Share your ideas on how Council can build on reconciliation in Cardinia
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Council is developing its draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2025-2027 and invites the community to share their ideas to help build on reconciliation across the Shire.
Council has begun developing its third RAP in consultation with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, Traditional Owners, the wider community and the internal Reconciliation Working Group. It will outline how Council can build and strengthen relationships, show respect, and improve opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Cardinia Shire Council Mayor, Cr Jack Kowarzik says the Innovate RAP supports a commitment towards reconciliation as a Council and community by outlining tangible actions and initiatives.
“Community and stakeholder feedback is crucial during these early stages of the Innovate RAP development as we’re looking to gather an understanding of how we can support first nations community across the areas employment, education, health, cultural preservation, and community engagement” says Mayor Kowarzik.
The community can learn more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and provide input in various ways:
Attend an information session with Jaeden Williams This free cultural experience is hosted by Jaeden Williams from Biik Bundjil, a proud Yalukit Willam man of the Boonwurrung language group and a respected leader in the Early Learning sector, integrating traditional stories, language, and cultural practices into modern education. Thursday 27 February 2025, from 10:30am – 11:30am Cardinia Cultural Centre, 40 Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham VIC 3810 This event is catered to families with young children Spaces are limited and booking is required for this session via [email protected] Attend Coffee with community Come along and chat with Council's Aboriginal Engagement facilitator to learn more about the RAP. Wednesday 5 March 2025, from 5pm- 7pm Alma Treloar Reserve, 73 Healesville - Koo Wee Rup Road, Cockatoo Victoria 3781 Contact Cardinia Shire Council’s Aboriginal Engagement Facilitator directly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents are encouraged to reach out for a yarn on how to get involved and attend Mob Only events. Request a meeting directly with Council by emailing [email protected] or calling 1300 787 624. Completing the Creating Cardinia short online survey or requesting a hardcopy via [email protected].To learn more about Council’s Draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2025-2027 and share your ideas, please visit Draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2025-2027.