Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RAPWG)

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Established in June 2019, the RAPWG advises Council on the priorities of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and guides the implementation of Hume’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2020-22(PDF, 6MB).

The group has met monthly since and has had substantially influenced the work of Council and enhanced outcomes for the community. Achievements during this time have included:

  • Improved engagement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
  • Improved relationships with key Aboriginal stakeholders including the Traditional Owner Group, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
  • Increased staff knowledge about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history through the delivery of cultural competency and cultural safety training.
  • More events and programs sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and knowledge.
  • Increased interest from the public about engaging with the Hume’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
  • The establishment of the Stolen Generations Marker Working Group (SGMWG) and the implementation of the Stolen Generations Marker Project.
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