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Reconciliation Action Plan

REFLECT April 2018 – April 2019 2

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the Nyoongar people, Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where the City of Perth is today and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Nyoongar peoples are the original inhabitants and Traditional Owners of the South West of . While Nyoongar is identified as a single language there are variations in both pronunciation and spelling – , Nyungar, Nyoongar, Nyoongah, Nyungah, Nyugah, Yungar and Noonga. The City of Perth uses ‘Nyoongar’ which is reflected throughout this document except when specifically referring to an external organisation that utilises alternative spelling.

ALTERNATIVE FORMATS

An electronic version of the City of Perth’s Reflect City of Perth Telephone: (08) 9461 3333 Reconciliation Action Plan 2018-19 is available from 27 St Georges Terrace, Perth Email: [email protected] www.perth.wa.gov.au. This document can be provided GPO Box C120, Perth WA 6839 in alternate formats and languages upon request. 3

2 Laurel Nannup (artwork opposite) Message from Going Home to Mum and Dad (2016) Woodblock print City of Perth CEO 64.5 x 76.5cm

I am delighted to present the City of Perth’s first I strongly encourage all staff to develop their Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which represents knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander a significant step in the City’s journey towards histories and cultures, particularly that of the Whadjuk reconciliation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Nyoongar community, whilst striving diligently Islander communities. toward achieving the deliverables of the City’s RAP. Delivering the actions and outcomes of the RAP is a Here, on Country where our troubled relationship high priority for the City. The City is, and will continue first began as Western Australians, we can take to be, committed to building respectful relationships real steps toward genuine partnership and trust. and opportunity with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Remembering and acknowledging wrongs that have Islander communities. occurred, I believe that we can work consciously and Martin Mileham courageously to move beyond those wrongs, toward Chief Executive Officer, a place of reconciliation. City of Perth I am personally involved in developing the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan, meeting with Aboriginal people of influence from our community, and hearing the community’s thoughts on how the City can progress on its journey toward reconciliation. 4

Message from Reconciliation Australia CEO

Reconciliation Australia congratulates City of Perth Practicing respect and understanding for Aboriginal on the endorsement of its inaugural Reconciliation and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and Action Plan (RAP), which will assist it in building the cultures is demonstrated in City of Perth’s commitment relationships, respect and opportunities essential to to endorse and implement policies and procedures reconciliation, and prepare the organisation for future for Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to initiatives in successive RAPs. Country across the organisation. It also commits to the development of a guiding document for external As the representative body of one of Australia’s most stakeholders to host an event within the City of Perth rapidly growing cities, City of Perth is leading by that aims to outline the importance of Welcome and example in developing its own vision for reconciliation, Acknowledgement of Country. by applying cultural learning, respectful business Karen Mundine practices, and promotion of Aboriginal and Torres City of Perth’s dedication to providing opportunities Chief Executive Officer, Strait Islander employment within its organisation, and employment pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Reconciliation which will translate across its sphere of influence. Strait Islander peoples is communicated by its goal Australia to investigate and implement an Aboriginal Business City of Perth is deeply commitment to building and Sponsorship Program, to commence in the 2019/2020 maintaining respectful relationships with Aboriginal financial year. and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations, and communities. This is exemplified by its aim to create On behalf of Reconciliation Australia, I commend City a promotional page on the City of Perth website for of Perth on its first RAP, and look forward to following reconciliation-focused campaigns and events, such its ongoing reconciliation journey. as National Reconciliation Week. 5 3 Julie Dowling The Navigator (2003) Synthetic polymer paint, earth pigments and plastic on canvas 120.5 x 100cm 6

About the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is about organisations from The City’s RAP is inclusive of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander every sector turning good intentions into real actions and rising to peoples; however, as the City of Perth sits on Whadjuk Nyoongar the challenge of reconciling Australia. A RAP is a framework that land, some actions are particularly relevant to be driven or facilitated uses a holistic approach to create meaningful relationships, enhanced with involvement from Nyoongar or Whadjuk Nyoongar people. This respect and promote sustainable opportunities with Aboriginal and is noted throughout the RAP. In addition, a glossary is provided on Torres Strait Islander communities. The RAP program includes a Page 40 of the document to give context and definition to the different series of frameworks, each offering a different level of engagement terms that are used throughout the City’s RAP. and support. These levels are; Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate.

Developing and implementing a Reflect RAP allows the City of Perth (the City) to focus on building relationships both internally and externally whilst raising awareness with our stakeholders to ensure there is a shared understanding and ownership of our RAP. Throughout the actions in the Reflect RAP, the City has a strong focus on building the foundations for relationships, respect and opportunities, whilst focusing on building a positive internal culture and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, particularly Nyoongar cultures. 7

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5 Sandra Hill White Goods (2010) Our Business Acrylic on plywood 30 x 30cm each panel

