Reconciliation Action Plan
Fremantle Ports acknowledges the Noongar people as the Traditional Custodians of port land and waters and pays respect to their Elders past and present.
In June 2023, Fremantle Ports released our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), ‘Reflect’, was an important milestone and outlined our commitment to develop and strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, stakeholders and communities throughout Western Australia. Here are some of the highlights from the Reflect RAP:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people cultural awareness training, to build cultural understanding and support a safe, capable workforce.
Engagement with more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers, to increase procurement opportunities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's history and heritage is now part of the Victoria Quay port walks and harbour tours and acknowledged throughout the precinct.
Western Australia Maritime Museum Forecourt at Victoria Quay showcases elements of Noongar culture and heritage with a sculpture of the Dwerda (Dingo sprit) by Martin Jaine, mural of the Waugal (Rainbow Serpent; from the Noongar Dreaming) and six Noongar Seasons artwork by Rikesha Burdett incorporated in seating - Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang.
Fremantle Ports is in the final stages of developing our Innovate RAP, which is an expansion of our Reflect RAP. Fremantle Ports will continue working to deepen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples toward a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We have achieved impactful outcomes from our RAP initiatives at Fremantle Ports. Our Innovate RAP will provide a clear vision for ongoing positive change. We invite all our partners, and customers that haven't yet developed their RAP to join us in this journey.
See Reconciliation Australia for more.
Reconciliation Action Plan projects
Fremantle Ports Manjaree Indigenous Art Competition winner - Sonya Edney’s ‘Gascoyne Waterhole’ 2024. Watch this video to learn more about the competition.
Training for the Indigenous Sea Ranger initiative, in partnership with the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation for the Maintenance Dredging Project.
Pilot boat Kwilena which means dolphin in Noongar language. Learn more about our pilot boats in this video.
Indigenous welcome statement artwork at Fremantle Passenger Terminal by Whadjuk, Ballardong, Arrernte artist Jade Dolman. Watch this video to learn more about the project.
'The Waugal' by Noongar artist Rikesha Burdett outside the WA Maritime Museum, on Victoria Quay. Learn more about our Victoria Quay artworks in this video.
Interpretive signage explaining the Whadjuk Noongar culture of the area (near WA Maritime Museum).
Six Noongar seasons incorporated on seating by Noongar artist Rikesha Burdett outside the WA Maritime Museum.
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