Reconciliation Queensland

What Reconciliation Queensland does

Reconciliation Queensland Inc. (RQI) is a non-profit incorporated association established around 2000 under Queensland's Associations Incorporation Act 1981, operating as Queensland's peak body for reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Queensland community. Headquartered in Fortitude Valley with an 8-person team, the organisation delivers a portfolio spanning Reconciliation Action Plan advisory services, the Narragunnawali schools program, regional engagement yarning circles, Tracks To Treaty and First Nations Voice advocacy projects, community events (National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week, Closing the Gap Day, annual gala), and forthcoming Cultural Learning Courses. Co-Patrons Professor Jackie Huggins and Dame Quentin Bryce provide high-level leadership and advocacy.

RQI generates revenue through a six-tier membership structure (Free, Individual at $49.95/year, Not-For-Profits and Educational Institutes at $250, plus Small/Medium/Large Organisation tiers at $1,000/$2,500/$5,000 annually), corporate sponsorships led by BHP and Rio Tinto, Queensland State Government funding secured through CY2026, and a tiered donation program ($15-$1,000). The 2025-2027 Strategic Direction prioritises Advocacy and Leadership, Creating Opportunity, Building Strategic Partnerships, and Education and Engagement, with a stated target of 20% growth in school participation in reconciliation programs by 2027. FY2025 delivered a positive net result of $26,178 AUD after a prior-year deficit, signalling financial stabilisation but on what remains a small operating budget. The organisation is currently in CEO transition following Erin Lang's four-year tenure as inaugural CEO.

Name

Reconciliation Queensland

Legal name

Reconciliation Queensland Inc.

Website

https://rqi.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reconciliation Queensland is a non-profit peak body advancing reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Queensland community through membership tiers, corporate sponsorships, government funding, education programs, advisory services, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reconciliation and Indigenous Advocacy Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Post-Conflict Recovery, Reconciliation & Social Cohesion Programs (BPADAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tribal Land-Grant Institutions (1994 Land-Grant TCUs) (EDAHANAC)

Keywords

• Reconciliation advocacy services
• Indigenous cultural education
• Community membership programs
• First nations policy advisory
• Reconciliation action plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Fortitude Valley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual memberships for individuals and organizations at various tier levels, providing voting rights, exclusive content, and event discounts.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Significant corporate sponsorship from major companies including BHP, Rio Tinto, and Queensland Government for events like the National Reconciliation Week Gala.
3. Government Funding: State Government funding secured through CY2026, representing a major revenue stream.
4. Donations: Individual donations at various levels ($15, $100, $500, $1,000) to support programs and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Reconciliation Queensland (RQI) is a membership-based nonprofit that operates as Queensland's peak body for reconciliation. It delivers cultural learning courses, Reconciliation Action Plan advisory services, community events, regional engagement programs, and advocacy projects (Tracks To Treaty, First Nations Voice), alongside a tiered membership program for individuals and organisations, a state-funded grants program, and strategic corporate partnerships.

