January 26: A Time to Listen, Learn, and Act

January 26 is a complex day. For many First Nations people, it carries deep pain. And that’s something we’re reflecting on. 

For us, this day is about listening first, learning second. And taking responsibility in ways that last. Not just saying the right thing once a year, but doing the work over time. That’s been an ongoing commitment embedded into how we operate as a business since 2016.

We don’t see this as a symbolic gesture or a line in a CSR report. We believe organisations can and should play a role in meaningful change. That means backing words with action, even when it’s uncomfortable or ongoing.

In practice, that looks like a few things.

Our Australian-based team can choose not to take January 26 as a public holiday, and instead take another day that feels right to them.

We create space to listen and learn, led by First Nations voices. We invest in First Nations-led education, from sharing resources like Decolonise Yourself cards by Aretha Brown to taking part in a Truth Telling workshop. 

We also back this work financially. Each year, we contribute $10,000 to our First Nations Engagement Partner, Children’s Ground, supporting their First Nations-led approach to systems change and self-determination.

And internally, we’re building a Reconciliation Action Plan journey — our Together Plan. It’s our commitment to building real, lasting relationships with First Nations communities and a commitment to continue learning what partnership actually means in practice.

We’re still learning. Still reflecting. Still being challenged. But we’re committed to showing up consistently, guided by First Nations voices and in partnership with Children’s Ground.

We hope this day offers you space to listen, learn, and act too.