City of Melbourne Reconciliation Action Plan 2015-2018

City of Melbourne Reconciliation Action Plan 2015-2018

Hi-Res PDF - GOOD For Print SIGN OFF BOX GrD PrM AcD CITY OF MELBOURNE RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2015-2018 DATE. 20.05.2016 JOB SIZE. 297mm(h) x 210mm(w) JOB NO. REV. CLIENT. JOB NAME. 040041r09_COME_Reconciliation_Plan_2015-2018_Singles_FA 93 MONTAGUE ST. STH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 AUSTRALIA PH. (03) 9686 7766 | W. WWW.OD.COM.AU | E. [email protected] © OPTIMO 2016 Hi-Res PDF - GOOD For Print SIGN OFF BOX GrD PrM AcD A CITY FOR PEOPLE We support our community members – whatever their age, sex, physical ability, socio-economic status, sexuality or cultural background – to feel like they can be active, healthy and valued. We plan and design for our growing city, including safe, healthy and high-quality public spaces. melbourne.vic.gov.au/aboriginal DATE. 20.05.2016 JOB SIZE. 297mm(h) x 210mm(w) JOB NO. REV. CLIENT. JOB NAME. 040041r09_COME_Reconciliation_Plan_2015-2018_Singles_FA 93 MONTAGUE ST. STH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 AUSTRALIA PH. (03) 9686 7766 | W. WWW.OD.COM.AU | E. [email protected] © OPTIMO 2016 Hi-Res PDF - GOOD For Print SIGN OFF BOX GrD PrM AcD CONTENTS Acknowledgment of Traditional Owners 4 Statement of commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 9 Our vision for reconciliation 10 Our business 10 Our Reconciliation Action Plan 11 1. Relationships 12 2. Respect 14 3. Opportunities 16 4. Tracking and reporting 18 How to contact us 20 City of Melbourne Reconciliation Action Plan 2015-2018 May 2016 Disclaimer This report is provided for information and it does not purport to be complete. While care has been taken to ensure the content in the report is accurate, we cannot guarantee is without flaw of any kind. There may be errors and omissions or it may not be wholly appropriate for your particular purposes. In addition, the publication is a snapshot in time based on historic information which is liable to change. The City of Melbourne accepts no responsibility and disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information contained in this report. To find out how you can participate in the decision-making process for City of Melbourne’s current and future initiatives, visit melbourne.vic.gov.au/getinvolved Hi-Res PDF - GOOD For Print SIGN OFF BOX GrD PrM AcD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land. For the Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri), Boonwurrung, Taungurong, Dja Dja Wurrung and the Wathaurung groups who form the Kulin Nation, Melbourne has always been an important meeting place for events of social, educational, sporting and cultural significance. Today we are proud to say that Melbourne is a significant gathering place for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 4 melbourne.vic.gov.au/aboriginal DATE. 20.05.2016 JOB SIZE. 297mm(h) x 210mm(w) JOB NO. REV. CLIENT. JOB NAME. 040041r09_COME_Reconciliation_Plan_2015-2018_Singles_FA 93 MONTAGUE ST. STH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 AUSTRALIA PH. (03) 9686 7766 | W. WWW.OD.COM.AU | E. [email protected] © OPTIMO 2016 Hi-Res PDF - GOOD For Print SIGN OFF BOX GrD PrM AcD Reconciliation Action Plan: 2015-2018 5 Hi-Res PDF - GOOD For Print SIGN OFF BOX GrD PrM AcD MESSAGE FROM LORD MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR For thousands of years, before organisations and communities and the As part of this, we also want to Europeans fi rst set foot on the banks broader community. It builds upon our recognise and celebrate the valuable of the Yarra River, Melbourne has been previous achievements and will help contribution Aboriginal people have an important meeting place for the shape our future direction. The plan made to our city. Ultimately, we want members of the Kulin nation. Today, also outlines how we will work together to build on our strong relationships this deep connection is as strong as with our stakeholders and community with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal ever, and our city is regarded by to make Melbourne an inclusive city for community organisations. With this many as the heart of the Aboriginal Aboriginal people. solid foundation, we can work together Victorian community. to create a future which celebrates As a capital city, our vision for and supports Aboriginal culture in That’s why the City of Melbourne reconciliation is to lead by example. Melbourne and beyond. is committed to taking a lead role We want to show how true reconciliation in reconciliation. Reconciliation is can happen, with a robust plan, about building positive, respectful measurable actions and by focusing relationships and creating stronger ties on partnerships with organisations between Aboriginal people and the such as Jawun and Supply Nation. broader community. We were the fi rst local government in Australia to have a This includes improving economic Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed by outcomes for Aboriginal people by Reconciliation Australia. We are proud creating more job opportunities for to present our third Reconciliation Aboriginal people and supporting Action Plan. Aboriginal