By developing a RAP we will instil greater awareness, both at an organisational level in terms of the development of policies and procedures, but also as individuals, of the importance of the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to our sport, and to the communities in which we are most active. This will make us more conscious of our responsibility to ensure the ongoing involvement and participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our sport and through our organisation.

NBL will develop, implement and oversee a RAP framework that encompasses the policies and procedures governing and informing the practices of all employees of the League and of the League as an organisation, but which will also cascade down to influence the policies and procedures of each of our constituent Clubs within Australia – Clubs will be invited to adopt our RAP and implement a consistent policy framework.

The NBL’s Executive Management team, as championed by NBL Commissioner, will be responsible for communicating the organisational philosophy underpinning the development and adoption of the RAP, and its continuing evolution, while the Human Resources teams will ensure that policies are updated to reflect the commitments outlined in the RAP, and that they are disseminated to all staff whilst also ensuring that all future recruitment practices are consistent with those policy updates.