FAQs

• Relationships: Building positive, respectful and meaningful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, organisations communities and staff.

• Respect: Recognising the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Whaduk People of the Noongar Nation, and actively promoting reconciliation and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage throughout the Local Government Area.

• Opportunities: Contributing to closing the gap in education and employment outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal members of the community, and supporting self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

• Governance: Tracking Progress and Reporting: Monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of the actions outlined in this Innovation RAP and identifying areas for improvement. The Innovation RAP will also be reported on annually in Council's Annual Report.

• Identify meaningful and achievable actions for the City's Innovate RAP in accordance with Reconciliation Australia requirements for endorsement.
• Build new and continue to strengthen existing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Build new and continue to strengthen existing relationships with local organisations that are working on implementing their own RAP.

• Develop mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders
• Develop and pilot strategies for reconciliation initiatives
• Engage staff in reconciliation
• Identify the best approach for the organisation through aspirational deliverable
• Explore how the organisation can drive reconciliation through its business activities, services, programs, stakeholders and/or sphere of influence
• Report to Reconciliation Australia by September each year, through the RAP Impact measurement questionnaire
• Publicly report RAP progress to external stakeholders

The Reconciliation Advisory Committee (RAC) advises and assists the City in the development and implementation of our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and the development of future Reconciliation Action Plans. The RAC also provides advice to the City on all matters that affect Aboriginal people within the City, particularly where we can have a direct influence. There are three Councillors and six community members appointed to the Committee.

Feedback and consultation for RAPs is invited from: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, the City’s Reconciliation Advisory Committee, local organisations and community groups with RAPs, Aboriginal Education Officers, and the wider community.