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Central Highlands Regional Council
Reflect Reconciliation
Action Plan
2019-2020
Central Highlands
Regional Council
Acknowledgement
of the traditional custodians
Central Highlands Regional Mines in the area are depicted with
picks and shovels; also grazing cattle
Council respectfully and cotton plants near Lake Maraboon.
Moondagudda is the creator that shapes
acknowledges the the landscapes. Each serpent represents
a river and part of the Fitzroy Basin;
traditional custodians of changing colour as it becomes another
the lands across the river. The rivers are what keeps the
entire local government area alive and
Central Highlands and sustainable.
respects the Elders, past, Colin McPherson, sometimes known as
‘Macca’ or ‘Flash’.
present and emerging for ‘My family consist of, on my mother’s
they hold the stories about side, the Smith family, from the
Kabalbara -Wiri tribal groups of the
the rivers and mountains, Birri-Gubba language nation.
The painting, depicts the Central
the traditions, the cultures Highlands’ region and what connects
and hopes of Australia’s us as a region, the rivers and land. On
my father’s side, the McPherson’s from
First Nation Peoples. the Gomeroi -Euhayli tribal groups of
the Kamileroi language nation. As a
traditional descendant, cultural protocol
This artwork, Moondagudda Country says I must follow my mother’s side.
(rainbow serpent/land) features the Our lands are across the McKenzie
boundaries of the Central Highlands River, from the junction of the Isaac
Regional Council local government area, and McKenzie Rivers, across to the
with the Capricorn Highway, towns and Cotherstone Ranges, down to where
arterial roads that connect the towns the Comet and Nogoa Rivers form the
shown. McKenzie. I lived and grew up in Bluff
until I was 29 and have very happy
memories of the area, playing rugby
league for the Blackwater Devils, Souths
Blackwater and my hometown Bluff.’
2 Central Highlands Regional Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020
centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 3
2019-2020
CHRC Reflect Reconciliation Plan
Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
Version 1 │ | January 2019
For further information regarding the contents
of this document or to discuss how actions and
outcomes will be measured please contact:
Community Development Officer – Indigenous
Central Highlands Regional Council
E: enquiries@chrc.qld.gov.au
P: 1300 242 686
Disclaimer:
All images within this document have been approved for
use by both the persons depicted and the photographer.
Information contained within this document is based upon
information available at the time of development.
CONTENTS
Message from the Mayor
6
Message from the CSC
7
Introduction
9
Our region
10-11
About council
12
Traditional Custodians
13
Our reconciliation journey
14
Our Partnerships
15
What we have been doing
16-17
Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan Table
January 2019 - December 2020
Relationships
18-19
Respect
20-21
Opportunities
22
Tracking and progress
23
Acronyms
24
Glossary
26-27
centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 5
Message
from the Mayor
The incredibly unique and This reconciliation action plan ensures
that Central Highlanders are respectful of
It is a plan for the past the present and
the future.
diverse region that is the the tradition and culture of its Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander community that
Central Highlands has been make up 6.4% of the population.
home to first nation As a vibrant community that is welcoming
of all people, this plan shows that a Kerry Hayes
peoples and their strong commitment to the indigenous
history of this region makes it inherently a
Mayor
Central Highlands Regional Council
traditional owners for better community to build a future.
thousands of years. The plan provides recognition of the
many peoples who have, or are seeking,
traditional ownership of the lands they
Landscape that extends from the
have connection to and a respect for the
magnificent sandstone formations at
traditional cultures of those peoples.
Carnarvon Gorge to the peaks at Capella;
from the Drummond Range and to the And, most importantly, it recognises
Blackdown Tablelands and along the the Elders of all those peoples past and
river valleys were the ancestral homes of present and provides a greater certainty
several indigenous peoples. that we are one community.
It is now home to many people; all The plan will be used to make sure
making their future in this prosperous language is used to recognise the
part of the nation. contribution of indigenous peoples and
that actions are inclusive, engaging and
respectful.
