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: raps@reconciliation.org.au W: www.reconciliation.org.au H: www.reconciliation.org.au/raphub

Darryl MonaghanGeneral Manager, RAP ProgramE: Darryl.Monaghan@reconciliation.org.au 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?