Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

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In 2025, Kelly Taylor and T'keyah Ware were commissioned by SA Power Networks and Enerven to create Connection with Country — the visual centrepiece of SAPN's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. Unveiled at Adelaide Oval on 23 October 2025, the artwork tells a story of unity, power and the shared journey of reconciliation between the energy network and the First Nations communities it serves.

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2025

Innovate RAP launch

Artists — Kelly & T'keyah

2,400+

SAPN staff on Country

850K+

Customers across SA

The commission

Energy across Country, painted in story

The SA Power Networks commission began as an artwork for the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and became a visual centrepiece for SAPN's commitment to reconciliation. Each chapter of the collaboration reflects the deepening connection between the energy network, the land it operates on, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities it serves — from the foundation of the Reflect RAP through to the Innovate launch at Adelaide Oval.

January 2024

The foundation — SAPN's first Reflect RAP

SA Power Networks, one of South Australia's largest employers with more than 2,400 staff living and working on Country across the state, began its formal reconciliation journey with a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan — endorsed by Reconciliation Australia in January 2024 and launched at the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre in Bedford Park.

The Reflect RAP marked the beginning of SAPN's commitment to clear reconciliation actions: building relationships, fostering respect, and creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the energy network and the communities it serves.

Headquartered on Kaurna land in Adelaide but with a footprint spanning the traditional lands of many First Nations groups, SAPN recognised that reconciliation was essential to effective and respectful service delivery across South Australia.

January 2025

The commission — Connection with Country

As SA Power Networks developed its Innovate RAP — the next stage of its reconciliation journey — the organisation, together with Enerven, engaged Kelly Taylor and T'keyah Ware to create a visual artwork that would become the centrepiece of the plan.

The artwork, titled Connection with Country, is a visual story of unity, growth and reconciliation. It reflects a shared journey between the Power Network Group (SA Power Networks and Enerven) and First Nations communities across South Australia.

For Kelly and T'keyah, the commission was an opportunity to bring their family's cultural storytelling into a space where it could be seen, understood and reflected upon by the thousands of people who work across the SAPN network every day — from the Adelaide headquarters to the most remote communities on the network.

Kelly's love for painting started with her nana, Millie Taylor, who taught her ancient stories and inspired her to pick up the brush nearly 30 years ago. Kelly's unique dot painting style, called 'creeper dots,' mixes traditional symbols with a fresh, modern feel.
SA Power Networks

23 October 2025

The launch — Innovate RAP at Adelaide Oval

On 23 October 2025, SA Power Networks launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan at a celebration at Adelaide Oval, marking a significant milestone in the organisation's commitment to First Nations engagement.

The event gathered key leaders, including SAPN's Executive Leadership Team and representatives from Reconciliation SA. The event began with a respectful Welcome to Country from Cliffy Wilson, and CEO Andrew Bills highlighted the RAP's importance, underscoring the organisation's shared responsibility.

Jason Downs from Reconciliation SA noted that moving into the Innovate stage reflects a genuine commitment to translate foundational learning into practical, collaborative action. RAP Coordinator Chad Ytsma said: "Reaching the Innovate stage is something we can all be proud of. Our focus now is on turning those foundations into meaningful action and outcomes that drive sustainable change."

Our Innovate RAP is about embedding Reconciliation into the core of how we operate. It's focused on practical actions that build long-term capability and trust by strengthening partnerships with First Nations organisations, expanding employment pathways, and increasing opportunities for First Nations businesses across our supply chain.
Sam Bradley, Chief People Officer & RAP Executive Sponsor

October 2025

The story within the painting — symbols of power and Country

Connection with Country is layered with cultural symbolism. The central community embodies SA Power Networks as a cohesive team, while four outer circles represent South Australian communities. The circle on the right represents First Nations people — symbolising leadership, resilience and a deep cultural connection to Country.

Lightning bolts and various shades of blue evoke a sense of power, emphasising the strength of SA Power Networks in supplying electricity to the community. The wavy lines connected to the large circles represent the flow of electricity supplied by the Power Network to communities across South Australia — the energy that connects, supports and empowers.

Orange and green footprints and 'U' shapes represent the Power Network team walking alongside community, while light brown footprints symbolise First Nations people — grounded in knowledge, culture and a strong connection to land. Yellow dots symbolise electricity as seen looking down from above, and waves at the top represent cool breeze and wind, a reminder that reconciliation is alive and ever-changing.

The waves at the top of the artwork represent cool breeze and wind. They remind us that reconciliation is alive and ever-changing, shaped by the environment and the relationships we continue to grow.
SA Power Networks, RAP artwork explanation

October 2025 onwards

Embedding reconciliation — cultural learning & supply chains

The Innovate RAP, running from October 2025 to October 2027, is supported by a dedicated RAP Coordinator, a RAP Working Group, and a First Nations Advisory Group comprised of First Nations employees who guide the implementation.

Key actions include implementing cultural learning, guided by the Tjindu Foundation, to ensure employees work respectfully with First Nations communities. The plan also drives economic opportunity by growing the network of First Nations suppliers through partnerships like Supply Nation.

The Connection with Country artwork serves as a visual centrepiece for SAPN's reconciliation journey — a daily reminder to staff and visitors of the deep connection between the energy network, the land it operates on, and the First Nations communities it serves.

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The story within the painting

Symbols of power and Country

Connection with Country is layered with cultural symbolism. Each element carries meaning — from the central community embodying SA Power Networks as a cohesive team, to the lightning bolts and shades of blue that evoke a sense of power, to the footprints that represent walking alongside community.

Central community

Embodies SA Power Networks as a cohesive team, working together toward a shared future.

Four outer circles

Represent South Australian communities connected by the network.

Circle on the right

Represents First Nations people — leadership, resilience and deep cultural connection to Country.

Lightning bolts & blue

Various shades of blue and lightning bolts evoke a sense of power and the strength of the network.

Wavy lines

The flow of electricity supplied by the Power Network to communities across South Australia.

Orange & green footprints

The Power Network team walking alongside community — a shared journey.

Brown footprints

Symbolise First Nations people — grounded in knowledge, culture and connection to land.

Yellow dots

Symbolise electricity as seen looking down from above — the network viewed from the sky.

Waves at the top

Cool breeze and wind — reconciliation is alive and ever-changing.

Watch the artwork explained

Our Innovate RAP Artwork explained

SA Power Networks produced a video explaining each element of Connection with Country, narrating the cultural symbolism behind the painting and the shared journey it represents.