6 Central Highlands Regional Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020
Message
from the Communities
Standing Committee
As a Central Highlands The Central Highlands is a region rich in
natural assets with a strong and diverse
Regional Council councillor economy. It is welcoming to all cultures
and places value in heritage.
and chairperson of the In this regard, council respectfully
Communities Standing acknowledges and recognises all
traditional custodian groups along with
Committee I whole heartily community and historical elders who
originate from other ancestral lands that
place my support behind this are equally passionate about the Central
Reconciliation Action Plan. Highlands and play an important role
within our community.
The plan provides key deliverables that Councillor Megan Daniels
focus on developing respectful and Central Highlands Regional Council
meaningful relationships, sustainable
opportunities between the council, the
community and Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people.
Delivering against the plan is important
as council’s vision for the Central
Highlands is to be a ‘progressive region
creating opportunities for all’.
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8 Central Highlands Regional Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020
2019-2020
INTRODUCTION
Central Highlands Regional Council values the cultural diversity in its region, and
views Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage as integral in a
shared national identity.
Council has chosen to develop a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, one of four
types of plan frameworks endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.
In developing its Reflect RAP, council is committed to spending time scoping,
developing and enhancing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
stakeholders and establishing a vision for reconciliation.
This considered process ensures that council is well positioned to implement
effective reconciliation initiatives in the future, including the adoption of further RAP
frameworks that will build on a meaningful, mutually beneficial and sustainable
reconciliation process.
Council is committed to the ongoing learning and sharing in Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander cultures, histories and contemporary issues.
This Reflect RAP outlines actions to develop respectful, meaningful relationships
and sustainable opportunities to improve socioeconomic outcomes for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people in the Central Highlands.
The type of cultural change this plan will encourage takes time and two
timelines between January 2019 – June 2020 has been allowed for action and
implementation.
centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 9
Our
region
The Central Highlands region is in Central Queensland, Australia-considered a
gateway to the outback. The region’s central business area, Emerald, is a three-hour
drive from Rockhampton on the coast and nearly 900 kilometres from Brisbane.
Our region is huge, approximately South Wales—identified as the inland Adequate availability of commercial,
60,000 square kilometres, which we transport alternative between Cairns and industrial and residential land.
liken to the size of Tasmania. It stretches Melbourne and the Capricorn Highway
An evolving tourism offering.
from Arcadia Valley in the south to the leading ‘grey nomads’ to all points west.
Peak Ranges in the north, east from Major health and education services.
This is a vibrant region with a diverse
Boolburra to Bogantungan in the west. Significant new infrastructure and
economy based on:
Around 28,000 people call the Central construction projects.
A globally competitive coal mining
Highlands home and they live in the
industry.
thirteen communities of Arcadia Valley,
Bauhinia, Blackwater, Bluff, Capella, Robust and resilient agriculture and
Comet, Dingo, Duaringa, Emerald, horticultural industries, including beef,
Rolleston, Sapphire Gemfields, grain, cotton, grapes, melons, nuts and
Springsure and Tieri. citrus.
Naturally our region is rich—in minerals, Dynamic small to medium size
in grazing land, in dryland and irrigated businesses.
agricultural land, in water from the Nogoa Professional and government sectors.
and Comet rivers and Lake Maraboon
(three times the size of Sydney Harbour),
in national parks and wilderness
areas like Blackdown Tablelands and
Carnarvon Gorge, and in gems as we
claim the largest sapphire-producing
fields in the Southern Hemisphere.
Travellers in big rigs and small travel the
major freight routes through the region
that include the north-south link between
Charters Towers and northern New
10 Central Highlands Regional Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020Our community Our neighbours
Mostly we’re a young community; the We are surrounded by the local
median age is 33 years. Children aged government areas of Barcaldine Regional
0-14 years make up nearly 25% of Council, Isaac Regional Council, Maranoa
our population (Australian Bureau of Regional Council, Banana Shire Council,
Statistics 2016 Census). Rockhampton Regional Council and the
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council.
population represent 6.4 percent of
the population or 1893 people. This is a
relatively young group with Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander youth aged
0 - 25 years which is 54.4% of the total
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Our history
population. The median age in Central We are proud to recognise that the Central Highlands was originally home to
Highlands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait many indigenous people who remain the traditional custodians of these lands.