The area of Whadjuk Nyoongar land on which the City of Perth and State judicial institutions, and has the largest concentration of (the City) sits today is just over 19 square kilometres in area (land jobs, services, education and cultural and leisure activities in Greater only) and located on the northern banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan Perth. All of these places are home to a rich history, stretching back (Swan River) with over 11 kilometres of river frontage. The City is long before colonisation. privileged to be home to sites of cultural and historical significance The City’s resident population is diverse in its cultures, household to the Whadjuk people including; Gargatup (Kings Park), Matagarup and family structures, all contributing to an interesting and (Heirisson Island), Pinjar (the lakes - location of the Perth train varied community makeup. The City’s current population, which station and surrounds) and Byerbrup (ridge line linking Gargatup is approximately 26,268, includes approximately 193 residents and Matagarup). Traditionally, the Whadjuk Nyoongar people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. On a typical sourced food from the Derbarl Yerrigan and the extensive system weekday, the City attracts around 205,750 workers and visitors to of freshwater lakes linking the coast with the escarpment, ensuring the CBD and over 25,000 to the University of Western Australia and Perth played an important role for meeting, travel and trade. Queen Elizabeth II. The City’s resident population is forecast to grow Today, the City includes the suburbs, or parts thereof, of Crawley, to 50,000 residents by 2050, representing an additional 25,800 East Perth, Nedlands, Northbridge, Perth and West Perth. On 1 July residents in 16,000 new dwellings over the next 34 years. For these 2016, the City of Perth local government area expanded to include and many other reasons the City plays a unique and important role Kings Park (400 hectares), the University of Western Australia, in contributing to the economic prosperity and quality of life of many Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, residential and commercial Western Australians. areas around Hampden Road and Broadway, and the Matilda Bay The City of Perth workforce comprises of 750 staff of which two foreshore in Crawley and Nedlands. The City hosts international identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The City of Perth consulates, the State Parliament of Western Australia and key Federal main office; Council House is located on 27-29 St George’s Terrace, 9

Perth and is home to approximately 500 members of the City’s The City’s community has clearly communicated its commitment to a workforce. The remaining 250 members operate from the City’s journey towards reconciliation through the community engagement community facilities, parks, carparks and depot. All employees have associated with the City’s Strategic Community Plan. Some of the recently participated in an organisation wide culture change program trends and challenges that came out of the community engagement which resulted in new organisational values. The City aims to work included: towards diversifying its workforce throughout the implementation • The community wants to recognise Aboriginal culture; of the RAP. Throughout the Reflect RAP, the City has committed to • High demand exists for cultural experiences; researching leading examples of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander • The city is not currently seen to be a desirable cultural employment and improving the internal culture of the organisation destination; and to ensure that the working environment is safe and supportive for • The community is seeking an increase in visibility and experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. of spirituality and cultural connection to the city. The City of Perth has a distinct leadership role as the Capital City authority of Western Australia to ensure we continue to develop and flourish without compromising future generations. In 2016, the City of Perth Act was ratified. The Act brings the City of Perth in line with other Australian capital cities and empowers it, and acknowledges is central role in tourism, business and economic development. The Act also provides the necessary structure and legislation to form partnerships with State and Federal governments and the private sector to meet the future needs of the city. 10

City of Perth Strategic Community Plan

GOAL GOAL GOAL GOAL

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A city for people A city connected to its A city that celebrates its An open and natural beauty diverse cultural identity engaged city.

Vulnerable people with diverse All strategic objectives Formal and informal places Community is involved and social needs are supported of Goal 3 linked to and spaces to celebrate has trust in government “Celebrate Indigenous culture along the river culture” as identified Increase the amount with Thriving neighbourhoods under Goal 6. people that live, work, visit and Celebrate Indigenous culture and communities are created stay in the city developing a by collaboration strong sense of neighbourhood Built and Social Heritage that in the community is protected, enhanced and developed that showcases the City’s story 11 6 Deborah Bonar Maali (2012) Acrylic on canvas 150 x 85cm

GOAL

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A city that delivers for its community

Service delivery is of a high quality and focused on the needs of the City’s Community, Businesses and Visitors

Great people are attracted, developed and retained to meet and exceed community expectations 12

Our Reconciliation Action Plan Working Groups

Internal RAP Working Group Members of the External RAP Reference Group include: The Internal RAP Working Group included 20 Alan Carter, Bringing Them Home Committee Throughout the City of Perth staff members across 13 Business Albert McNamara, community Elder development of Units in the organisation. The Group’s purpose Allirra Winmar, ICEA the City’s RAP two was to identify issues and topics important to Anthony Kickett, community member Working Groups the development of City’s first RAP. The Working Ben Taylor, Nyoongar Yued Elder were established Group is also responsible for championing the Bendan Moore, Whadjuk Working Party to assist with the RAP throughout the organisation and to assist with Carole Winfield, community member development of the City of Perth Representatives communicating and developing their respective City’s RAP. Daniel Morrison, Wungening Aboriginal Corporation units understanding of the RAP and their roles and Erin Rundle, Rio Tinto responsibilities in delivering the actions within this. Irene McNamara, community Elder Joanne D’Cress, Yorgum External RAP Reference Group Lara Steele, Anglicare WA The External RAP Reference Group was made up Leon Henry Jr, Yorgum of 18 external stakeholders who came together on Lyn Schwan, East Perth Community Group Margaret Culbong, Whadjuk Elder a number of occasions to identify issues and topics Noel Nannup, community Elder of importance surrounding the development and Theresa Walley, Whadjuk Custodian implementation of the City’s RAP. Tom Joyner, ICEA Trevor Walley, Whadjuk Working Party Wanita Bartholomeusz, WA Police 13 7 Sunfly Tjampitjin Untitled (1987) Acrylic and ochre on canvas, 114 x 85cm

