ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) today announced the launch of its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), marking a significant milestone in the organisation's reconciliation journey.
The Innovate RAP was launched today on Dharug land at the Kimberwalli Aboriginal Centre for Excellence where many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leaders and CDC Stakeholders gathered to welcome the plan.
"As one of Australia's leading transport providers, connecting people to places and communities is an intrinsic element of what we do. Reconciliation is vital to this work, and our Innovate RAP reflects our commitment to fostering a culturally inclusive workplace that supports, understands, and respects the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples," said ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) CEO Nicholas Yap.
In 2022, CDC took its first steps towards deeper, more meaningful engagement and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities with the launch of its Reflect RAP. Since then, CDC has made significant progress, including strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities including the Babaayn Elders, who formed a key part of today's launch.
As part of CDC’s Reflect RAP, the organisation has built awareness amongst its employees of the importance of the RAP itself, driven engagement and participation in National Reconciliation Week and introduced a range of cultural learning opportunities for its employees. Throughout, CDC has ensured that these activities were driven by strong governance in the form of its RAP Working Group, which will help guide the next stage of CDC’s journey towards reconciliation.
CDC CEO Nicholas Yap added, "Our commitment to reconciliation is fundamental to our role in bringing communities together and creating positive change through our services. The launch of the Innovate RAP represents a natural progression of CDC's commitment and aligns with the company's vision to create an inclusive, culturally safe and diverse organisation that is valued by customers and staff, built on a foundation of understanding and respect."
The launch coincides with CDC's expansion of its partnership with the Clontarf Foundation to a national level, building on the successful relationship established in the Northern Territory. The enhanced partnership includes funding for a new academy in NSW and will create valuable opportunities for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men through access to real-world experience, including attendance at business events, apprenticeship opportunities, and building connections within the transport industry.
Beyond CDC’s collaboration with Clontarf Foundation, it maintains strong relationships with Larrakia Nation in the Northern Territory and Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation in NSW.
The Innovate RAP serves as a comprehensive guide, sharing the key pillars and deliverables CDC will employ to advance reconciliation in the years to come. It outlines specific initiatives focused on engaging staff in reconciliation and contributing to employment and business opportunities which are inclusive of and benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About us:
ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) is one of Australia’s leading transport providers, operating in seven states and territories. We employ more than 5,700 employees and operate a total fleet of over 12,000 vehicles nationally.
Today, CDC is the leading multi-modal service provider in Australia, moving millions of customers to where they want to go every year. We operate public transport across New South Wales, Victoria, the Northern Territory, Queensland and the Australia Capital Territory. CDC also operates non-emergency patient transport services (National Patient Transport) in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.
With the addition of A2B Australia, CDC has become a leading Australian taxi network and a significant technology and payment solutions provider for personal transportation industry services. We operate taxi services brands 13cabs, Silver Service and Swan Taxis as well as a booking dispatch platform MTI and the Cabcharge payment solution.
Our parent company, ComfortDelGro Corporation operates a total fleet size of over 40,000 vehicles and 210km of rail network in operation and under development across twelve countries. Since 2019, it has been included as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Asia Pacific (DJSI Asia Pacific) and is the only Singapore-headquartered transport company included, reaffirming its position as a sustainability leader.
ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) is one of Australia’s leading transport providers, operating in seven states and territories. We employ more than 5,700 employees and operate a total fleet of over 12,000 vehicles nationally.
Today, CDC is the leading multi-modal service provider in Australia, moving millions of customers to where they want to go every year. We operate public transport across New South Wales, Victoria, the Northern Territory, Queensland and the Australia Capital Territory. CDC also operates non-emergency patient transport services (National Patient Transport) in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.
With the addition of A2B Australia, CDC has become a leading Australian taxi network and a significant technology and payment solutions provider for personal transportation industry services. We operate taxi services brands 13cabs, Silver Service and Swan Taxis as well as a booking dispatch platform MTI and the Cabcharge payment solution.
Our parent company, ComfortDelGro Corporation operates a total fleet size of over 40,000 vehicles and 210km of rail network in operation and under development across twelve countries. Since 2019, it has been included as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Asia Pacific (DJSI Asia Pacific) and is the only Singapore-headquartered transport company included, reaffirming its position as a sustainability leader.
Contact details:
Luke Willoughby
Corporate Communications Manager, ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia
Luke.willoughby@cdcbus.com.au
Mobile: 0422 438 086