Islander people is 24.1 years (ABS 2016). Early European settlement in the region dates from the 1850s. The first
Jobs in the mining sector account for the pioneers brought sheep from down south to the region. Growth continued
majority of our total workforce, followed into the late 1800s with the inland expansion of the railway line west from
by agriculture and horticulture, the retail Rockhampton and the establishment of small ‘railway’ towns.
trade, and education and training. Significant growth occurred in the 1950s to 1980s with the introduction of beef
The regional unemployment remains cattle grazing, the building of Fairbairn Dam for agricultural irrigation, and coal
below 5%, well below the state average mining.
of 6.7% (Small Area Labour Markets data, Today, our region is defined by the diverse prospering economies that support
Australian Government Department of our unique vibrant communities.
Jobs and Small Business March 2018).
Unfortunately the unemployment rate
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
population is significantly higher at 14.8%.
More than a third of our community
reside in rental accommodation, 24%
have a house with a mortgage and 16%
own their house outright.
centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 11About
council
The vision council chose for its region is to be a ‘progressive region creating
opportunities for all’. It is committed to continuous improvement, a sustainable future
and efficient investment in its communities.
The Corporate Plan 2017- 2022 outlines Council employs approximately 480 staff
clear strategic direction for council to dispersed across four service-based
focus on six key priorities: portfolios:
Strong vibrant communities Customer and Commercial Services
Building and maintaining quality Communities
infrastructure Corporate Services
Supporting our local economy Infrastructure and Utilities
Protecting our people and our At this stage of the reconciliation
environment journey, there is no statistical data to
Leadership and governance gain an understanding of the number
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Our organisation
peoples employed by council. This
The council chambers is located in is an action outlined in this plan,
Emerald, with offices in Blackwater, as documentation of this data will
Capella, Duaringa, Springsure and help to create a baseline for future
transaction centres in Rolleston and Tieri. benchmarking. In 2018 council began
There are nine libraries spread across the recording new employee data for those
region. who wish to identify as Aboriginal or
Torres Strait Islander people.
12 Central Highlands Regional Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020Traditional
custodians
The Central Highlands is at the Community Elders/Historical Elders
inter-section of several groups who each
There are many Aboriginal and Torres
have a claim as Traditional Custodians of
Strait Islanders who undertake work
the land within the region. These groups
within the Central Highlands Regional
are at various stages of researching and
Council community who are not
documenting their ancestry, history,
Traditional Custodians of Central
language and cultural information.
Highland areas. These Elders are
Central Highlands Regional Council generally referred to as Community
respectfully acknowledges and Elders and Historical Elders.
recognises all Traditional Custodian
Many of these Elders have lived in the
claimant groups and does not seek to
Central Highlands region for all or most
pass judgement on the validity of any
of their lives, and are passionate about
claim.
the Central Highlands community.
It is acknowledged that the areas
claimed by the different groups may
significantly overlap and that each group
holds strong convictions about their
unique spiritual, historical and ancestral
connection to lands within the region.
Traditional Custodian responsibilities and
matters include:
Welcome to country services
Cultural heritage and matters relating
to land and place
Culture and language revival,
preservation and education.
centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 13Our
reconciliation journey
Central Highlands Regional Council was formed in 2008 when the four shire councils
of Bauhinia, Duaringa, Emerald and Peak Downs amalgamated into one regional local
government area.
Historically, each of these areas had This was embraced as an opportunity to
varying degrees of relationship with explore the enduring challenges faced
traditional custodians and Aboriginal by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
and Torres Strait Islander community people and identify opportunities and
members. strategies to overcome them. At the end
of the funded period, council continued
In 2010, with the support of corporate
this program for two years to initiate the
sponsorship from BHP Billiton
reconciliation journey.
Mitsubishi Alliance, council instigated an
indigenous development program that Ten years on, a need has been identified
enabled employment of a community to consolidate existing relationships
development officer to develop with stakeholders and develop new
indigenous community development relationships to lay the foundation for a
programs and initiatives. culturally progressive future.