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2016 2017 2017 2017 Our Reconciliation NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH MAY

Journey The City presented The City appointed The Internal The first community to the Whadjuk Consultants: Reference Group and stakeholder Working Party Danny Ford and participated in a consultation The City has a long history of carrying out to inform the Rose Walley series of meetings was held, projects and activities that recognise history Party that the from Kambarang where members during National and culture, however until now, has had no City intended to Services and Tim openly identified Reconciliation formal reconciliation framework in place. commence its first Muirhead from wrongdoings Week, with 30 The last 12 months have been a long journey RAP and asked CSD Network. Both from the past participants from filled with learning and discovery of histories for representation Danny and Rose and identified both the Aboriginal and cultures as the City developed its first from the party are Traditional opportunities for and non-Aboriginal RAP. To the right is a timeline of the critical to participate in Owners of Whadjuk the City to learn community. stages of development of the City’s Reflect the External RAP Nyoongar Country from these and Participants Reconciliation Action Plan 2018-19: Reference Group. and have strong make improvements were welcomed ancestral links to in order to to Country by the Perth City area. build respect, Whadjuk Custodian, The City’s Internal relationships and Theresa Walley who RAP Reference opportunity with shared an insight Group was formed, the Aboriginal into her family The City would like to thank its Consultants, Danny Ford members undertook and Torres Strait history and stories and Rose Walley from Kambarang Services, and Tim Cultural Awareness Islander community. of growing up on Muirhead from CSD Network. Without their guidance, Training. Nyoongar Country. strong relationships with the Aboriginal community, and tireless commitment and enthusiasm it would not have been possible to bring the City’s RAP to its current stage. In addition, the City would like to recognise all members of both the Internal and External Reference Groups for their sharing of knowledge and commitment of the City’s journey to reconciliation. 15

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Participants from The External A second The City’s Business A final workshop The RAP progressed the first community RAP Reference consultation Units identified was held, with to the City of Perth consultation were Group held its first workshop was actions that the Internal RAP Council for formal invited to express meeting involving held with the each Unit would Reference Group endorsement. their interest to twenty external External RAP champion, drive and and External RAP participate in stakeholders Reference Group. implement within Reference Group a community from the initial At this workshop, the Reflect RAP combined, to review reference group consultation, Whadjuk Elder, timeframe. From the City’s draft RAP. for the ongoing including Margaret Culbong, here the actions development and Aboriginal presented the City were drafted and implementation Elders, Whadjuk with a symbol of the RAP started to of the RAP. The Working Party reconciliation, an take shape. City received an representatives, Aboriginal flag that overwhelming not for profit Margaret had hand number of organisations, crocheted – in the expressions of business, shape of a sheild interested and the government to represent the initial planned group representatives ‘osmosis’ (coming size was expanded and a corporate together) of two to ensure diversity organisation on its cultures. of various members Stretch RAP. of the community. 8 Brett Nannup Self Portrait (2012) Etching, ink on paper 37 x 50cm 16

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RESPECT

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1. Engage employees in continuous cultural learning opportunities to increase understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and achievements.

1.1. Capture data and measure our staff’s current level of Director Community and Commercial Services July 2018 understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and achievements.

1.2. Conduct a review of cultural awareness training Director Community and Commercial Services July – September 2018 needs within our organisation.

1.3. Implement a compulsory four hour face to face training session Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – April 2019 for Elected Members and all employees to increase awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and histories and capture data to measure the impact of these sessions

1.4. Based on the needs identified in 1.2, research opportunities Director Community and Commercial Services January 2019 for further learning and development including; interactive Director Corporate Services learning, cultural immersion days, language classes etc. Use the research to develop a plan for an organisation wide learning and development program to be implemented over the course of the City’s Innovate RAP.

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1.5. Review and modify the existing Corporate Induction program Director Corporate Services April 2018 – January to ensure that the content includes relevant information about 2019 Aboriginal culture and Whadjuk Nyoongar histories, and add Community Services as a guest presenter on the Corporate Induction schedule in order to be invited to select Inductions to present about the City’s RAP.

1.6. Review and modify the existing Equal Employment Opportunity Director Corporate Services April 2018 – February training program to ensure that it involves inclusion of the 2019 Human Rights Commission anti-racism campaign in order to ensure shut down of any racist behaviour within the organisation.

1.7. Carry out the diversity survey on an annual basis to Director Corporate Services June 2018 determine whether any changes occur in declaration of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultures in line with the implementation of the RAP.

1.8. Ensure the City’s RAP is added to the new employee information Director Corporate Services June 2018 pack and included in new employee induction package.

1.9. Hold a specific two hour training session with all Director Community and Commercial Services April 2019 Child Care staff to educate around how to engage with Parents/Families in order to ensure that all families understand that the Citiplace Child Care Centre is a culturally inclusive centre. 19

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1.10. Investigate the Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Schools Director Community and Commercial Services July 2018 – April 2019 and Early Learning and engage a Consultant to assist the Citiplace Child Care Centre to develop curriculum around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures that is suitable for early learning at the Centre.

1.11. Engage a consultant to design and facilitate a specific Director Community and Commercial Services December 2018 – April training course on the topic of how to engage with people Director Economic Development and Activation 2019 from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and ensure that all customer facing staff complete this training.

