Reconciliation at TAL

Supporting inclusion and reconciliation in our community.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

At TAL, our Purpose is to help Australians live a life filled with choices, options and freedoms, no matter what happens. We take this responsibility very seriously and recognise our impact extends beyond our customers, partners and stakeholders to contributing to the communities in which we serve.

We are focused on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities through our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), the TAL Community Foundation and our diversity, equity and inclusion partnerships, driving education of staff through training and supporting First Nations businesses.

Reconciliation at TAL

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At TAL, we recognise our impact extends beyond our customers, partners and stakeholders to contributing to the communities in which we serve.

  1. Relationships: We’re committed to deepening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through genuine connection, collaboration, and shared storytelling—fostering unity, understanding, and respect across our workplace and wider community.
  2. Respect: Respect is lived daily. We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures by embracing tradition, embedding cultural learning, and creating space where all voices are valued, heard, and meaningfully celebrated.
  3. Opportunities: We create opportunities through employment, education, and diverse partnerships—supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to thrive, while building an equitable future through collaboration, empowerment, and shared success.
  4. Governance: Our RAP is driven by strong governance—grounded in integrity, accountability, and collaboration. We stay aligned and transparent, ensuring our actions are impactful, measurable, and reflect our long-term reconciliation goals.
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Commitment to reconciliation

At TAL, we recognise our impact extends beyond our customers, partners and stakeholders to contributing to the communities in which we serve.

  1. Relationships: We’re committed to deepening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through genuine connection, collaboration, and shared storytelling—fostering unity, understanding, and respect across our workplace and wider community.
  2. Respect: Respect is lived daily. We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures by embracing tradition, embedding cultural learning, and creating space where all voices are valued, heard, and meaningfully celebrated.
  3. Opportunities: We create opportunities through employment, education, and diverse partnerships—supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to thrive, while building an equitable future through collaboration, empowerment, and shared success.
  4. Governance: Our RAP is driven by strong governance—grounded in integrity, accountability, and collaboration. We stay aligned and transparent, ensuring our actions are impactful, measurable, and reflect our long-term reconciliation goals.
Download TAL's RAP
Partnerships

TAL is proud to work alongside First Nations-led organisations whose expertise and leadership help bring our RAP commitments to life. Here are some of the key collaborations:

  • TAL’s partnership with Supply Nation, the largest national database of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers, promotes Indigenous businesses and supports a more diverse and inclusive supply chain.
  • TAL collaborates with CareerTrackers, a non-profit organisation providing multi-year paid internships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students. This partnership supports career development and workforce readiness.
  • TAL’s Community Foundation partners with NASCA (National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy) to offer volunteering opportunities. NASCA empowers young people through education, sport and cultural engagement, and TAL employees contribute through skill-based volunteering.
  • TAL works with Stonecrab Consultancy to provide expert guidance on our RAP planning and supports culturally respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Our journey so far

At TAL, our reconciliation journey is grounded in respect, collaboration and a shared vision for a more inclusive Australia. Since 2015, we’ve taken meaningful steps to build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities—celebrating culture, deepening understanding, and creating opportunities. From NAIDOC Week celebrations and cultural awareness sessions to the commissioning of First Nations artists and partnerships with organisations like NASCA, our actions reflect a genuine commitment to reconciliation.

We’ve proudly invested over $10 million with First Nations suppliers and launched our inaugural Employment and Cultural Learning Strategy, co-designed with Indigenous partners. Our RAP Working Group, supported by passionate employees and leaders, ensures our efforts are guided by accountability and cultural integrity.

In 2024 alone, TAL staff volunteered more than 650 hours to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth, and we continued to embed cultural learning across our organisation. We’ve also taken steps to improve recruitment processes and foster economic inclusion.

As we deliver our second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, we remain focused on creating lasting impact—ensuring that reconciliation is not just a goal, but a way of working. Together, we’re shaping a future where all Australians can live with choice, freedom and dignity.

For more information, explore our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan , active from June 2025 to June 2027.

Case study

TAL’s move to new Melbourne offices on Wurundjeri land in June 2024 provided the opportunity to draw on a long-standing partnership with Indigenous business supply network, Supply Nation and connect with Indigenous-owned creative enterprises. Through this partnership, AWM Amaroo and Spatial Hub created workstations, furniture and joinery, while Generate Interiors developed interior design.

Guided by creative agency, Little Rocket, local Indigenous artist Simone Thomson created artwork incorporated into the design which weaves in cultural connection to people and place.

 

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