The motif design was presented to the community including aboriginal families at Goolum Goolum in May 2017 and received very positive feedback. It is a great example of Council working positively with local aboriginal communities to ensure there is appropriate recognition of aboriginal culture in major council buildings ensuring that these facilities are welcoming and inclusive. Respect Focus Area We will show respect to aboriginal people, their culture, history and stories and will be responsive to their needs and will encourage the community to value the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to society. Action Target 1) Demonstrate respect and increase organisational understanding of and responses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Display a statement of Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners on the Council website and on email signatures. Coordinator November 2017 Display the Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Island flag at Council offices. Director Technical Services October 2017 Develop, implement and communicate a cultural protocol document for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country that is provided to Council and shared on the Council website. CEO October 2017 Invite a Traditional Owner Elder to provide a Welcome to Country at significant events, including Civic receptions. CEO October 2017 to October 2018 Include an Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of all Council events and functions. CEO October 2018 Include an Acknowledgement of Country on all major Council buildings and facilities, public spaces and on boundary signage. Director Technical Services July 2018 Encourage staff to include an Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of key staff meetings. Directors October 2017 Display Aboriginal artworks in the Council foyer area. Director Art Gallery November 2017
Encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have a have opportunities in art and design, creative arts, etc. Manager Community Development October 2017 to October 2018 Support Aboriginal involvement and artworks in Council facilities and public spaces (Aboriginal designs – footprints in the Children’s Hub Flooring). Relevant Directors October 2017 to October 2018 Promote Council’s Community Grants Program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Grants Officer October 2017 to October 2018 Display of artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community children and adults in Council’s Gallery. Art Gallery Director October 2017 to October 2018 Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisation relationships and seek input into Council’s Health and Wellbeing Plan and other planning processes. Relevant Directors October 2017 to October 2018 Tracking Progress and Reporting Action Target Responsibility Timeline 1) Report on Horsham Rural City Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan implementation from 2017 to 2018. Report on RAP progress each year in the RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire. CEO October 2018 2) The Reconciliation Aboriginal Advisory Committee meets to review progress of the Reconciliation Action Plan implementation twice a year. Review and make changes to the Council Reconciliation Action Plan where appropriate and agreed to by Council and Reconciliation Australia. Director Community Services December 2017 and July 2018 3) Report on the Reconciliation Action Plan progress to the Council. Councillors are more informed about RAP initiatives and outcomes at Council meetings. Mayor October 2017 February 2018 June 2018 4) Report on Reconciliation Action Plan progress in Council annual reporting. Council Reconciliation Action Plan outcomes are communicated to all stakeholders through annual reports published, emailed and shared on our website. CEO November 2017-October 2018