2. Raise internal understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols

2.1. Work with the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – June 2018 and Whadjuk Working Party to determine a list of Traditional Owners of the lands and waters within our organisations sphere of influence.

2.2. Develop and implement a policy and procedure to ensure Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 that Welcome or Acknowledgement to Country is included in all relevant meetings, activities and events organised by the City. Policy and procedure to include wording and placement of written Acknowledgement in all relevant publications, campaigns, digital screens and corporate communications. 20

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2.3. Carry out an internal communications campaign to ensure that Chief Executive Officer April 2018 all staff and Elected members are made aware of the cultural Director Community and Commercial Services importance of Welcome to Country and Acknowledgment to Country for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and its importance to the City of Perth heritage and identity.

3. Raise internal understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols

3.1. Create a guiding document to be distributed to all external Director Community and Commercial Services June 2018 stakeholders holding an event within the City of Perth to ensure Director Economic Development and Activation that stakeholders are made aware of the cultural importance of Welcome and Acknowledgement to Country for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

3.2. During debriefs with external event organisers, ask a Director Community and Commercial Services July 2018 – April 2019 series of questions to evaluate the number of external Director Economic Development and Activation stakeholders who planned and facilitated a Welcome or Acknowledgement to Country at their events.

3.3. Ensure that copies of the city’s Karla Yarning brochures Director Economic Development and Activation September 2018 are made available at all citizenship ceremonies.

4. Participate in and celebrate NAIDOC Week

4.1. Raise awareness and share information amongst our staff Director Community and Commercial Services July 2018 of the meaning of NAIDOC Week including promotion of Chief Executive Officer local NAIDOC week events. 21 10 Ben Pushman Washed Out (2014) Acrylic on board 99 x 79cm 22

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4.2. Ensure our internal RAP Working Group participates in an Director Community and Commercial Services July 2018 external NAIDOC Week event. Director Construction and Maintenance Director Corporate Services Director Economic Development and Activation Director Planning and Development

4.3. Hold a NAIDOC celebration activity/event for all staff. Director Community and Commercial Services July 2018

4.4. Throughout NAIDOC Week, Citiplace Child Care Centre Director Community and Commercial Services July 2018 to hold activities that celebrate and share knowledge on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

4.5. Create a promotional page on the City’s website to Chief Executive Officer July 2018 celebrate NAIDOC and recognise the various activities on offer for the community.

4.6. Through the City’s Sponsorship programs, continue to Director Economic Development and Activation July 2018 support and fund NAIDOC week events, and investigate opportunities to build on the level of funding available for organisations celebrating NAIDOC week in 2018.

5. Participate in, and celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day.

5.1. Ensure Citiplace Child Care Centre facilitates an ‘incursion’ Director Community and Commercial Services August 2018 with a guest Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist/ performer to celebrate and raise awareness of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. 23

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6. Publicly recognise and celebrate Aboriginal cultures and histories.

6.1. Research and plan to commission a public artwork to signify Director Economic Development and Activation April 2018 – April 2019 the City’s journey towards reconciliation (to be installed during the Innovate RAP). Artwork to be considered as collaboration between an Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Artist.

6.2. Investigate opportunities for use of digital platforms for Director Corporate Services April 2018 – April 2019 capturing and sharing of histories. Director Economic Development and Activation

6.3. Research and plan to increase the number of Aboriginal Director Economic Development and Activation April 2018 – April 2019 oral histories available in the City’s collection.

6.4. Plan and facilitate a public information exhibition in the Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – April 2019 City of Perth Library display cabinets to promote the oral Director Economic Development and Activation histories and celebrate Aboriginal cultures in the City of Perth. Investigate moving/rotating this display between various City of Perth facilities.

6.5. Conduct a review of the cultural heritage policies to ensure that Director Economic Development and Activation December 2018 – April these include information relevant to the Whadjuk Nyoongar 2019 histories of the City (in consultation with the relevant people).

6.6. Investigate options, and make plans to, commission an Director Community and Commercial Services August 2018 – April Aboriginal art mural at the front entrance of the Citiplace Child Director Economic Development and Activation 2019 Care Centre (to be installed during the Innovate RAP) 24

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6.7. Appropriately identify and make changes to the physical Director Community and Commercial Services July 2018 – February environment at the Citiplace Child Care Centre including: Director Construction and Maintenance 2019 installation of native flowers/grasses in the garden, and Director Planning and Development installation of playscape to incorporate an Aboriginal theme.

6.8. Appropriately identify and engage a Nyoongar artist to Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – April 2019 create artwork endemic to the area to use on the City’s Director Construction and Maintenance uniforms and vehicles, to make a visible statement about Director Economic Development and Activation the City’s commitment to reconciliation. Polo shirts to be branded with this artwork and worn by customer facing staff during NAIDOC Week and National Reconciliation Week. A minimum of two of the City’s fleet vehicles to be branded with decals of this artwork.

6.9. Investigate and make plans to commence a project to add a Director Economic Development and Activation December 2018 – Whadjuk Nyoongar layer onto the Wetlands map project. April 2019

6.10. Investigate and make plans to work with the appropriate Director Economic Development and Activation December 2018 – representatives to determine which stories the Whadjuk April 2019 Nyoongar community would like to share, and plan an interactive storytelling project.

