Reconciliation

Our vision for reconciliation is to be a culturally diverse, modern multi-utility where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel respected, safe and recognised as trusted partners now and into the future.

Reconciliation Action Plan

Power and Water is committed to reconciliation in our workplace and community.

We understand that our power, water, sewerage and gas services impact the lives of Territorians right across 1.3 million square kilometres, including in some of the most remote parts of Australia.

Our role as an essential service provider presents us with a significant opportunity to listen, to learn, to educate and to lead in reconciliation.

Our vision for reconciliation is to be a culturally diverse, modern multi-utility where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel respected, safe and recognised as trusted partners now and into the future.

We’re focused on amplifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices across our regions, with a strong emphasis on ensuring young people are heard. Through Empowering Pathways, Building Independence, Creating Opportunity, Championing Self-Determination - we aim to deliver meaningful and tailored initiatives.

We are honoured to be endorsed by Reconciliation Australia as we progress to a Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan for 2025 – 2028, recognising our commitment to meaningful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and a targeted focus on high-impact outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Territorians.

We extend our thanks to all of the storytellers and artists who have shared their stories and walked with us on this journey to reconciliation.

We will continue to work with Traditional Owners, Elders and the community to build important relationships and support truth telling and education by capturing and sharing power and water stories.

Download our 2025-28 Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan.

Download our 2023-25 Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan PDF 10.5 MB

View our community artwork project

Relationships

Gaining a deeper understanding of experiences past and present in order to cultivate stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, customers and community members.

Respect

Instilling the importance of respect at every level of our organisation, thereby ensuring that relationships are always fostered through an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures.

Opportunities

Maximising the wealth of opportunities that exist for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through Power and Water’s significant operations across the Territory.

Governance

Holding ourselves to account through our Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group and Steering Committee to ensure our intentions are translated into actions.