For a brighter, more inclusive future

Our third Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

Our commitment to reconciliation is embedded into everything we do, and this Stretch RAP is a key component of our three-year strategy, “Star Reaching: Connect & Lead.” This makes our RAP central to continually extending ourselves as an organisation that contributes to a just and equitable Australia.  

Our vision for reconciliation

Our vision for reconciliation is that awareness, acknowledgement and respect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures is part of everyday life in an equitable and inclusive Australia. 

At Starlight, our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and our hope is that every child, including all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, experience a happy childhood. A happy childhood is associated with greater social connectedness, enhanced sense of self, and healthy life behaviours. This is why happiness matters.  

Within our Stretch RAP we will move toward the realisation of our vision in 3 key areas: 

  1. Making a positive impact on the wellbeing and happiness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in hospital and community, in particular, through our Healthier Futures Initiative

  2. Promoting reconciliation internally and externally.   

  3. Strengthening our inclusive recruitment practices, and implement new, creative and effective retention strategies.  

Shining brighter together

Our thanks to the commitment and alignment of the entire Starlight team to help us achieve our Reconciliation goals.

Further, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are crucial to developing and implementing a meaningful RAP. We're very grateful for the guidance of our external RAP Advisors.

We've also continued to receive invaluable insights, learnings and advice from organisations at different stages of their Reconciliation journey. This has helped us anticipate challenges and incorporate aspects of successful models. Starlight's RAPs have been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. We look forward to continuing to work together on our reconciliation journey.

Starlight's current Reconciliation Action Plan

Our third and current Stretch RAP covers 2022 - 2025

Starlight's second Reconciliation Action Plan

Our second RAP covering 2019 - 2021

Our first Reconciliation Action Plan

Read Starlight's first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan covering 2017 - 2019