PORT ADELAIDE has launched its second Reconciliation Action Plan with a bold strategy to forge greater understanding between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-First Nations peoples in Australia.

The ‘Stretch’-stage plan will operate from June 2017 to June 2020 and is a framework for Port Adelaide to realise its vision for reconciliation.

It is endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, the independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes reconciliation by building relationships, rest and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Key points of Port Adelaide’s new Reconciliation Action Plan include:

  • Financial support for national and state-based initiatives around recognition and reconciliation.
  • Engagement of Port Adelaide staff, players and coaches around issues of cultural awareness, recognition and reconciliation.
  • Promotion of cultural awareness outside of AFL Indigenous Round matches.
  • Increase recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players and staff
  • Expand existing programs targeting Aboriginal young people in SA.

Port Adelaide chairman David Koch said the new Reconciliation Action Plan would guide the club's approach to Aboriginal affairs.

"In this Reconciliation Action Plan, Port Adelaide will extend itself in promoting reconciliation within our club’s four walls, throughout our strong membership base, and in every touchpoint in the football, commercial and community sectors," Mr Koch said.

"We are honoured to participate in Reconciliation Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plan program and are excited about our future rolling out our ambitious plan to keep leading the Australian Football industry in promoting inclusion, respect and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities."

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