14 Central Highlands Regional Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020Our
partnerships
Council values their indigenous Partnerships have been formed with the Central Queensland University (CQU)
relationships and engages with the following organisations to advocate and and CQU Engagement Committee
following groups: develop opportunities and initiatives to Coronado Curragh Mine Pty Ltd
close the gap for Aboriginal and Torres
Barada Kabalbara and Yetimarala Thiess Mine
Strait Islander people:
peoples
Department of Aboriginal and Torres
Anglicare Central Queensland -
Gaangalu Nation (Ghungalu) peoples Strait Islander Partnerships
Emerald
Iman peoples and Local Government Department Education and Training
Arrow Energy
Consultative Committee
Emerald Neighbourhood Centre
Bidgerdii Community Health Service
Kairi peoples
Emerald Preschool and Community
Blackwater Child Care Centre
Wadja peoples Kindergarten
Blackwater Tiny Tots
Wangan and Jagalingou peoples Emerald and Blackwater Police
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)
Western Kangoulu peoples
Blackwater Mine
Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council Public Health Network (PHN), Central
Borilla Kindergarten Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine
Centacare CQ (Emerald and Coast
Blackwater) Queensland Indigenous Family
Central Highlands White Ribbon Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS)
Committee Reconciliation Australia
Central Queensland Indigenous Reconciliation Queensland
Development (CQID)
UnitingCare
Central Queensland Hospital and
Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council
Health Service Indigenous Services
Woorabinda Learning Centre
Central West Youth Justice
Capella Tieri Middlemount Community
Support Network - (CTM) Links
centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 15What
we have been doing
Activities that are inclusive and foster a sense of pride, belonging and community
harmony have been undertaken leading into and following the formal beginning of the
reconciliation journey in July 2017.
July 2017 onwards: National Reconciliation Week events Supported community members to
Aboriginal art workshop in Capella. – to acknowledge the 50-year participate in Central Highlands’ White
anniversary of the 1967 referendum, Ribbon Committee from 2017-2018
Building relationships with and 25th anniversary of the 1992
Woorabinda Learning Centre. Supported and participated in The
Mabo decision in the High Court of
Highlanders Family Health Days and
Cultural craft activities provided at Australia.
touch football clinics.
Nogoa November event. Participated in planning and
Two council staff completed Deadly
Two cultural intelligence workshops delivery of NAIDOC Week events in
Thinking (Mental Health) training.
conducted for council staff and partnership with community members
community members. and organisations. Indigenous women’s leadership
workshop.
Liaised with Borilla Community Reconciliation workshops in
Kindergarten, Central Queensland Blackwater and Emerald. Blackwater yarning circle.
University, Emerald Neighbourhood Supported, participated in, and Councillors and staff attended a one
Centre, and Emerald Preschool and sponsored the 2017 Academic and day Native Title workshop.
Community Kindergarten to discuss Talent Aspirations Program (ATAP)
their reconciliation journey Regional Student Challenge in
Men’s business barbeque in Emerald.
Blackwater.
16 Central Highlands Regional Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020Pre 2017: Art exhibitions. Preston Campbell, prominent rugby
Advocacy for individual Aboriginal and Elders gatherings. league player visited two consecutive
Torres Strait Islander peoples. years to launch the All Stars game to
Family fun days and movie nights.
celebrate NAIDOC Week and provide
Coached and supported youth in Flag raising ceremonies. mentoring workshops.
touch football competitions.
Street marches. Support for the students participating
Community gatherings including;
Traditional dance workshops with in the ATAP Regional Student
Christmas parties with Santa, cuppa
Ghungalu people. Challenge.
and yarn and Friday afternoons in the
park. Traditional smoking ceremonies. Women’s leadership program and
forum.
Facilitated and hosted NAIDOC Week Indigenous art workshops for young
events in Blackwater and Emerald in people.
conjunction with the NAIDOC Week
Two series of Lateral Violence
planning committees of Blackwater
workshops.
and Emerald.
centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 17Relationships
action plan
ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE Responsibility
1. Establish a RAP Form a RAP working group comprising of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and 1 April 2019 CHRC CDO I
working group to decision-making staff from council to support the implementation of the Reflect RAP as per the CHRC MCD
provide direction TOR working group. CHRC GM
for preparation of Communities
council’s RAPs. CHRC ELT
Discuss and agree on key deliverables, mission statement and terms of reference for the RAP 1 April 2019 RAP Working Group
working group.
