Konica Minolta Australia has announced it has reached the second tier in its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) journey, having officially achieved its Innovate RAP: Implementing change with Reconciliation Australia.
This milestone reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to deepening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, increasing cultural awareness, and fostering meaningful action that supports reconciliation.
To mark the occasion, Konica Minolta Australia has acquired the right to reproduce an artwork by proud Aboriginal artist Jasmine Coe, titled “Ripples”.
Coe describes “Ripples” as: “A reminder of individual actions and how the smallest changes, with patience, can have the biggest impacts. Ripples encourages us to be conscious in the present and to be thoughtful in what we are doing. Our actions affect our surroundings; some Freshwater lessons I have learnt.”
In celebration, the artwork has been professionally printed on the new Konica Minolta AccurioPress C14010S, using white ink to highlight the vivid colours and intricate detailing in Jasmine’s original piece. These prints will be proudly displayed at each Konica Minolta Australia branch across the country, serving as a daily reminder of our commitment to reconciliation.
Gabrielle Stevens, chief people and culture officer, Konica Minolta Australia, said, “Achieving our Innovate RAP is an important step in our reconciliation journey. We are proud to be taking action to support long-term change, and Jasmine’s artwork is a powerful representation of the difference we can make through mindful and collective action”.
As part of its ongoing commitment to reconciliation and community empowerment, Konica Minolta Australia is a sponsor of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Community Achievement Award in the Channel 7 Australian Community Achievement Awards.
The award honours individuals, groups, and businesses who are making a meaningful impact in their local communities. It shines a light on those who uplift and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through leadership, cultural preservation, education, health, business, community initiatives, and social justice.
Stevens said, “This award reflects our dedication to reconciliation and to supporting change at a grassroots level. It recognises nominees who are strengthening cultural identity, championing inclusion, and helping to build a more connected and respectful future for all Australians”.
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