The Roadmap was written because we at the Council acknowledge that there have been many words and papers that failed to make a difference to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. These strategies set out the most important actions for individuals, communities, organisations and governments. Together, these two documents are a call to action. This requires a range of educational initiatives in the areas of formal schooling, the training of professionals and in raising community awareness. Greater government accountability.
Governments provide most essential services, yet serious disadvantage remains.
All service providers must be held accountable through the setting of measurable targets and the public reporting of performance. A legislative process to deal with unfinished business. The proposed framework legislation allows for negotiated outcomes on matters such as rights, self-determination, traditional law and constitutional reform. The establishment of a representative national body called Reconciliation Australia to help keep the reconciliation process going. The Roadmap demonstrates clearly that reconciliation depends on us, as a nation, addressing the important outstanding issues.