1. RAP Information Session National Australia Day Council

2. Welcome – Acknowledgment of Country I would like to acknowledge the Yugambeh people, Traditional Owners of the land where we are meeting today. I would also like to pay my respect to their Elders both past and present and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are also present.

3. Who is Reconciliation Australia? Formerly known as the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation 1991 - 2001 In 2000, a recommendation to set up an independent, non-government organisation to continue the process of reconciliation Reconciliation Australia is a national, not for profit HQ in Canberra and office in Sydney Reconciliation Australia Board Manage relationships with more than 1000 stakeholders

4. Our Vision and Purpose Everyone wakes to a reconciled, just and equitable Australia. We are dedicated to building relationships, respect and trust between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.

5. The social context and environment for change and progress is not positive Trust between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians is extremely low = 13% Perceived prejudice towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is unacceptably high = 70% Nearly half of all Australians believe it is harder to achieve success if you are Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander Why is Reconciliation important?

6. Our Approach: Relationship + Respect = Opportunity Respect Understanding Pride Recognition Opportunity Employment Business Education Relationships High trust Low prejudice Strong partnerships

7. Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Program Turning good intentions into action Build meaningful relationships Create sustainable opportunities Aligned to organisational objectives Engage within sphere of influence Set timelines and targets

8. RAP partners commit to minimum actions Relationships Minimum Elements RAP Working Group, comprising of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Celebrate National Reconciliation Week Respect Minimum Elements Cultural awareness/ cultural competency training Ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols respected & celebrated Celebrating and recognise NAIDOC Week Opportunity Minimum Elements Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Use of/support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses Tracking progress Minimum Elements Complete the RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire annually

9. R.I.S.E. Developing a plan that suits your business

10. How do we achieve change? Workplaces Schools Communities of Interest Public Engagement Recognise

11. TRACKING PROGRESS & REPORTING

12. Positive outcomes/impacts in the RAP program 2014

14. Resources to help you… RAP Hub: www.reconciliation.org.au/RAPhub Share Our Pride: www.ShareOurPride.org.au National Reconciliation Week: http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/ Workplace Ready Program: http://www.reconciliation.org.au/workplace/ RA National Schools Program: http://www.reconciliation.org.au/schools/ Recognise: http://www.recognise.org.au/ NSW Reconciliation Council: http://www.nswreconciliation.org.au/ Please subscribe to our Reconciliation News, Lets Talk and RAP Flash e-communications at http://www.reconciliation.org.au/

15. Contact details Reconciliation Australia P: 02 6272 2600 E: raps@reconciliation.org.auraps@reconciliation.org.au W: www.reconciliation.org.auwww.reconciliation.org.au H: www.reconciliation.org.au/raphubwww.reconciliation.org.au/raphub Darryl Monaghan General Manager, RAP Program E: Darryl.Monaghan@reconciliation.org.au M: 0429 810 461

16. How do we know if we have achieved our vision? We will know when we have achieved our vision when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and rights are a proud part of our everyday life. We cannot do it alone. Join us in the reconciliation journey. Thank you Any questions?