2. Build Develop a stakeholder list of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and 31 July 2019 CHRC CDO I
relationships organisations within the local area that can be connected with the reconciliation journey.
with Aboriginal
Develop a list of like-minded organisations that can be connected with the reconciliation 31 July 2019 CHRC CDO I
and Torres Strait
journey.
Islander people.
Communicate with traditional custodians and claimants to identify the culturally appropriate 30 June 2019 CHRC CDO I
methods for liaising with individual groups.
Invite Elders, traditional custodians to meet with council to launch the endorsed RAP. 30 June 2019 CHRC Mayor
Publicly promote the RAP via traditional and social media through a Communications Plan. February CHRC CT
2019 and
ongoing
Council representative to attend the annual NAIDOC Week elder’s luncheon. 31 July
annually
3. Participate in and Host a NRW event activity or event in each of the nine libraries across the region. 30 June CHRC CDO I
celebrate National Annually CHRC CE
Reconciliation CHRC CC
Week (NRW). CHRC Libraries
Use traditional and social media to encourage council staff and the community to attend NRW 30 May CHRC CT
event/s. Annually CC
Register a NRW event via Reconciliation Australia’s NRW website. 20 May CHRC CDO I
Annually
Extend invitations to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate in NRW 20 May CHRC Mayor/CEO
celebrations undertaken by council. Annually
Encourage RAP working group members to attend an external community activity or event to 20 May RAP Champion and
celebrate NRW events. Annually RAP Working Group
members
Encourage RAP working group members to be involved in planning and facilitating or attending 1 May
NRW event/s. Annually
18 Central Highlands Regional Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE Responsibility
4. Raise internal RAP working group to develop a plan to raise awareness among all staff about council’s 30 June 2019 RAP Working Group
and external commitment to the RAP and tell their own stories of cultural diversity.
awareness of our
RAP Promote Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources on the council’s intranet. 20 May RAP Working Group
Annually CHRC CT
Communicate the RAP journey to service providers via established interagency networks and Quarterly CHRC CT
encourage collaborative initiatives.
Prepare a communications strategy to provide updates on the delivery of the RAP. 30 June 2019 CHRC CDO I
CHRC CT
Council libraries to hold annual displays to share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. NRW – May CHRC Libraries
annually
NAIDOC –
July annually
* See glossary for explanation of acronyms
centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 19Respect
action plan
ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE Responsibility
1. Investigate Use an online survey to capture data to measure council staff’s current level of cultural 30 CHRC HR
Aboriginal and knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and September CHRC CC
Torres Strait achievements. 2019
Islander cultural
Council’s induction program for new staff to include awareness raising of its commitment to March 2019 CHRC HR
learning and
reconciliation.
development.
Review three training options to introduce sustainable cultural awareness and inclusion to all 30 CHRC HR
staff. December
2019
Select one suitable training method and implement with council staff. 31 June 2020 CHRC HR
Identify a list of community cultural initiatives and events and promote to staff to encourage Ongoing CHRC CDO I
involvement.
Provide an opportunity for councillors and executive leadership team to develop a greater 30 June 2019 CHRC CDO I
understanding of RAP commitments and local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, CHRC MCC
histories, aspirations and achievements. CHRC GM
Communities
Encourage staff to visit Reconciliation Australia’s website ‘Share our Pride’ www.shareourpride. 20 May 2019 CHRC HR
org.au
2. Participate in Facilitate two NAIDOC Week events each year, and support the library service to hold events, to 31 July CHRC Libraries
and celebrate ensure a regional approach. Annually CC
National Aborigines
Extend invitation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate in NAIDOC Week 31 July CHRC Mayor/CEO
and Islanders
activities undertaken by council. Annually
Day Observance
Committee Council to be represented by councillors and two council staff at NAIDOC Week events. 31 July Councillors
(NAIDOC) Week Annually ELT
staff
Facilitate and support NAIDOC Week planning groups in Emerald and Blackwater. April-July CHRC CC
Annually
Promote NAIDOC Week initiatives internally and encourage council staff to attend. 31 July CHRC CDO I
Annually
Councillor and/or executive leadership team representation at NAIDOC Week Elder’s 31 July CHRC Councillors
Luncheon. Annually CHRC ELT
20 Central Highlands Regional Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE Responsibility
3. Raise internal Document and share internally the significance and meaning behind Welcome to Country and 31 December CHRC CDO I
understanding Acknowledgement to Country. 2018
of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Develop a procedure for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement to Country protocols. 1 April 2019 CHRC CDO I
Islander cultural
protocols Develop a list of appropriate Elders’ contact details for conducting Welcome to Country, noting 1 April 2019 CHRC CDO I
areas associated.
