Reconciliation Action Plan

Artwork: J.Gray (Dja Dja Wurrung) ‘My Map of Australia’ 2022, acrylic on canvas

At Capire, we want to formalise our commitment to reconciliation in Australia. In April 2026, we were pleased to have our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

As an organisation, and as a team of individuals, Capire supports the journey to reconciliation, as expressed in the Uluru Statement from the Heart, through calls for Voice, Treaty and Truth. As engagement specialists, our mission is to ‘give every person a voice’ – to amplify the voices of communities impacted by decisions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been silenced and their histories denied. We understand the need to acknowledge the wounds of history and to honour the traditions, cultures and wisdom of First Nations peoples as part of our reconciliation journey.

Through our engagement work, Capire has the privilege of interacting with thousands of Australians. With our reach into different communities, we can model respect and a commitment to reconciliation and meaningful relationships with First Nations peoples.

Andrew Gunstone, Co-Chair of Reconciliation Victoria, distinguishes between ‘performative’ and ‘substantive’ reconciliation. Performative reconciliation involves a ‘tick the box’ mentality and visible activities aimed at presenting an image that supports reconciliation. Substantive reconciliation involves a deep ongoing commitment to First Nations peoples’ rights, to challenging and condemning racism and white privilege, to truth-telling and education, to understandings of ‘equity’ and ‘equality’, allyship, RAPs, and the Uluru Statement from the Heart. We commit to substantive reconciliation.

Since Capire’s inception, reconciliation and building strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been key priorities. We have consistently approached engagement with First Nations communities with sensitivity, offering complete flexibility regarding the ‘who’, ‘when’ and ‘where’ of engagement. We also acknowledge that we are continuously learning about First Nations engagement through our experiences working with different individuals and groups across Australia.

Our executive team will be responsible for implementation of the RAP, with support from the Reconciliation Working Group.

Download Capire’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan