Relationship building and respect are driving the implementation of Kingston’s first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Since the adoption of the RAP in April 2022, Kingston has been working with Traditional Owners from The Bunurong Land Council, the Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place, community groups and schools on a range of events, projects, and initiatives.
Kingston Mayor Hadi Saab said he is proud Council has taken a strong stand on this very important issue.
“This important work is all about providing tangible and substantive benefits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by increasing equity and supporting First Nation’s self-determination,” Cr Saab said.
Among the key achievements to this point are:
“The RAP not only provides us with a strong framework, but importantly includes definite commitments and has allowed us to be aspirational as we strive to advance reconciliation on both a local and national scale,” Cr Saab added.
“We are fortunate to have some terrific partners within Kingston and we want to continue to lead the push for positive change.”
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