internal and external awareness of our RAP to promote reconciliation across our business and sector. Develop and implement a strategy to communicate our RAP and promote reconciliation through ongoing active engagement with all internal and external stakeholders Include a Reconciliation @ Wyndham presentation in the Corporate Induction Design and deliver an annual organisational RAP workshop on the staff training calendar Deliver a Reconciliation in Wyndham session in the Council community leadership program Design and launch an interactive online presentation on the public website about the RAP and the Possum Skin Cloak for Reconciliation. Install the Possum Skin Cloak for Reconciliation in a place of significance at the Civic Centre Design and publish a summary that presents our RAP in an accessible format 2018 2018 December, 2018 December, 2018 June, 2018 June, 2018 June, 2018 Coordinator, Community Wellbeing and Inclusion Manager, People and Capability Coordinator, Community Wellbeing and Inclusion Coordinator, Community Strengthening Programs Manager, Community Planning and Development; Manager, Libraries and Community Learning Manager, Community Planning and Development Coordinator, Community Wellbeing and Inclusion , ,
Relationships – Participate in National Reconciliation Week Action Deliverables Timelines Responsibility Organise, support and promote internal and external events that bring people together and promote Reconciliation during National Reconciliation Week. Organise displays and activities in Wyndham Libraries that raise awareness about the history of Reconciliation, celebrate Aboriginal leadership and explore current issues during National Reconciliation Week Recognise National Reconciliation Week in the Art Gallery, Libraries, Community Centres, Maternal and Child Health Centres, Kindergartens and the Depot Organise an annual public Reconciliation event that brings Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people together to build respectful friendship and mutual understanding around shared goals, such as tree planting and arts-based activities Collaborate with the Western Region Local Government Reconciliation Network to promote and coordinate a range of National Reconciliation Week events across the region Register our public events on the Reconciliation Australia and Reconciliation Victoria websites June 2018 and June 2019 June 2018 and June 2019 June 2018 and June 2019 June 2018 and June 2019 June 2018 and June 2019 Manager, Libraries and Community Learning Manager, Community Planning and Development; Manager, Community Support; Manager, Libraries and Community Learning Manager, Community Planning and Development: Coordinator, Community Wellbeing and Inclusion Coordinator, Community Wellbeing and Inclusion
The RAP Management Group participates in events to recognise and celebrate National Reconciliation Week Support to facilitate events across the range of Council workplaces to bring staff together and raise awareness about the themes of National Reconciliation Week Ensure RAP Management Group members promote and participate in an external event for National Reconciliation Week June 2018 and June 2019 June 2018 and June 2019 Manager, Community Planning and Development RAP Management Group Support Reconciliation events. Promote the grants offered by Reconciliation Victoria and Council to enable community groups to organise local activities that bring residents together to recognise National Reconciliation Week June 2018 and June 2019 Coordinator, Community Strengthening Programs Relationships – Engage the diversity of Aboriginal stakeholders with distinctive Reconciliation priorities Action Deliverables Timelines Responsibility Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to support positive outcomes in their specific areas of interest. Meet with Aboriginal organisations to develop guiding principles for future engagement Develop and implement an Aboriginal stakeholder engagement plan to inform City policies and projects Maintain updates to our Aboriginal stakeholder directory June, 2019 June, 2018 August, 2019 Coordinator, Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, Community Wellbeing and Inclusion Coordinator, Community Wellbeing and Inclusion
Work to ensure participation and partnership with the of Aboriginal stakeholders in every stage of development of a Wyndham Aboriginal Community Centre that achieves community aspirations. Negotiate partnership agreements with the Wyndham Aboriginal Community Centre Committee to define roles and responsibilities for each year of work Ensure that Aboriginal stakeholders inform and influence the design of the Centre Prepare a Service Coordination plan for the Centre with key Aboriginal stakeholders Work with the Wyndham Aboriginal Community Centre Committee to establish a Committee of Management for the Centre that supports Aboriginal community governance Invite community to help design the adjoining Integrated Family Centre. Council ensures that the Centre Provides a range of employment and training opportunities Increases procurement of goods and services from Aboriginal businesses Promotes access to community and cultural resources and services for vulnerable Aboriginal children and families January, 2018 June, 2017 June, 2019 June, 2019 June, 2019 June, 2019 June, 2019 June, 2019 Coordinator, Community Infrastructure Manager, Project Management Office Manager, Service Planning, Partnership and Reform Manager, Community Planning and Development Manager, Community Support Manager, People and Capability Coordinator, Integrated Risk and Procurement Manager, Community Support
Engage with Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations and providers of programs for Aboriginal people to improve service-planning, coordination and partnership in the delivery of culturally-appropriate programs in Wyndham City Manager, Service Planning, Partnership and Reform Relationships - Partnerships to protect and promote the rich, living Aboriginal cultural heritage of Wyndham City Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility Support collaboration with Registered Aboriginal Parties and Traditional Owner organisations for the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage and land management through the formation of an internal Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Working Group. Establish a Terms of Reference Meet a minimum of three times each year Prepare principles and guidelines for supporting collaboration and agreement-making with and between Traditional Owner organisations Develop an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Toolkit for Staff Provide a minimum of two Aboriginal Cultural heritage workshops for staff by Aboriginal cultural heritage specialists Improve access to resources, information and interpretive signage sites of Aboriginal significance in the municipality to guide Council employees in their work and residents in their interactions with these sites Meet with Traditional Owner organisations twice a year to provide overview of planning and negotiate agreements about specific cultural heritage management projects June, 2018 June, 2019 August, 2018 June, 2019 June, 2019 November, 2018 June, 2019 Manager, Community Planning and Development; Manager, Facilities and Open Space; Manager, Urban Futures; Manager, Assets and Roads; Manager, Planning and Building; Manager, Project Management Office; Manager, Environment and Water
