Objectives and Key Performance Indicators for RAP Objectives Key Performance Indicator Measure Target Inform Inform Council of the ongoing and emerging needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Hume. At least one representative per Council department on the Social Inclusion Committee relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing. Establish the Hume Reconciliation Action Group (HRAG). Deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness training, including knowledge of Traditional Owners to Hume City Council staff Deliver in partnership with local community members, 2 community events per year that acknowledge culturally significant occasions such as: Reconciliation Week, Sorry Day and NAIDOC. Quarterly meetings with at least 3 meetings conducted per year. Hume RAP Action (HRAG) established by December 2013 with at least 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 2 cultural awareness training sessions offered per year. 2 events culturally significant events funded by Council per year.
enhance participation in Hume City Council services and facilities. Plaques and ensure that acknowledgements are consistent across all Council buildings. through acknowledgement plaques by 2016. Objectives Key Performance Indicator Measure Target Advocate across Council and to the broader community for appropriate recognition and responses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community needs. Support the development of the Hume Reconciliation Action Group (HRAG) through governance and advocacy training. Provide training and community education forums to support the 1 governance and advocacy training session offered per year. 1 training program to be offered annually.
Strategy Action Responsibility Timeline Outcome Inform 1.1.4 Facilitate the development of Hume Reconciliation Action Plan Group (HRAG) to include Council staff and community members. Lead: Social Development. February 2013, ongoing Indigenous Advisory Committee disbanded. HRAG developed to oversee implementation of the RAP and to guide and action activities that enhance knowledge and increase participation in services, programs and events. 1.2 Inform community members and service providers about the role of Council and services provided. 1.2.1 Develop a Communication Strategy to Council staff on how to inform key stakeholders on Council’s policies and services. Lead: Social Development. Supported by: Aged Services and Public Health, Family and Children’s Services, Research and Marketing and Communications. June 2013 Communication Strategy developed and implemented across Council. 1.3 Inform the broader community about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture. 1.3.1 In partnership with HRAG organise community activities such as Reconciliation events and NAIDOC week. Lead: Social Development. Supported by: Aged Service’s and Public Health, Family and Children’s Services, Learning Communities. Ongoing A range of events and programs offered to enhance community knowledge about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture. 1.3.2 In partnership with HRAG explore opportunities to facilitate shared histories “from settlement to today” to be documented, displayed and celebrated to provide a better understanding of the achievements of local Lead: Social Development. Supported by: Marketing and Communications and Learning Communities Ongoing Documentation of histories achieved and shared with the wider community to increase cross cultural understanding and to celebrate local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Access and Participation For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to be supported in endeavours, it is important they are able to access the services and programs available. Part of this theme focuses on the ways to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in events, decision making and services. Council will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to identify access requirements and appropriate, culturally sensitive responses. Developing and advancing services and programs that systemically remove the barriers to participation by advancing opportunities for involvement in our City in the social, recreation, economic and built environment is a key commitment of a just society. Objective 2 To strengthen access and participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the social, recreation, economic and environment of our City. Strategy Action Responsibility Timeline Outcome Access and Participation 2.1 Enhance social, recreation and leisure participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders through continued expansion of integrated and specific programs. 2.1.1 Continue and expand opportunities to support parents and carers of Aboriginal children with a disability. Lead: Aged Services and Public Health. Supported by: Family and Children’s Services and Social Development, Leisure and Youth Services and Learning Communities. Ongoing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with a disability supported and resourced. 2.1.2 Continue to offer access to health and recreation services and explore further opportunities to support indigenous elders. Lead: Aged Services and Public Health. Supported by: Leisure and Youth Services and Learning Communities. Ongoing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have access to appropriate recreation and health services. 2.1.3 Continue and expand Borrais in Hume early parenting program. Lead: Family and Children’s Services. Supported by: Aged Services and Public Health. Ongoing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents of early year’s children are supported and resourced. 2.1.4 One new program initiative offered by Lead: Leisure and Youth services and Initiated by 2014 Increased leisure, recreation and learning opportunities for
Strategy Action Responsibility Timeline Outcome Advocate 3.1 Ensure timely response to issues impacting on social justice and access to choices affecting the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 3.1.1 Advocate across Council and to the broader community for appropriate recognition and responses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community needs. Lead: Social Development. Supported by: Aged Services and Public Health, Family and Children’s Services, Leisure and Youth Services and Learning Communities. Ongoing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community needs considered in program and service development. 3.1.2 Foster participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in civic life of the City. Lead: Social Development. Ongoing Aboriginal and Strait Islanders participate in civic life through HRAG. 3.2 Engage our community and foster advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Islanders. 3.2.1 Support the development of the HRAG. Lead: Social Development. Ongoing HRAG developed with 50% of participants being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 3.2.2 Provide training and community education forums to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to obtain skills that support Lead: Social Development. Ongoing Training and community forums offered.