As part of Towong Shire Council’s commitment to reconciliation, we are drafting a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and establishing a RAP Working Group to assist in it’s implementation. As part of the implementation we are inviting expressions of interest from indigenous members of the community who are passionate about reconciliation.
The Working Group will be made up of Council staff and a First Nations community representative and will play a key role in guiding and implementing the actions outlined in Towong Shire’s first RAP, a Reflect RAP.
What is a RAP?
Reconciliation Australia outlines four types of RAPs, which help organisations strengthen relationships, respect and opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Reflect RAP supports organisations just beginning their journey.
Towong Shire believes that a RAP provides a vital framework to help build reconciliation and healing in our region.
Learn more about our Council's Reconciliation Action Plan.
What will the Working Group do?
- Govern and implement Towong Shire’s Reflect RAP commitments
- Report progress to Council’s Senior Management Team
- Work respectfully with Traditional Owner groups and community stakeholders
- Guide events such as Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week
- Support respectful cultural engagement and education
- Help lead conversations on reconciliation in the broader community
- Raise and help resolve any issues as they arise
Key Details:
- The group will meet quarterly for up to two hours
- The term is expected to be 12–18 months
- This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to change, healing and understanding in our region and to learn more about the world’s oldest living culture.
View the Terms of Reference for full details. To express your interest, complete the form below.