Product overview

Reconciliation Queensland (RQI) is Queensland's peak body for reconciliation, operating as a membership-based organisation offering educational programs, advisory services, and community engagement initiatives. The portfolio consists of cultural learning courses (launching soon), a six-tier membership structure (Free, Individual at $49.95/year, and organisational tiers from $250-$5,000/year for Not For Profit through Large organisations), strategic partnership programs, Reconciliation Action Plan advisory services, the Narragunnawali schools program, Regional Engagement initiatives, Tracks To Treaty and First Nations Voice projects, community events (including National Reconciliation Week, Closing the Gap Day, NAIDOC Week, and webinars), a grants program for community organisations, newsletter subscriptions, and a donation program. The organisation's four strategic priorities for 2025-2027 are Advocacy and Leadership, Creating Opportunity, Building Strategic Partnerships, and Education and Engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cultural Learning Courses A series of educational courses offering learning opportunities to explore the diverse traditions, histories, and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, intended for members and the broader Queensland community.
• Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Services Advisory and consulting services that help businesses, community organisations, schools, and universities implement and launch Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) to embed reconciliation practices in their operations.
• Narragunnawali Program School-focused program supporting early learning services and schools to foster reconciliation through culturally grounded resources, teacher professional development, and curriculum support, with program delivery supported by RQI's Education and Engagement Officer.
• Regional Engagement Program Regional outreach initiative delivering reconciliation activities to communities across Queensland, including regional yarning circles and locally tailored engagement events that gather community perspectives on reconciliation.
• Tracks To Treaty Advocacy project advancing treaty discussions and processes in Queensland, supporting self-determination for First Nations peoples as part of RQI's strategic priorities.
• First Nations Voice Initiative Advocacy project supporting First Nations voice mechanisms within Queensland's governance and policy frameworks, including engagement with state-level decision-makers.
• Community Events Program Calendar of community-facing events including National Reconciliation Week launch, Closing the Gap Day, NAIDOC Week celebrations, the AGM, annual gala dinners, and monthly yarning circle webinars delivered online.
• Strategic Partnerships Program Bespoke collaborative partnership framework offered to organisations, co-designed to align their strategic objectives with reconciliation goals and encompassing corporate sponsorships and program funding arrangements.
• Grants Program State-funded grants program administered by RQI that directs resources to community organisations contributing to Closing the Gap targets in Queensland.
• RQI Membership Program Annual membership program with tiered pricing for individuals ($49.95/year) and organisations ($250-$5,000/year depending on size and type), providing voting rights, micro-learning, exclusive resources, podcasts, event discounts, and partner media branding rights at higher organisational tiers, plus a free introductory tier.

Quantifiable outcome

• Target of 20% increase in school participation in reconciliation programs by 2027

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Luminous Black DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Proudly First Nations-owned and operated design agency providing ongoing support including website development, graphic design for strategic documents, and event catering. Instrumental in shaping RQI's visual identity.
• Professor Jackie HugginscoreOthersCo-Patron of RQI providing continued leadership and advocacy. Her guidance strengthens the organisation's mission.
• Dame Quentin BrycecoreOthersCo-Patron of RQI providing continued leadership and advocacy. Her guidance strengthens the organisation's mission through high-level events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ANTAR (Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation): National advocacy organization focused on Indigenous rights, recognition, and reconciliation policy. Comparable mission and advocacy-led revenue model (membership + grants), with overlapping corporate and institutional partner ecosystem.
• The Healing Foundation: National Indigenous-led organization funding and translating research into healing programs for Stolen Generations survivors and their descendants. Shares RQI's Indigenous-advocacy mission, government-grant funding model, and community events portfolio.
• Lowitja Institute: Australia's national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health research institute. Comparable Indigenous-led nonprofit structure with government and philanthropic funding, advocacy remit, and policy advisory positioning.
• Reconciliation Australia: The national peak body for reconciliation in Australia, providing RAP framework, policy advocacy, and corporate engagement across all states. Directly comparable as the federal counterpart to RQI's state-level peak-body role, with overlapping membership, sponsorship, and event-revenue models.
• Australians Together: Not-for-profit delivering education programs on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures to schools, workplaces, and community groups. Overlaps RQI on cultural learning content, school engagement, and institutional partnerships.
• First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria: The representative body for Traditional Owners of Country in Victoria advancing the state's treaty process. Strongly comparable as an Indigenous-led organization central to treaty and voice policy work, similar to RQI's Tracks To Treaty and First Nations Voice initiatives.
• First Nations Foundation: Indigenous-led nonprofit focused on financial wellbeing and economic empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Comparable community-empowerment mission and Indigenous-led governance model, with similar corporate and government partnership channels.
• SNAICC – National Voice for Our Children: National peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, delivering policy advocacy, sector development, and member services. Closely comparable peak-body operating model, membership structure, and government funding profile to RQI.

Regional players

• Reconciliation Western Australia: Western Australia's state peak body for reconciliation, delivering parallel programs in cultural learning, RAP advisory, and corporate partnerships. Same state-based peak-body model as RQI, but serving WA's distinct market and resource-sector economy.
• Reconciliation South Australia: The state peak body for reconciliation in South Australia, operating a comparable membership, events, and RAP-support model to RQI. Direct structural peer, but operating in a different Australian state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RecQueensland
• Facebookfacebook.com/reconciliationqld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reconciliation-queensland-incorporated
• Instagraminstagram.com/reconciliationqld

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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