We can open up lines of communication and consult with the community, not just those whose background and position empowers their voices. Efforts to improve community relations must be appropriately and effectively targeted. A renewed and concerted effort to alter the cultures and practices of those institutions which shape our daily lives and our community relations could be very beneficial. An excellent set of guidelines was developed by Dr Jan Pettman for the National Inquiry into Racist Violence, and these could be followed. The Network will inform you of reconciliation news and put you in touch with other supporters and activities in your area.
Many groups are under-resourced and pressed for time.
You may want to start a special group, which is committed to working with Aboriginal people for change. Buy from Aboriginal enterprises. Hire indigenous performers for events and indigenous consultants for relevant projects and speaking engagements. But the development of effective strategies depends on the individuals and groups who are committed to social change. Promoting reconciliation involves working within existing political and social organisations in putting racism and relationships on the agenda, and in initiating changes.