Our commitment to reconciliation: Walking the path together

PKF Australia joined a network of more than 3,200 corporate, government, and not-for-profit organisations that have made a formal commitment to reconciliation through the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program. Reconciliation it is a long-term commitment of our organisation. Through our first RAP, we have formally committed to taking meaningful, sustainable action to strengthen relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous people, for the benefit of all. Aligned with the Five Dimensions of Reconciliation - race relations, equality and equity, institutional integrity, unity, and historical acceptance. Our RAP outlines a path forward that champions inclusion, cultural understanding, and integrity.

Our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles are grounded in the belief that diversity enriches our people, our clients and our community, equity ensures that everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and inclusion creates a sense of belonging for all.

This year, Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week offered important opportunities to celebrate culture, reflect on our shared history, and deepen our collective learning. Staff across our firms took part in cultural diversity training, helping foster awareness, dialogue and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and contributions.

A powerful symbol of this journey is PKF Australia’s first commissioned artwork, ‘The Path We Tread’ by Jodie Herden, a proud Gomeroi woman and artist from Tamworth. The artwork was unveiled at our Tamworth office, where Jodie shared its meaning and significance. 

In the artwork, the central gathering circle represents PKF, branching out to communities, clients and colleagues, echoing our core value belong together.

Each element tells a unique story:

• The blue areas symbolise waterways;

• The dark green footprints show us walking together on the reconciliation journey;

• The light green circles represent communities and connection;

• The orange marks male and female symbols;

• Red links reflect the interconnectedness within PKF.

The background shows our mountain ranges, the Southern Cross, and the Emu in the Sky, symbolising the dreaming and guiding us forward all united under one sky.

To honour this work and extend its impact, all PKF staff received button pins featuring the artwork. These pins are wearable commitments to reconciliation, designed to spark conversation, reflection, and pride in the journey we’re on together.

At PKF, we walk the path to reconciliation not just in principle, but in practice through learning, representation, and connection that is both meaningful and lasting.