Building strong, respectful and lasting relationships with First Nations people is at the centre Pilbara Ports’ inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan launched this week.
The Reflect RAP (August 2025 – December 2026) sets a framework to guide reconciliation initiatives within the workplace and across port communities and was launched at Port Hedland.
The launch event brought together Pilbara Ports Board, employees, Traditional Custodians and community members and included a Welcome to Country followed by light refreshments and a celebratory cake.
Pilbara Ports Chief Executive Officer Samuel McSkimming says the Reflect RAP represented an important step forward in Pilbara Ports reconciliation journey.
“Our Reflect RAP is an opportunity for us to listen, learn and take meaningful steps towards reconciliation in our workplace,” he says.
“This plan ensures reconciliation is embedded at the heart of Pilbara Ports operations – through our people, partnerships and shared respect for the communities we serve.
“We’re proud to take this first step, acknowledging that reconciliation is an ongoing journey – one that requires reflection, action and unity.”
The plan outlines practical initiatives including increasing First Nations’ employment opportunities, partnering with First Nations businesses, celebrating culture and heritage, and embedding cultural understanding across the Pilbara Ports organisation.
Additionally, Pilbara Ports say the RAP will contribute towards the five dimensions of reconciliation: race relations; equality and equity; institutional integrity; unity; and historical acceptance.