It was with great pride when the Mayor, Cr Jim Memeti, officially launched the second Greater Dandenong Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at the Waa and Bulln Bulln Corroboree Fire Pit, Springvale Community Hub.
The Reconciliation Action Plan was endorsed and ratified by both Council and Reconciliation Australia and will assist Council to realise its vision for reconciliation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, the Bunurong Land Council.
The plan embodies Council’s commitment to advance the process of reconciliation and strives to embed reconciliation across policy, business, and community structures. It also expresses our shared commitment to equality, opportunity, respect and inclusion.
Council is committed to:
► creating meaningful partnerships that empower and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ involvement and leadership in
decision-making
► promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and experiences, free of racism and discrimination
► creating equitable employment and business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
► improving the health and wellbeing of Australia’s First Peoples who live in, work in, and contribute to the Greater Dandenong community.
This plan outlines a clear way forward for both Council and the broader Greater Dandenong community to positively contribute to reconciliation.
Read the Reconciliation Action Plan January 2021 - December 2023
