Building a United Future
At FDC, we are committed to leaving a legacy we can all be proud of. We imagine a future where all Australians are united by our shared past, present and future. Where our team, our partners and our clients can celebrate our diversity but stand united by one national culture. Where our project teams seek out Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supply chain partnerships because it makes our projects and our outcomes better. And where we actively promote the participation and career development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within our business because it makes FDC, and our society, more sustainable.
This is our vision for reconciliation.
FDC have an active programme for our employees to participate in cultural awareness training, events and collaborations that ultimately contribute to an increased understanding and appreciation of the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. These programs are key to achieving our stated long-term ambitions for a reconciled, just, and equitable Australia.
Since establishing our Supply Nation membership in 2018, FDC have spent in excess of $50m with more than 80 different registered, Indigenous suppliers. We are proud that our engagement of Supply Nation registered businesses has grown each year since membership, and that our record stands consistently above those of our industry peers. We also recognise the importance of collaborations and partnerships with Indigenous businesses and community organisations as a means of improving the lives and futures of Indigenous Australians. FDC will continue to make many and varied contributions towards Indigenous businesses and causes, with a view to seeing a more reconciled Australia and better outcomes for the generations ahead.
We began our formal reconciliation journey in 2019 with the launch of our inaugural Reflect RAP – establishing the foundations for meaningful, long-term change across FDC. Through this first stage, we focused on building strong relationships, deepening our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and embedding respect across our business, projects and partnerships.
Today, as we progress into our second Innovate RAP, our commitment is to move beyond foundations and into action. We are strengthening accountability, embedding reconciliation into how we work every day, and creating more meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through our projects, partnerships and workforce.
Our approach is centred on listening, learning and acting – ensuring our people are equipped to contribute to reconciliation in culturally respectful ways, and that our work delivers genuine, lasting impact for communities. These commitments are embedded within our broader social impact and ESG priorities, reflecting our belief that reconciliation is not a standalone initiative, but a shared responsibility across our organisation and industry.
As proud members of Reconciliation Australia, we continue to evolve our journey – with our second Innovate RAP representing a deeper, more accountable phase of our commitment to reconciliation.
The inaugural First Nations National Netball Tournament, held in Melbourne in September 2024, marked an historic moment in Australian sport – celebrating the strength, skill and future of First Nations netball across the country. The tournament created an important and much-needed pathway for Indigenous athletes, elevating visibility and opportunity at a national level.
Now in our third year of partnership, FDC is proud to continue supporting Netball NSW and the First Nations National Netball Tournament. As long-term supporters of women’s sport and GIANTS Netball, we see this as more than a moment – it’s part of building sustained pathways and stronger representation in the sport.
As the sole sponsor of Team NSW, our support extends beyond financial backing. It reflects our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, inclusion and creating meaningful opportunities for First Nations peoples—aligned with our Reconciliation Action Plan, ESG Strategic Framework and broader social impact priorities.
Through this continued partnership, we are contributing to long-term change – supporting the growth of First Nations netball talent, strengthening representation and helping shape a more inclusive future for the game.
A Partnership Built on Trust tells the story of the long-standing relationship between FDC and AWM Amaroo – a collaboration grounded in mutual respect, shared values and consistent delivery. Built over decades of working together, the partnership reflects the power of trust in creating outcomes that extend well beyond the project site.
Established in 2020, AWM Amaroo is a Supply Nation-certified business with a strong focus on creating meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal people and communities. FDC is proud to support AWM Amaroo’s growth through genuine engagement and long-term commercial commitment, rather than transactional relationships.
As a Supply Nation member, FDC’s approach to Indigenous procurement is guided by connection, continuity and capability building. Our partnerships with AWM Amaroo aligns with our Reconciliation Action Plan, ESG Strategic Framework and broader commitment to social impact across Australia.
By backing Indigenous-owned businesses through trusted partnerships, FDC is proud to contribute to stronger communities, a more inclusive industry and lasting positive change.
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