Reconciliation at United Energy
Reconciliation at United Energy
Acknowledgement of Country
Our offices and depots are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung (Glen Waverley) and Bunurong and Boon Wurrung (Keysborough and Mornington). We recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.
Our vision for reconciliation
An inclusive and unified Victoria, that honours, acknowledges, learns from and respects First Peoples’ history, heritage, culture and rights as Traditional Owners, leading to the development of respectful and mutually beneficial relationships, increased opportunities, greater equity and better outcomes for all.
Our reconciliation journey
United Energy are proud to share that we have completed 85% of the actions under our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). This milestone reflects our commitment to building strong foundations for meaningful and lasting relationships with First Peoples communities.
As we continue to grow this work, we are establishing a new First Peoples Advisory Committee. This group will play an important role in guiding our approach, strengthening accountability, and ensuring First Peoples voices are embedded in how we plan and deliver our work.
We are also progressing the development of our next stage of our First Peoples Action Plan. The action plan will focus on deeper engagement, stronger partnerships, and measurable outcomes. Further details on this will be shared in 2026.
Our journey doesn’t stop here. We remain committed to listening, learning, and taking action that creates real impact.
Our reconciliation journey
Our commitment to First Peoples goes beyond planning - it’s about action that delivers real opportunities. Programs like our First Peoples energy literacy provides information on how to read your electricity bills, energy efficiency tips and tricks and ways to minimise bill impacts.
This is just one example of how we embed reconciliation into our everyday work. We are dedicated to maintaining and expanding initiatives that create meaningful outcomes, strengthen relationships with First Peoples communities, and ensure our workplace is inclusive and culturally safe.
About the Reflect RAP artwork
Kobi Sainty has created the artwork for our Reconciliation Action Plan. Kobi is a proud Bunurong, Palawa visual artist who creates paintings, drawings, digital works and has painted Formula One cars.
The artwork speaks to Country connections with the Bunurong community. The river represents First Peoples connections to water, the pink lines and marks speak to community and the journey we take though life. The purple dots and lines connecting represent United Energy and power moving through our city, as well as the connection and journey of Elders and leaders who are in the Dreamtime who look over us every day.