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City of Greater Dandenong
Reconciliation Action Plan
Building stronger relationships based on respect and trust
Understanding and valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage
Supporting all to participate equally in a range of life opportunities
Closing date for comments:
Friday 12 May 2017
What is Reconciliation?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is the oldest continuing culture in the
world. They are the first nations people and the traditional owners of the land on which
the City of Greater Dandenong is located.
Reconciliation means bringing together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and
other Australians.
The City of Greater Dandenong is committed to reconciliation and building
relationships, respect and trust between the wider community and the Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander community.
Our Journey to Reconciliation
The City of Greater Dandenong promotes reconciliation through many of its protocols,
policies and actions.
The important step of developing a Reconciliation Action Plan for the City of Greater
Dandenong began with Council hosting a Reconciliation Action Plan workshop in 2016
in partnership with Reconciliation Australia.
What is Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan?
A Reconciliation Action Plan is a plan that converts good intentions into actions. It
focuses on achieving positive outcomes in the three areas of: Relationships,
Respect and Opportunities.
The plan aims to achieve greater equality, create social change and economic
opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
There has always been a strong and vibrant Aboriginal community in Greater
Dandenong, and we celebrate this as part as an important part of our diversity.
Greater Dandenong is a focus of service delivery and community activity for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islanders residents in Greater Dandenong and those in the southeast region.
Did you know?
500 people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islanders in our municipality.
Council invites your input and comments to help develop
the Reconciliation Action Plan.
1. What is your Vision for Reconciliation in Greater Dandenong?
2. How can we strengthen relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Community and promote reconciliation?
3. How can we respect, support and preserve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
culture and heritage?
4. How can we promote and increase employment opportunities for the Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander community?
5. How can we improve the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander community?
6. Do you have any other comments?
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Comments due by: Friday 12 May 2017
Mail:
Community Development Unit
City of Greater Dandenong
PO Box 200
Dandenong VIC 3175
Online:
Visit our website at www.greaterdandeong.com
Email:
[email protected]
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Phone:
8571 1438
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City of Greater Dandenong
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