rap information session national australia day council
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RAP Information Session National Australia Day Council
Welcome – Acknowledgment of Country
I would like to acknowledge the Yugambeh people, Traditional Owners of the land where we are meeting today.
I would also like to pay my respect to their Elders both past and present and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people who are also present.
Who is Reconciliation Australia?
Formerly known as the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation 1991 - 2001
In 2000, a recommendation to set up an independent, non-government organisation
to continue the process of reconciliation
Reconciliation Australia is a national, not for profit
HQ in Canberra and office in Sydney
Reconciliation Australia Board
Manage relationships with more than 1000 stakeholders
Our Vision and Purpose
Everyone wakes to a reconciled, just and equitable Australia.
We are dedicated to building relationships, respect and trust between
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
and other Australians.
The social context and environment for change and progress is not positive
Trust between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other
Australians is extremely low =13%
Perceived prejudice towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples is unacceptably high =70%
Nearly half of all Australians believe it is harder to achieve success if you
are Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander
Why is Reconciliation important?
Our Approach: Relationship + Respect = Opportunity
RespectUnderstanding
Pride
Recognition
OpportunityEmployment
Business
Education
RelationshipsHigh trust
Low prejudice
Strong partnerships
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Program
Turning good
intentions into
action
Build meaningful
relationships
Create sustainable
opportunities
Aligned to organisational
objectives
Engage within
sphere of influence
Set timelines
and targets
RAP partners commit to minimum actions
Relationships Minimum Elements
RAP Working Group, comprising of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Respect Minimum Elements
Cultural awareness/ cultural competency training
Ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols respected & celebrated
Celebrating and recognise NAIDOC Week
Opportunity Minimum Elements
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment
Use of/support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses
Tracking progress Minimum Elements
Complete the RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire annually
R.I.S.E. Developing a plan that suits your business
How do we achieve change?
Workplaces
Schools
Communities of Interest
Public Engagement
Recognise
TRACKING PROGRESS & REPORTING
Positive outcomes/impacts in the RAP program 2014
Positive outcomes/impacts in the RAP program 2014
Resources to help you…
RAP Hub: www.reconciliation.org.au/RAPhub
Share Our Pride: www.ShareOurPride.org.au
National Reconciliation Week: http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/
Workplace Ready Program: http://www.reconciliation.org.au/workplace/
RA National Schools Program: http://www.reconciliation.org.au/schools/
Recognise: http://www.recognise.org.au/
NSW Reconciliation Council: http://www.nswreconciliation.org.au/
Please subscribe to our Reconciliation News, Lets Talk and RAP Flash e-communications at http://www.reconciliation.org.au/
Contact details
Reconciliation Australia P: 02 6272 2600E: [email protected] W: www.reconciliation.org.au H: www.reconciliation.org.au/raphub
Darryl MonaghanGeneral Manager, RAP ProgramE: [email protected] M: 0429 810 461
How do we know if we have achieved our vision?
We will know when we have achieved our vision when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and rights are a proud part of our everyday life.
We cannot do it alone. Join us in the reconciliation journey.
Thank you
Any questions?