responsibility Manager & Head of
and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness providers Learning and Development
250 (9%) staff to access online cultural awareness training December 2018
annually
Make online cultural awareness training available to all new staff in Head of Learning and Development
induction processes
December 2019
Encourage all staff to complete online cultural awareness training
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 27Respect
Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Review, publish and make available Foxtel’s Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Protocols for Acknowledgement of Country and 30 June 2017
Welcome to Country, differentiating between different sites, on
Foxtel’s intranet FLASH Community and Corporate
Responsibility Manager
Conduct an Acknowledgement of Country at Foxtel Leadership June 2017, 2018, 2019
event each year
Maintain and review a list of key contacts for organising a June 2017 RAP Working Group
Welcome to Country
2. A
boriginal and Torres Strait Islander Invite a Traditional Owner to give a Welcome to Country at all
Cultural Protocols Foxtel RAP events (at least 2 per year) May, July 2017, 2018, 2019
Embed cultural protocols in our
organisation’s processes and
functions Include Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of all Community and Corporate
December 2017 Responsibility Manager
important internal meetings
Arrange for prominent Acknowledgement of Country signage in
all three sites and in key meeting rooms
Continue to include an Acknowledgement of Country in Foxtel Head of Production and
production credits July 2017 Development
Develop a strategy to educate staff around the meaning and
significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural RAP Working Group
protocols
Provide opportunities for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
3. C
elebrate NAIDOC Week July 2016, 2017, 2018
staff to participate in local NAIDOC events
Support Foxtel Aboriginal and Torres Community and Corporate
Strait Islander employees to engage Responsibility Manager
with their cultures and communities
through NAIDOC Week events Review HR policies and procedures to ensure there are no July 2017
barriers to staff participating in NAIDOC Week
28 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019Respect
Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Community and Corporate
3. C
elebrate NAIDOC Week Promote NAIDOC Week events to all staff and encourage Foxtel Responsibility Manager and Internal
Support Foxtel Aboriginal and Torres employees to participate in events in the local community Communications Advisor
Strait Islander employees to engage July 2016, 2017, 2018
with their cultures and communities
through NAIDOC Week events Hold an Inspiration Series session in each office location during Community and Corporate
NAIDOC Week on RAP and reconciliation themes annually Responsibility Manager
4. Foxtel’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Develop a Production Guide for all Foxtel productions to
Islander Production Guide encourage them to include reconciliation and/or Aboriginal and December 2018
Encourage respect for Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander themes in commissioned productions Head of Production and
and Torres Strait Islander peoples Development
and cultures through commissioned Make the Production Guide available to all Foxtel commissioned
productions January 2019
productions
Encourage Foxtel employees to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander cultural activities in team building initiatives
Community and Corporate
July 2018 Responsibility Manager
Develop a database of cultural activities that Foxtel staff can
access when organising team building activities
5. Cultural Engagement
Engage Foxtel employees in other Organise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander themed rounds in
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander July 2017 Events Manager
Foxtel trivia nights
cultural learning activities
Distribute information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander December 2019 Internal Communications Advisor
exhibitions and events to staff
Investigate opportunities to engage Foxtel staff in cultural December 2017, 2018 & Community and Corporate
immersion activities 2019 Responsibility Manager
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 29Opportunities
Foxtel can make a contribution to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community by developing
opportunities to support a positive future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians through
employment, procurement, professional development, retention of employees and through telling
uniquely Australian stories.
Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Implement a RAP engagement campaign and audit which will Community and Corporate
enable us to accurately measure, for the first time, the numbers July 2017 Responsibility Manager and Internal
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in our Communications Advisor
organisation
Based on audit results, set an employment target to increase Director – People and Culture
December 2017
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment Operations
Review and update an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
employment and retention strategy, which includes professional People and Culture Advisor
development
July 2018
1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Employment Engage with existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff Community and Corporate
Increase the recruitment and retention to consult on employment and retention strategies, including Responsibility Manager
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professional development
employees within Foxtel
Develop and implement an employment pilot in Foxtel’s Moonee Director – People and Culture
Ponds or Robina offices for 5 new Aboriginal and Torres Strait December 2019 Operations
Islander employees each year in customer service roles
Foxtel to join Diversity Council of Australia’s National Indigenous Community and Corporate
Corporate Network and encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait May 2017 Responsibility Manager
Islander employees to participate
Profile one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff member December 2017 Head of Talent
on Foxtel’s Careers website and Career Communications
30 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019Opportunities
Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Include language encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait
1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Islander Australians to apply for roles in Foxtel’s Career December 2018 Head of Talent
Employment Communications
Increase the recruitment and retention
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Leave
employees within Foxtel Community and Corporate
