Spirit of Reconciliation
Reconciliation Action Plan
As Australia's largest airline and a national icon, Qantas has a responsibility to ensure our business reflects the values of inclusion and diversity. Through the Qantas Reconciliation Action Plan, Qantas is undertaking a range of initiatives to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous Australian) community and to promote shared pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and cultures.
Qantas remains committed to reconciliation and building relationships for change between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. We endorse the vision of a nation which values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, cultures and peoples and recognises their unique position as the original custodians of Australia.
The launch of the Qantas Reconciliation Action Plan In November 2007 was a positive step forward towards that commitment and in fostering Reconciliation in the broader Australian community.
Reconciliation Australia requires organisations to refresh their RAP based on past learnings and to allow for new developments and ideas around achieving the aims of reconciliation within and outside of our organisation.
In May 2009, the Qantas Reconciliation Action Plan * was refreshed in line with Reconciliation Australia's elements of Respect, Relationships and Opportunities. Read the 2009 Qantas Reconciliation Action Plan.
In July 2009 Qantas was recognised for its Reconciliation Action Plan when it won the "Established Business" category of the Queensland Government's Reconciliation Awards for Business.
Reconciliation Action Plan Report
Reconciliation Australia, with whom Qantas developed its initial Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), requires Qantas to report annually on implementation of its RAP.
Our second report was released during Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June 2010.
View the second Qantas Reconciliation Action Plan Report.
I Still Call Australia Home
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture features prominently as part of the new Qantas advertising campaign and brings Indigenous language to a broader Australian and international audience for the first time.
The "I Still Call Australia Home" campaign has been running for 10 years and is now widely recognised and associated with Qantas. The new advertisement, launched on 22 August 2009, presented a unique opportunity for Qantas to reflect its proud history of supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and cultures.
Inflight Entertainment
Qantas screens Indigenous programs on Inflight entertainment (IFE) to mark special events on the Indigenous calendar and throughout the year as part of mainstream programming.
Qantas IFE features films and documentaries with Indigenous themes on domestic and international services and which are made by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous film-makers. Qantas' inflight radio programs feature Indigenous music and interviews on Indigenous issues.
Read the transcripts of interviews which have aired on inflight radio and see what programs are available on inflight entertainment.
Partnerships
Qantas' Reconciliation Programs' partnerships are aligned with our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) initiatives.
Please note, we do not accept unsolicited applications for individual or group travel assistance.
Qantas' current Indigenous partnerships include:
- Australian Indigenous Minority Supplier Council (AIMSC)
- Deadly Awards 2011
- Indigenous Engineering Summer School
- National Gallery of Australia (Indigenous art and education)
- Yothu Yindi Foundation
Respecting Indigenous culture for travellers
For travellers who want to know more about respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures while travelling in Australia, read the brochure "Welcome to Country: Respecting Indigenous Culture for Travellers in Australia". *
Purchasing Aboriginal Art
The publication "Purchasing Aboriginal Art: A Consumer Guide" provides information about making informed and ethical choices when purchasing Aboriginal art and artefacts.
The publication is the result of wide-ranging consultation with artists, art centres, galleries, consumer affairs, legal and industry representatives in Australia. It was produced by the Association of Northern Kimberly and Arnhem Land Artists and the Arts NT Indigenous Arts Development Unit.
Read the publication in English, German, French and Japanese.*
Indigenous Tourism
Tourism Australia supports the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tourism operators in Australia and provides information about a number of market and export ready Indigenous tour operators across Australia.
Visit Tourism Australia's Indigenous Tourism website.
Indigenous Employment
For information, about general employment opportunities, the Qantas Graduate Program, school-based traineeships and university cadetships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and to register for employment and for job alerts visit the Qantas Careers website.
