Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Our vision for reconciliation

Our vision for reconciliation is where we genuinely walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to listen, learn and create a shared understanding of their histories, knowledge, and vibrant cultures. Reflections Holidays will echo and promote this understanding by sharing cultural experiences with our holiday park guests, visitors and employees. And we will create opportunities to care for the country in ways that recognise and value the rich knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and contribute to their self- determination.

We operate on the lands of 12 Aboriginal Nations: Bundjalung, Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr, Birpai, Worimi, Awabakal, Darkinjung, Yuin, Kamilaroi, Wonnarua, Wiradjuri and Ngunawal.

Our Innovate Rap Artwork Story

Ngargan (dawn) signals a trail of bubbles breaking the surface of a small walar (rocky waterhole). The depth of the darkness not only protects what lies beneath but shrouds what can be seen.

A warm glow pierces through the ancient guulany (trees) flanking the walar. They have been here, watching for a long time. As with other guulany at other ponds, their leaves and limbs hum and mimic the songs and dances of our ancestors. At this very place, they watched. Many once gathered here to celebrate, but with each passing yirawulin (sunset), they slowly vanished.

The glow grows and gentle rays break through to glisten the ripples of the pool. A young warramba (turtle) cautiously surfaces. Now grown, so has their confidence to hide no more. No longer bound by below, they seek to explore above. The fresh morning air fills her lungs.

The guulany rejoice and sway and rustle with satisfaction of the warramaba’s presence, for she has not been seen for some time now. Will the ancestors follow?

About the artist

Although a contemporary artist, Nathan Peckham leans upon the teachings of his Elders and chains them to a rich mixture of modern media and methods to give life to his unique brand of artwork and design.

Nathan endeavours to reach his audience by showcasing the many facets of Australia’s rich indigenous culture and, in particular, the depth of the culture specific to the Dubbo region, which is his ancestral homeland.

For the future, Nathan strives to continue evolving his style and methods to ensure he stays on the cutting edge of contemporary Aboriginal art and design.

Kangaroos can't move backwards - Reflect Rap Artwork

Look closely at this stunning artwork by Lauren Henry, an artist from the Yuin Nation on the NSW South Coast, and you’ll notice kangaroo tracks. This is significant to Reflections Holidays, not only because we care for many nature reserves that are home to kangaroos, but also because kangaroos can’t move backwards.

It’s a powerful symbol as we begin our journey towards reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP); our commitment to continue to listen, learn and grow together.

Lauren Henry’s artwork represents Reflections Holidays’ commitment to reconciliation.

At the centre of the artwork is a yarning circle that represents Reflections Holidays. This yarning circle has two layers of people – Reflections’ employees and the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which each park is located.

The two yarning circles on each side of the artwork represent the different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The connectivity between Reflections and communities represents a sharing of knowledge and community connection.

At the bottom of the artwork is Country. There are multiple layers to represent the different landscapes and locations where Reflections Holidays are located. The kangaroo tracks represent the wildlife of these areas, but also represent travel and journeying, acknowledging that people travel from all over to visit Reflections’ parks. Kangaroos cannot move backwards and are a representation of moving forward to learn and grow on their reconciliation journey.