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The RACGP Reconciliation Plan 2020-2022

RAP Governance

We know that positive outcomes are achieved when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a say in matters that affect them. We also know that reconciliation is everyone’s business – to achieve meaningful and long-term outcomes, responsibility and accountability for the RAP must sit with all employees. To demonstrate this, we have two key governing bodies for our RAP: the RAP working group and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Steering Committee.
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RAP Working Group

The RAP Working Group (RWG) is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all RAP activity including the development, implementation, reporting and renewal phase of each plan. The group meets monthly and must include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander representation and at least one representative from each business unit. They are:  

  • Executive Sponsor and RAP Champion: Andrée Wans, Acting Chief People Officer  
  • Chair: Christine Dernee, Senior RAP Advisor 
  • Corporate Services: Naomi Clark, Senior Procurement Manager  
  • Education: Lizette FoxMiller, CPD Project Lead  
  • Member Experience:  
  • Vanessa Harris, Manager, RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health  
  • Andrew Hayward, Manager, RACGP Rural 
  • Belinda Hammond, Project Lead, NACHHO RACGP Partnership Project  
  • People and Capability: 
  • Caroline Skinner, Learning and Development Manager 
  • Natalie Sherwill, Talent Acquisition Lead  
  • Advocacy, Policy and Research: Su San Mok, Program Manager, Quality Care  
  • GP Training: Dr Danielle James, National Clinical Lead  


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Steering Committee


The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Steering Committee is the College’s principal internal advisory and representative body for matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, communities, and the RAP. The Steering Committee provides a formal mechanism through which the RACGP can seek support and advice in a culturally appropriate, safe and respectful manner from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, ensuring the RAP is informed and guided by their collective perspectives, insights and expertise. The group meets monthly, with membership including an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees who choose to be involved.  

  • Ada Parry, Cultural and Education Advisor  
  • Allirra Dowling, Payroll Officer  
  • Belinda Hammond, Project Lead, NACCHO RACGP Partnership Project  
  • Deb Hawker, Payments Coordinator  
  • Helena Carr-McEwen, Program Support Assistant  
  • Lucie Ferguson, National Property Manager  
  • Dr Olivia O’Donoghue, National Clinical Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Training  
  • Vanessa Harris, Manager, RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health 

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this RAP may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons.

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