6.11. In conjunction and consultation with the Whadjuk Nyoongar Director Economic Development and Activation April 2018 – April 2019 community, commission the design and creation of a public Director Planning and Development signage/ symbol to be installed at the two major gateways to the City (Causeway and Kings Park Road). 25

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6.12. Develop a framework to undertake cultural heritage assessment Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – April of the City of Perth lands to inform future projects and Director Economic Development and Activation 2019 consultation with the Whadjuk Nyoongar community. Director Planning and Development

6.13. Change the names of the City of Perth meeting rooms to Director Construction and Maintenance April 2018 – September align with Nyoongar language. 2018

6.14. Source pins with the Aboriginal flag, to be worn by Director Community and Commercial Services August 2018 customer facing staff, as a statement of commitment Director Construction and Maintenance towards reconciliation.

6.15. Engage an Artist to design the incorporation of Aboriginal Director Construction and Maintenance June 2018 – April 2019 artwork throughout the frosting which is displayed on Director Economic Development and Activation various meeting rooms throughout Council House.

6.16. Where landscapes are being upgraded or replaced, Director Construction and Maintenance April 2018 – April 2019 consider the planting of low water use native species.

6.17. Conduct an audit of the existing interpretative signage Director Construction and Maintenance June 2018 – April 2019 throughout the City of Perth and repair/replace where necessary. Director Planning and Development 26 11 Dianne Jones Coolbaroo Waltz (2010) Coolbaroo Swing (2010) Coolbaroo York Quicksteppin’ (2010) Digital print on cotton rag, satin hahnemuhle archival paper 148 x 81cm each print 27

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6.18. Investigate opportunities for additional interpretative Director Planning and Development April 2019 signage to be installed at appropriate locations, and put Director Construction and Maintenance forward recommendations for the 19/20 financial year. Director Economic Development and Activation This could include signage, dual naming, nomenclature, and symbols of recognition.

6.19. Update the City’s IVR (pre-recorded telephone welcome) to Director Community and Commercial Services June 2018 include: “Kaya wanju, welcome to the City of Perth…”

6.20. Upgrade the City’s welcome signage in the Customer Service area Director Community and Commercial Services June 2018 – August to include the words: “Kaya wanju, welcome to the City of Perth” 2018

6.21. Engage an Artist to design and implement an Aboriginal art Director Community and Commercial Services June 2018 – January inspired element to the refurbishment of the City’s Ground Director Construction and Maintenance 2019 Floor Customer Service area. Director Economic Development and Activation

6.22. Update the City’s email signature to include a respectful Chief Executive Officer June 2018 acknowledgement that Whadjuk Nyoongar people are the Traditional Owners of the land on which the City sits.

6.23. Include messaging of cultural histories, events, activities, and Chief Executive Officer April 2018 – April 2019 other relevant information into the City’s existing campaigns Director Economic Development and Activation on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

6.24. Create a communications plan for the City’s Reconciliation Chief Executive Officer April 2018 – April 2019 Action Plan and ensure that all relevant communications are carried out. 28

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6.25. Commence discussion around events and activities held Director Economic Development and Activation April 2018 – January over the Australia Day long weekend. 2019

6.26. Increase the level of promotion around the City’s Birak concert; Chief Executive Officer November 2018 – including creating a short promotional video for social media, Director Economic Development and Activation February 2019 and filmed interviews with Elders involved in the project.

6.27. Ensure that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – April 2019 flags are flown at both and Mounts Bay Road flag poles during significant events and occasions such as NAIDOC, and National Reconciliation Week.

6.28. Ensure that the Aboriginal flag is installed as a permanent Director Construction and Maintenance July 2018 feature inside the Council Chambers.

6.29. Plan and facilitate a minimum of four cultural activities Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – April 2019 (including a one off high profile event/activity) over the course of the RAP to be held in the City of Perth Library and align with the following important dates: - Australia Day; - NAIDOC Week; - National Reconciliation Week; and - WA Day.

6.30. Explore ways to recognise WA Day in order to promote Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – June 2018 the Whadjuk Nyoongar significance of this date to the Director Economic Development and Activation wider community. 29

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6.31. Arrange printing and distribution of the City’s Karla Yarning Director Community and Commercial Services June 2018 – December Aboriginal heritage maps and investigate opportunity to 2018 extend these maps to include the East Perth area.

7. Strengthen the natural environment and focus on the importance of native flora and fauna

7.1. Identify opportunities to work with the Whadjuk Nyoongar Director Planning and Development July 2018 – April 2019 community in the identification and design of green networks across the city.

7.2. Investigate the opportunity to work with Main Roads to Director Construction and Maintenance December 2018 – April convert the Causeway teardrop gardens to low water use 2019 native species.

7.3. Investigate the opportunity to work with the Aboriginal Director Construction and Maintenance December 2018 – April community to install a ‘bush tucker garden’ within the 2019 City of Perth.

7.4. Investigate the opportunity to implement a residential Director Construction and Maintenance December 2018 – April verge policy in order to create and launch a ‘verge Director Economic Development and Activation 2019 assistance/incentive’ program to encourage residents to install native and low water species on residential verges. 30

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RELATIONSHIPS

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8. Raise internal awareness of our RAP.

8.1. Develop and implement a plan to raise awareness amongst all Director Community and Commercial Services June 2018 staff across the organisation about our RAP commitments.

8.2. Develop and implement a plan to engage and inform key Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – May 2018 internal stakeholders of their responsibilities within our RAP.

