Reconciliation Action Plan - Respect
We have five respect actions in our Reconciliation Action Plan.
| Action | Deliverable | Timeline | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Increase understanding value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures histories knowledge and rights through cultural learning. | Develop a business case for increasing understanding value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures histories knowledge and rights within our organisation. | February 2021 | Director People and Culture |
| Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within our organisation. | July 2020 | Director People and Culture | |
| 6. Demonstrate respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by observing cultural protocols. | Develop an understanding of Wadawurrung local Traditional Owners and their lands and waters within our organisation’s operational area. | July 2020 | Manager Healthy Communities |
| Increase staff’s understanding of the purpose and significance behind cultural protocols including Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols. | July 2020 | Director People and Culture | |
| Draft implement and communicate a cultural protocol document including protocols for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country for internal and external use | July 2020 | Director People and Culture | |
| Develop a style guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander correspondence including recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork and link with Communication strategy | July 2020 | Manager Corporate Communications and Marketing | |
| Include Acknowledgement of Country to recognise Wadawurrung Traditional Owners on all staff email blocks and on the City of Greater Geelong website | July 2020 | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Display Wadawurrung Acknowledgement of Country plaques in all Municipal buildings | September 2020 | Manager Healthy Communities | |
| 7. Build respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories by celebrating NAIDOC Week. | Raise awareness and share information amongst our staff about the meaning of NAIDOC Week. | July 2020 | Director People and Culture |
| Introduce our staff to NAIDOC Week by promoting external events in our local area. | July 2020 | Director People and Culture | |
| RAP Working Group and Karreenga Aboriginal Advisory Group members to participate in an external NAIDOC Week event and assist in promoting events where requested | July 2020 | Director People and Culture and Manager Healthy Communities | |
| 8. Create a physical environment within City of Greater Geelong that is respectful welcoming and inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples | Display culturally appropriate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks in City of Greater Geelong offices and meeting rooms | September 2020 | Manager Arts and Culture |
| Investigate the opportunity to use Wadawurrung language in the naming of the new civic precinct | June 2020 | Chief Executive Officer | |
| 9. Celebrate local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and achievements at an event on Close the Gap Day annually | Coordinate cultural celebration event on Close the Gap Day annually | March 2021 | Manager Healthy Communities |
| Encourage staff and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community to attend the Close the Gap Day Event annually | March 2021 | Manager Healthy Communities and Director People and Culture | |
| Ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are central in planning the annual Close the Gap day event | March 2021 | Manager Healthy Communities |