Reconciliation Action Plan

Glenorchy City Council acknowledges the muwinina people as the traditional owners of this Land.
We recognise the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the original owners
and continuing custodians of the land and waters of this island, lutruwita.
We pay our respect to Aboriginal Elders, past and present.
We commit to working in a way that welcomes and respects all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

In March and April this year the community had the opportunity to provide their ideas about what a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan might look like for Glenorchy City Council. Between April and June, Council engaged with local Aboriginal groups, Elected Members and Council staff to draft a Reflect RAP.

Council is thrilled to announce that our completed Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan is now available to view. Click here to take a look.

There are 4 levels of RAP’s within the Reconciliation Australia program:

1. Reflect – Setting up steps for future RAPs and scoping and developing relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, listening and learning. Setting a vision (12 months)
2. Innovate Implementation of actions for achieving our vision for reconciliation (2 years)
3. Stretch – Embedding the plan. Focuses on long-term strategies, targets and goals so they are ‘business as usual’ (2-3 years)
4. Elevate – Strong relationships with Reconciliation Australia, provide leadership and undertakes independent assessment of activities

Glenorchy City Council is committed to strengthening our relationships with the community to better understand, value and share the stories and aspirations of Aboriginal people. This process was guided by Reconciliation Australia and Reconciliation Tasmania, and led by the Mayor and General Manager of Council.

For more information please get in touch with Coordinator Community Development, Jill Sleiters 03 6216 6800 or jill.sleiters@gcc.tas.gov.au - or see our Important Links and FAQs.