9. Strengthen relationships with the Aboriginal community.

9.1. Investigate and consider a treaty between City of Perth Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – April 2019 and Whadjuk Nyoongar people.

10. Participate in and celebrate National Reconciliation Week (NRW).

10.1. Raise awareness and share information amongst our staff Chief Executive Officer May 2018 of the meaning of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) Director Community and Commercial Services through holding an activity for all staff and promotion of local NRW activities and events.

10.2. Ensure our Internal RAP Reference Group participates in Director Community and Commercial Services May 2018 external event to recognise and celebrate NRW.

10.3. Create a promotional page on the City’s website to celebrate NRW Director Economic Development and Activation April 2018 – April and recognise the various activities on offer for the community. 2019 32

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11. Establish and implement an internal RAP Working Group.

11.1. Form an internal RAP Working Group with one representative Director Community and Commercial Services May 2018 – April 2019 from each Business Unit across the organisation, and include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and decision- making staff from across our organisation. This group will support and report on the implementation of the City’s RAP.

12. Develop and implement an Aboriginal Engagement Framework for the City of Perth.

12.1. In consultation with the relevant parties, develop an Aboriginal Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – July 2018 Engagement framework for the City of Perth (internal document) and meet with each of the relevant Business Units to ensure that they understand the engagement processes included in the framework and how to implement the framework appropriately.

13. Establish and continue relationships with key stakeholders.

13.1. Develop a list of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Director Community and Commercial Services August 2018 community groups and organisations within our local area or sphere of influence that the City could approach to connect with on our reconciliation journey and identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership.

13.2. Build a relationship and explore opportunities to partner Director Community and Commercial Services August 2018 – with Nyoongar Outreach Services. December 2018 33

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13.3. Investigate and consider potential partnerships with local Director Economic Development and Activation April 2018 – April non-Aboriginal organisations and identify opportunities for 2019 collaboration on projects that showcase Aboriginal cultures and histories.

13.4. Continue to work with service providers to ensure that young Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – April Aboriginal people are able to live and recreate in places of safety. 2019 34

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14. Create a position for a skilled and experienced Aboriginal Engagement Officer.

14.1 Employ an Aboriginal Engagement Officer to assist with Director Community and Commercial Services July 2018 implementation of the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Director Corporate Services to assist with the effective engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and stakeholders.

15. Investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment.

15.1 Research leading examples of Aboriginal Employment Director Community and Commercial Services August 2018 – March Frameworks from the Government and private sector and Director Construction and Maintenance 2019 put together a summary report with recommendations to be Director Corporate Services implemented by the City of Perth in successive Reconciliation Director Economic Development and Activation Action Plans. Director Planning and Development

15.2. Identify current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to Director Corporate Services December 2018 inform future employment and development opportunities. Investigate the willingness of these staff to take on a ‘mentorship’ role as additional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members are recruited throughout the organisation.

15.3. Review and update the Equal Opportunity Policy and ensure that Director Corporate Services July 2018 this is implemented across the organisation. Policy to be inclusive of benchmarking to ensure best practise of the Capital City. 36

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15.4. Ensure that all employment adverts clearly state that the City Director Corporate Services May 2018 of Perth is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

15.5. Research into additional platforms for advertising positions at Director Corporate Services August 2018 – March the City of Perth so that these can be utilised in future RAP’s 2019 when the organisation has established foundations and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

16. Evaluate the existing sponsorship of Aboriginal Tourism and investigate opportunities for further involvement.

16.1. Evaluate and report on the City’s previous involvement in Director Economic Development and Activation June 2018 sponsoring Aboriginal Tourism operators.

16.2. Work with West Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Director Economic Development and Activation April 2018 – April 2019 Council and other providers to facilitate networking and business development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tourism operators to improve the range, quality and accessibility of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to visitors.

17. Increase and support supplier diversity and Aboriginal business

17.1 Form a relationship and become a member of; Supply Nation, Director Corporate Services July 2018 the Aboriginal Business Network and the Nyoongar Chamber Director Economic Development and Activation of Commerce and Industry for the purpose of learning about the most appropriate ways to increase supplier diversity and support Aboriginal business. 37

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17.2. Investigate and make plans to establish and implement an Director Economic Development and Activation July 2018 – April 2019 Aboriginal Business Sponsorship Program to commence in the 2019/2020 financial year.

17.3. Compile a list of Aboriginal businesses that could be used by the Director Corporate Services September 2018 – city for procurement purposes and undertake training across Director Planning and Development March 2019 the organisation to ensure that these businesses are considered for inclusion in request for quote and tender processes.

17.4. Review the existing grants and sponsorship framework Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – April 2019 and make amendments to ensure that all cultural events are Director Economic Development and Activation considered for funding.

17.5. Through the City’s Arts Sponsorship programs, continue to Director Economic Development and Activation April 2018 – April 2019 support and fund Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts projects, and investigate opportunities to build on the level of funding available for organisations in the 2019/2020 financial year.

17.6. Develop an understanding of the mutual benefits of Director Corporate Services November 2018 procurement from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses.

17.7. Develop a business case for procurement from Aboriginal Director Corporate Services November 2018 – and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. April 2019 38

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ACTION AREA GOVERNANCE & REPORTING

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18. Build Support for the RAP.

