Our Reconciliation Action Plan
Acknowledgement of Country
Arthritis Australia acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which our office is located and recognise their continuous connection to land, sea, culture and Community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia.
Our Commitment to Reconciliation
Our RAP sets out clear actions and deliverables that guide us in expanding cultural understanding, strengthening partnerships, and developing policies that contribute to reconciliation. Our Reflect RAP is overseen by a Working Group including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives and all Arthritis Australia staff members.
Breaking Barriers
by Wanita Lowe
Wanita Lowe is a proud Dunghutti and Biripi woman raised in the Riverina area and accepted in the Wiradjuri community, with deep connections to saltwater, freshwater, coastal, and rural landscapes. An internationally exhibiting artist at IDAIA Paris 2024 and 2025, she works as a Cultural Arts teacher and educator for TAFE NSW in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region (Dharawal/Yuin Country). Wanita facilitates weaving and painting workshops at the Blak Markets, National Indigenous Art Fair, Maritime Museum, and corporate events. Her art combines traditional and contemporary practices – including weaving with native grasses, ceramics, painting, eco dyeing, printmaking, and drawing with ink, pastel, and charcoal – drawing inspiration from cultural landscapes, stories, and personal experiences. Her work reflects resilience, heritage, and a commitment to preserving Indigenous cultural knowledge, honouring her family, ancestors, and communities.