businesses. We also want to drive social change and help create a The Reconciliation Action Plan 2015 city that shows great pride and respect – 2018 was developed following for Aboriginal culture and people. extensive consultation with Aboriginal Robert Doyle Richard Foster Lord Mayor Chair, People City Portfolio 6 melbourne.vic.gov.au/aboriginal DATE. 20.05.2016 JOB SIZE. 297mm(h) x 210mm(w) JOB NO. REV. CLIENT. JOB NAME. 040041r09_COME_Reconciliation_Plan_2015-2018_Singles_FA 93 MONTAGUE ST. STH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 AUSTRALIA PH. (03) 9686 7766 | W. WWW.OD.COM.AU | E. [email protected] © OPTIMO 2016 Hi-Res PDF - GOOD For Print SIGN OFF BOX GrD PrM AcD RECONCILIATION AUSTRALIA CEO MESSAGE Reconciliation Australia congratulates The agreement reached between City Arts Festival, are both initiatives City of Melbourne on its past of Melbourne and Wurundjeri Council which show the City’s commitment to successes and ongoing commitment to to ensure appropriate representation generating opportunities for Aboriginal reconciliation as it implements its third of First Peoples as part of the Moomba and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Festival, has contributed to building better relationships between the City of Melbourne’s Innovate RAP In adopting an Innovate RAP, City City and the Traditional Owners its signifi es its continued and accelerated of Melbourne is demonstrating its business impacts. commitment to understanding and readiness to develop and test new and embracing reconciliation within its innovative approaches to reconciliation, The City’s commitment since 2012 to organisation, encouraging reconciliation and champion the RAP at the executive permanently raising the Aboriginal fl ag across the city, and through its sphere of level of the organisation. on Melbourne Town Hall, as well as the infl uence nationally and internationally. naming of Buluk Park to acknowledge As the fi rst local government in the pre-European signifi cance of On behalf of Reconciliation Australia, Australia to have an endorsed RAP, the area as a gathering place, have I commend City of Melbourne on its City of Melbourne has been on this enhanced understanding and respect Innovate RAP and look forward to journey with Reconciliation Australia for the First Peoples of Melbourne and following its reconciliation journey. since 2008 and has a good track record their continued connection to its land of following through with its RAP and waters. commitments and building partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait The placement of 14 Aboriginal Islander peoples and communities. and Torres Strait Islander people Progress has been made across the key in traineeships across the City of domains of reconciliation—relationships, Melbourne organisation since 2011, and respect and opportunities. 2012 launch of the biennial Indigenous Justin Mohamed CEO Reconciliation Australia Reconciliation Action Plan: 2015-2018 7 Hi-Res PDF - GOOD For Print SIGN OFF BOX GrD PrM AcD 8 melbourne.vic.gov.au/aboriginal DATE. 20.05.2016 JOB SIZE. 297mm(h) x 210mm(w) JOB NO. REV. CLIENT. JOB NAME. 040041r09_COME_Reconciliation_Plan_2015-2018_Singles_FA 93 MONTAGUE ST. STH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 AUSTRALIA PH. (03) 9686 7766 | W. WWW.OD.COM.AU | E. [email protected] © OPTIMO 2016 Hi-Res PDF - GOOD For Print SIGN OFF BOX GrD PrM AcD STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES The City of Melbourne advocates Acknowledgment in conjunction with the local and Recognition Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community: • The City of Melbourne acknowledges that Aboriginal and • The ideal of reconciliation with Torres Strait Islander peoples were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander the First Peoples of this land and peoples to redress their serious have strived to retain their culture social and economic disadvantage. and identity through the period of • Working together for a treaty or European settlement for more than other instrument of reconciliation. two centuries. • A commitment to the elimination of • The City of Melbourne racism or discrimination ensuring acknowledges and respects the the right of all our community to customs and traditions of Aboriginal enjoy equal rights and be treated and Torres Strait Islander peoples with equal respect. and their special relationship with the land, waterways and sea. • Recognition and protection of and respect for Aboriginal sacred sites • The City of Melbourne and special places. acknowledges the right of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander • Education of the broader peoples to live according to their community about Aboriginal and own values and customs, subject to Torres Strait Islander heritage and Australian law. cultures and the impact upon it of non-Indigenous settlement of • The City of Melbourne recognises this country. the valuable contribution to Victoria made by Aboriginal and Torres • Advocacy on behalf of Aboriginal Strait Islander peoples and will work and Torres Strait Islander members towards a future of mutual respect of our community to ensure the and harmony.

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