Relationships – Governance for Aboriginal self-determination and participation Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility Support Aboriginal people to build capacity for governance and leadership in Wyndham City. Promote participation of Aboriginal residents in s Promote the free calendar to the Aboriginal community Promote the through Council’s Grants program to support Aboriginal sports people, artists, community champions and students to pursue their field of expertise Provide access to Aboriginal community governance training and resources December, 2018 January, 2018 June, 2019 June, 2019 Coordinator, Community Strengthening Programs Coordinator, Community Strengthening Programs Coordinator, Community Strengthening Programs Coordinator, Community Strengthening Programs Promote participation of Aboriginal people in Council governance structures to enable involvement in decision-making Promote participation of Aboriginal residents in Council that relate to individual areas of interest, expertise, location and experience Promote opportunities for Aboriginal residents to gain advice and make informed choices standing as a local government candidate June, 2019 June, 2019 Manager, Community Planning and Development Coordinator, Neighbourhood Hubs
Respect - Respectful acknowledgement and engagement with Traditional Owners across all our business Action Deliverables Timelines Responsibility Engage Council in recognising the First Peoples of Australia and the names of the Traditional Owners of the lands on which Wyndham City is being built. Develop, implement and communicate a cultural protocol document and contact directory for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country Organise an Acknowledgement of Country ceremony for a minimum of one Ordinary Council Meeting and another significant civic event each year Incorporate Acknowledgement of Country statements into Council communications: the public website promotional materials for Council events Council public policies and plans Fly the Aboriginal flag outside the Centre, within Council Chamber, at the Refuse Disposal Facility and Depot throughout the year; and the Torres Strait Islander flag for both Reconciliation and NAIDOC Weeks Provide an Acknowledgement of Country statement for staff email signatures Ensure Council community facilities, venues, hubs and the Depot display an Acknowledgement of Country in reception areas July, 2018 July, 2018 February, 2018 June, 2018 June, 2019 August, 2018 Coordinator, Strategic Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Community Wellbeing and Inclusion Manager, Coordinator, Strategic Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Strategic Communications and Marketing RAP Management Group Explore opportunities for incorporating Aboriginal languages, Engage the Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages to provide guidelines and resources for respectful naming processes in proposal outlines, tenders and selection criteria for June 2018 Manager, Service Planning, Partnership and Reform
Ensure that strategic planning and service coordination is informed by current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population data for Council to support improved outcomes in health, education and employment. Collect current demographic data and research to build understanding of change and growth in the Aboriginal populations of Wyndham Produce a Wyndham City Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community profile to inform priorities for planning and service reform in Council departments February, 2018 July, 2018 Coordinator, Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Service Planning, Partnership and Reform 5. Respect – Support education that contributes to Reconciliation Action Deliverables Timelines Responsibility a) Promote education by and about Aboriginal people and cultures in early years. service-delivery in the Maternal and Child Health Wellness Unit with the Indigenous-led for Aboriginal children from to two year of age Council Early Education and Family Services, and Maternal and Child Health Wellness Unit planning and delivery with the (Victorian Department of Education and Training) All Council Kindergartens implement the program in December, 2018 April, 2018 Manager, Community Support Coordinator, Kindergarten Services
b) Promote ongoing learning Aboriginal cultures, histories and politics. Engage Aboriginal businesses to provide a workshop about Aboriginal approaches to land and resource management with the Wyndham Teachers Environment Network (biennial) Maintain and promote the Rivers to Recognition Education Resource Directory with the Western Region Local Government Reconciliation Network and the Koorie Education Support team (Department of Education and Training) Promote community awareness of Aboriginal peoples and understanding of Reconciliation issues in Wyndham by creating a regular feature in Community Centre newsletters Provide opportunities for non-Aboriginal residents to have increased understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, histories and politics through activities, including art-based projects, at Community Centres June, 2019 May, 2018 and May, 2019 June, 2018 December, 2018 Coordinator, Environment and Sustainability Coordinator, Community Wellbeing and Inclusion Coordinator, Neighbourhood Hubs Coordinator, Neighbourhood Hubs Support implementation of the Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan 2016-2026 to improve education outcomes for Aboriginal people at every stage of their learning and development journey from early childhood through school and the transition into pathways. Promote development of cultural safety in education and training organisations across Wyndham City so that services are inclusive, responsive and respectful of Aboriginal people. Support partnership between educational institutions in Wyndham City and the as a vehicle through Aboriginal community members can have a say about all matters relating to their and their children's education June, 2019 June, 2019 Manager, Community Support Manager, Community Wellbeing and Inclusion
Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility Report RAP achievements, challenges and learnings to Reconciliation Australia. Complete and submit the RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire to Reconciliation Australia annually Investigate participating in the RAP Barometer 30 September, annually May 2018 RAP Management Report RAP achievements, challenges and learnings internally and externally. Report to the Wyndham Reconciliation Advisory Committee and Local Aboriginal Network Conduct a public review of progress against RAP outcomes and report at the ordinary Council Meeting closest to Reconciliation Week December, annually May, 2019 Manager, Community Planning and Development Review, refresh and update RAP. Liaise with Reconciliation Australia to develop a new RAP on learnings, challenges and achievements Send draft RAP to Reconciliation Australia for review and feedback Submit draft RAP to Reconciliation Australia for formal endorsement January, 2019 September, 2019 October, 2019 Manager, Community Planning and Development