Aboriginal Protocol consultation

Lachlan Shire Council is pleased to announce that it will be developing an Aboriginal Protocol. This protocol will guide the way Council consults and engages with our Aboriginal communities respectfully.

Observing a community’s cultural protocols demonstrates respect for the cultural traditions, history, diversity and the continued connection to Country of that community.

Council has been consulting with Aboriginal community members and is interested in hearing from any other members of the community (particularly Aboriginal people within our community) who would like to add their thoughts and ideas.

Council’s Aboriginal Protocol will cover:

·         Correctly referring to Aboriginal people;

·         Cultural information and sensitivities;

·         Welcome to and Acknowledgement of Country;

·         Smoking ceremonies; and

·         Other topics as decided through the consultation period.

To contribute your ideas to this project, please email [email protected] or call David Lornie on (02) 6895 1900.