18.1. Define resource needs for RAP development and Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 implementation.

18.2. Define systems and capability needs to track, measure Director Community and Commercial Services April 2018 – June 2019 and report on RAP activities. Director Corporate Services

18.3. Complete the annual RAP Impact Measurement Director Community and Commercial Services September 2018 Questionnaire and submit to Reconciliation Australia.

19. Review and Refresh the RAP.

19.1. Liaise with Reconciliation Australia to develop an Director Community and Commercial Services February 2019 Innovate RAP based on learnings, challenges and achievements from the Reflect RAP.

19.2. Seek community feedback on the RAP. Director Community and Commercial Services February 2019

19.3. Submit draft Innovate RAP to Reconciliation Australia Director Community and Commercial Services March 2019 for review.

19.4. Submit draft Innovate RAP to Reconciliation Australia Director Community and Commercial Services April 2019 for formal endorsement. 40

Glossary

Aboriginal: Nyakinyaki, Wilman, Ganeang, Bibulmun/Piblemen, Mineng, Goreng A person of Australian Aboriginal descent, identifying as Aboriginal and Wudjari and Njunga. Each of these language groups correlates and being accepted as such by the Aboriginal community. with different geographic areas with ecological distinctions.

Acknowledgement of Country: Torres Strait Islander: An Acknowledgement of Country is an opportunity for people to Torres Strait Islanders are the Indigenous peoples of the Torres show respect for Traditional Owners and the continuing connection Strait Islands, part of Queensland, Australia. They are culturally of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country. It can and genetically Melanesian people, as are the people of Papua New be given by both non-Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal and Torres Guinea. They are distinct from the Aboriginal peoples of the rest of Strait Islander peoples. Australia, and are generally referred to separately.

Nyoongar: Traditional Owner/s: Nyoongar means ‘a person of the south-west of Western Australia’ or A ‘Traditional Owner’ in relation to the lands means an Aboriginal the name for the ‘original inhabitants of the south-west of Western person who has, in accordance with Aboriginal tradition, social, Australia’. Nyoongar peoples are one of the largest Aboriginal economic and spiritual affiliations with, and responsibilities for, the cultural blocks in Australia. lands or any part of them. Traditional Owners of the land on which the City of Perth is located are the Whadjuk Nyoongar people. Nyoongar are made up of fourteen different language groups (which may be spelt in different ways): Amangu, Yued/Yuat, Whadjuk/ Wajuk, Binjareb/Pinjarup, Wardandi, Balardong/Ballardong, 41

Welcome to Country: CONTACT DETAILS: Protocols for welcoming visitors to Country have been a part of Community Development Officer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures for thousands of years. Community Services, City of Perth Despite the absence of fences or visible borders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups had clear boundaries separating their Country from that of others. Crossing into another group’s Country required a request for permission to enter. When permission was (08) 9461 3333 granted the hosting group would welcome the visitors, offering them safe passage and protection of their spiritual being during the journey. Welcome to Country is performed by the Traditional Owners. [email protected]

Whadjuk: The name of the dialectal group from Perth. Whadjuk is situated beneath Yued and above the Pinjarup dialectal groups. The City of www.perth.wa.gov.au Perth is located on Whadjuk Nyoongar land.

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City of Perth Cultural Collections

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First Contact, Laurel Nannup

The City of Perth are the custodians of significant Laurel Nannup is a Nyoongar artist known for her woodcut prints historical and contemporary collections of art, and etchings. First Contact depicts the arrival of European settlers artefacts and reference materials. Aboriginal to Perth – as the European boats arrived the local Nyoongar people people, their voices and stories are integral to believed these ships were their past ancestors returning from the the Cultural Collections, our ability to interpret sea. First Contact was later commissioned as a large cast aluminium our social heritage and the expression of our sculpture in Elizabeth Quay, Perth (a photo of the public artwork cultural identity. Artworks by Aboriginal artists appears on page 30). were among some of the first contemporary works acquired by the City of Perth and the 2 representation of Aboriginal artists continues to be a collection development focus today. Going Home to Mum and Dad, Laurel Nannup Laurel Nannup was born in Carrolup, Western Australia and is a member of the Stolen Generation. Her work traverses her journey from living in the bush in Pinjarra with her large family to being taken away at age 8 to live at the Wandering Mission where she spent the following eight years. After completing postgraduate studies in Fine Arts at Curtin University of Technology Laurel told her story in the touring exhibition and publication “A Story to Tell”. 43

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The Navigator, Julie Dowling White Goods, Sandra Hill Julie Dowling states of The Navigator that she “wanted to show White Goods reflects on Hill’s experiences growing up as an a modern fictitious figure who must navigate not only the white Aboriginal woman in Western Australia. Specifically, it references economic world, but also his beliefs of honouring the land. This the Government’s attempts to superimpose ‘white’ domestic values work deals with a modern situation within some Native Title over South-West Nyoongar culture and onto Aboriginal women in claimant groups where negotiations with mining companies have the late 1950s and 60s. As part of the Assimilation Policies of that meant that members of the Aboriginal claim group are employed era Aboriginal families, previously living in makeshift dwellings with the mine that uses their land.” on the fringe of towns, were taken and placed in modern white housing where they were then expected to take care of the property. White Goods explores the equation of Indigenous domestic staff 4 as domestic white goods. These stylised images are masked over Land Release 3, Christopher Pease traditional Aboriginal designs. Christopher Pease is a Minang/Nyoongar man from South Western Australia, whose visual language is at once deeply embedded 6 within the western history of figurative oil painting and traditional Indigenous storytelling. Western notions of home and land Maali, Deborah Bonar ownership and the consequent loss of Aboriginal culture feature Maali (black swan) and Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) are iconic in his work with references to western culture superimposed over symbols of Perth. Both were very important to Nyoongar culture. scenes of traditional Indigenous ways of living and interacting with British settlers adopted the black swan as the emblem for the nature. Land Release 3 references an 1801 drawing of Geographe fledgling . The colours featured on this abstract Bay by Charles Alexandre Lesueur which records the journeys of landscape reflect the beauty and vibrancy of Perth – the black swan Captain Nicholas Baudin. provides an enduring link between the past and the present. 44