policy, including leave for Sorry Business, as part of a broader December 2017 Responsibility Manager
Foxtel Diversity and Inclusion strategy and Cultural Leave
Implement, review and update an Aboriginal and Torres Strait December 2017
Islander procurement strategy
Develop at least three new commercial relationships with December 2018 Procurement Manager - Indirect
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses
2. A
boriginal and Torres Strait Islander Increase Foxtel’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Supplier Diversity December 2019
procurement spend by 10% by 2019
Increase opportunities for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander businesses Foxtel will support Supply Nation Connect Conference based on Community and Corporate
to supply their goods and services to May 2017, 2018, 2019
Supply Nation’s requirements Responsibility Manager
Foxtel
Foxtel will meet with Supply Nation two times per year to maintain Community and Corporate
February, July 2017, 2018,
our relationship, advise on procurement strategy and to identify Responsibility Manager and
2019
where Supply Nation needs assistance from Foxtel Procurement Manager - Indirect
Community and Corporate
Continue membership with Supply Nation January 2017, 2018, 2019 Responsibility Manager
Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art during NAIDOC
3. A
boriginal and Torres Strait Islander July 2017, 2018, 2019 Channel Manager – Foxtel Arts
Week on Foxtel Arts
Content
Showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander cultures through Foxtel’s
channels Curate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander movies and television July 2018, 2019 RAP Working Group Chair
shows on Anytime during NAIDOC Week
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 31Opportunities
Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Conduct an audit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content
available on Foxtel’s channels with a view to understanding December 2018
Foxtel’s existing programming commitment
Where appropriate, ensure Foxtel commissioned productions
include elements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
3. A
boriginal and Torres Strait Islander Production Guide
Content
December 2019 Head of Production and
Showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Development
Islander cultures through Foxtel’s Investigate the possibility of procuring funding (both internal and
channels external) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or reconciliation
themed production
Engage in a First Look deal with one Aboriginal and Torres Strait December 2018
Islander production company
Conduct a Recognise Inspiration Series session in each of Foxtel’s February 2017
offices
4. Recognise Campaign
Prominently support the Recognise
Showcase Recognise Community Service Announcements on Community and Corporate
campaign, the campaign for May 2017, 2018, 2019
Foxtel’s channels Responsibility Manager
Constitutional Recognition of First
Australians
Identify opportunities to support Recognise campaign with May 2017
Recognise team
Work with Qantas to identify whether a Welcome to Country for December 2017
incoming international flights is a viable option
5. In-Flight Entertainment Head of Programming – Lifestyle
Partner with Qantas to develop Develop a plan to implement Welcome to Country for in-flight & Community and Corporate
in-flight Welcome to Country for entertainment on international flights Responsibility Manager
international flights December 2018
Develop an engagement strategy to ensure Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander partners are consulted on the project
32 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019Opportunities
Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Grow our CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship program:
6. Next Generation • 2017 to 4 interns December 2017, 2018, 2019 People and Culture Advisor
Identify opportunities to engage the • 2018 to 6 interns
next generation of Aboriginal and • 2019 to 8 interns
Torres Strait Islander Australians in the
Australian media and entertainment
industry Community and Corporate
May, August, 2017, 2018,
Work with Foxtel Sports Partners to run Leadership in Sport Responsibility Manager & Sports
2019 Partnerships Manager
Meet with AIME twice per year to develop strategies for ongoing February, August 2017,
support 2018, 2019
Support National Hoodie Day annually July 2017, 2018, 2019
Community and Corporate
7. P
artnerships – AIME Support AIME Gala Ball activities annually November 2017, 2018, 2019 Responsibility Manager
Foxtel will continue to support AIME
(Australian Indigenous Mentoring
Experience) as a partner Support AIME national campaign activities based on AIME’s July 2017, 2018, 2019
requirements
Engage Foxtel staff in AIME volunteer opportunities December 2017, 2018, 2019
Procurement & Internal
Hold an annual AIME Apparel in-house shop in North Ryde office September 2017, 2018, 2019 Communications
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 33Tracking progress and reporting
Action Target Timeline Responsibility
Complete and submit the RAP Impact Measurement September 2017, 2018, 2019
Questionnaire to Reconciliation Australia
1. Report RAP
Report on achievements, challenges
and learnings to Reconciliation Investigate participating in the RAP Barometer June 2018 Corporate Affairs
Australia for inclusion in the RAP
Impact Measurement Report
Develop and implement systems and capability needs to track, December 2019
measure and report on RAP activities
Publically report our RAP achievements, challenges and learnings December 2019
2. Report RAP achievements,
challenges and learnings internally Progress reports on the implementation of Foxtel’s RAP will be Corporate Affairs
and externally given to Foxtel’s Community Council 4 times per year (Foxtel March, July, November,
January, 2017, 2018, 2019
Executives)
In partnership with Reconciliation Australia, develop a new RAP December 2018
based on learnings, challenges and achievements
3. Review, refresh and update RAP Corporate Affairs
Send draft RAP to Reconciliation Australia for formal feedback and February 2019
endorsement
Contact details
Name: Brooke Pettit
Position: Community and Corporate Responsibility Manager, Foxtel
Phone: 02 9813 6000
Email: corporateaffairs@foxtel.com.au
34 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019
Foxtel is committed to celebrating
and acknowledging the rich cultural
history of Australia’s First Nations
peoples. We know and understand
that our cultural history forms part
of our cultural future.
Noel Butler and Paul West on Foxtel’s Lifestyle FOOD.
Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019 35Harry Sabatino and crew on the set of Who We Are: Brave New Clan. 36 Foxtel Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019
Supporting the positive future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; ensuring our cultural history forms part of our cultural future.
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