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Untitled, Sunfly Tjampitjin Koorden, Rod Garlett In 1987 the Forrest Place Art Foundation commissioned Six dramatic male Indigenous figures rendered in cast bronze various artists from Balgo Hills to paint artworks that could stride towards the east across the grass of Wellington Gardens be interpreted as large scale public mosaics in Perth. This in Kings Square. The designs originally stem from painted painting by Sunfly Tjampitjin is the original design for a circular ceremonial markings found in historical photographs and have mosaic installed in Forrest Place in 1987 as a part of a major been reinterpreted by Rod Garlett in extensive consultation with redevelopment of the site. The work refers to the artist’s place of elders in the local Aboriginal community. birth, where there is a water-hole between a rock hill and a sand hill facing towards Lake Mackay. The mosaic remained in Forrest 10 Place for 25 years prior to being removed in 2012 as a part of the more recent redevelopment. Washed Out, Ben Pushman Ben Pushman’s work Washed Out refers to the loss of traditions 8 in Nyoongar culture through the representation of a fading scar. Scarification formed an important part of traditional Nyoongar Self Portrait, Brett Nannup visual language by marking rites of passage. The surface of Brett Nannup is a Nyoongar artist living in Perth. In Self Portrait the work has been worked and re-worked giving a sense of he explores his identity and place within the duality of the time passing; the scar becomes a mark of a past experience yet Nyoongar and Wadjella worlds. something that is fading with time. This work also allows us to consider changes to the landscape and the social, physical and emotional impact, or ‘scarring’, on Indigenous people as a result of colonisation. 45

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Coolbaroo Waltz; Coolbaroo Swing; Coolbaroo York First Contact, Laurel Nannup Quicksteppin’, Dianne Jones First Contact is inspired by the Nyoongar people’s initial encounter Dianne Jones’ works often reference her family and local with European settlers as distant sailing ships appeared as giant community history offering an account of Nyoongar history and floating birds on the horizon. The turned head and outstretched place within society from a personal perspective. The Coolbaroo wings of the bird represent the horizontal spar, mast and sail of the Club emerged as a response to various legal requirements placed ship. Nannup, a member of the Stolen Generation, believes the work on Aboriginal people in the early to mid-20th century. After plays a significant role in sharing stories about the Nyoongar people World War II the Coolbaroo League, managed by Aboriginal and will stand as a legacy for her family. Located at Elizabeth Quay, people, began arranging their own dances at an East Perth this iconic sculpture shimmers by day and transforms at night into an hall; creating the Coolbaroo Club. The dances were attended by internally lit site-specific artwork by the water’s edge. Aboriginal people from all over the state and attracted visiting musicians from around the world. From 1952 the League took 13 their dances to country towns to raise funds. It was at one of these Coolbaroo dances at York in the 1950’s that Dianne Jones’ Charnock Woman, Sandra Hill, Miv Egan & Jenny Dawson mother and father first met. A colourful mosaic set in the East Perth pavement depicts the Nyoongar Dreaming story of the Charnock Woman who would trap and hold spirit children within her long white hair. Standing at the foot of the Charnock Woman the viewer looks up through the Celtic knot, symbolising eternal life, as it leaps into the flames symbolic of home and hearth in all cultures. Four magpies fly towards her head and hair which streams off to create the southern night sky. 46

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Two Fighting Snakes, Matthew Gill Tjupurulla This work by Matthew Gill Tjupurulla was commissioned by the Forrest Place Art Foundation in 1987. The original painting depicts two snakes fighting over two Tjupurrula men near Lake Mackay in the artist’s father’s country. The painting was reinterpreted as a large-scale mosaic in Forrest Place in 1995 and used over 17,000 mosaic tesserae in its creation.

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Hot Bunuroo and Twisting Breeze, Shane Pickett Born in Quairading (Ballardong Country) in the south-west of Western Australia, Shane Pickett was one of the foremost Nyoongar artists of his generation. His works balanced innovation with tradition, modernity with an ancient spirituality to act as complex visual metaphors for the persistence of Nyoongar culture against the colonising tide of modernity. Pickett said “My paintings speak of the changes in the land that I have witnessed and watched. It speaks of the travels of those Elders and gifted people who hold this knowledge. In my paintings, and in my own personal Dreaming journey I try to honour their teachings, their knowledge and their law”. 47 15 Shane Pickett Hot Bunuroo and Twisting Breeze Acrylic on linen 153 x 122cm 1 Cover Artwork: Laurel Nannup First Contact (2016) Woodblock print 60 x 45cm

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