Ensure an acknowledgement of the region’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on: 30 June 2019 Council
council’s strategic documents as they are endorsed
at the start of significant council events, such as council meetings and official openings.
Provide two training workshops with the assistance of Department Aboriginal and Torres Strait 31 December DATSIP
Islander Partnerships on Aboriginal Heritage to field staff. 2019 CC to coordinate
with DATSIP
Communities &
Infrastructure
Department
4. Raise internal RAP working group to develop a plan to raise awareness among all staff about council’s 30 June CHRC ACO
and external commitment to the RAP and tell their own stories of cultural diversity. Annually CHACAC
awareness of our
RAP
* See glossary for explanation of acronyms
centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 21Opportunities
action plan
ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE Responsibility
1. Investigate Introduce an identifying component to new employee forms to capture data on Aboriginal and 31 December CHRC HR
Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander peoples. 2018
and Torres
Strait Islander Encourage employees to identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. 31 April 2019 CHRC HR
employment.
Provide a script for toolbox meetings to explain the purpose of identifying as Aboriginal and 31 April 2019 CHRC CT
Torres Strait Islander on the council’s intranet.
Investigate trainee and apprenticeship programs with the potential to increase opportunities for 31 December CHRC HR
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 2019
2. Investigate Prepare a fact sheet about the process required for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 31 December CHRC Procurement
Aboriginal and to become a potential supplier to council. 2019 and Creditors Team
Torres Strait
Contact suppliers on the Deadly Directory produced by the Department of Aboriginal and Torres 31 December CHRC Procurement
Islander supplier
Strait Islander Partnerships and invite them to become a supplier to council. 2018 and Creditors Team
diversity
3. Improve literacy Partner with the council’s library team to host capacity-building workshops that are culturally Ongoing CHRC Procurement
and numeracy appropriate. and Creditors Team
for Aboriginal
Promote the Queensland State Library-funded children’s literacy initiative First 5 Forever within Ongoing State Library of
and Torres Strait
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Queensland
Islander peoples
CHRC Libraries
Community venues
Council library to research resources available, including books and DVDs, written by Aboriginal 30 June 2019 CHRC Libraries
and Torres Strait Islander people and identify 20 for purchase and promotion.
* See glossary for explanation of acronyms
22 Central Highlands Regional Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020Tracking & progress
action plan
ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE Responsibility
1. Build support for Define resource needs for RAP development and implementation. 1 February CHRC CDO I
the RAP. 2019 RAP Working Group
Define systems and capability needs to track, measure and report on RAP activities. 1 April 2019 CHRC CDO I
RAP Working Group
Report to council bi-annually on RAP actions. July and CHRC CDO I
January RAP Working Group
Complete the annual RAP impact measurement questionnaire and submit to Reconciliation 30 CHRC CDO I
Australia. September RAP Working Group
2020
2. Review and Review, refresh and update RAP based on learnings, challenges and achievements for the first 31 December CHRC CDO I
refresh RAP. year. 2019 RAP Working Group
Liaise with Reconciliation Australia to develop a new RAP based on learnings, challenges and 30 CHRC CDO I
achievements for each year. September RAP Working Group
2020
Submit draft RAP to Reconciliation Australia for review. 30 CHRC CDO I
September RAP Working Group
2020
Submit draft Rap to Reconciliation Australia for formal endorsement. 30 CHRC CDO I
September RAP Working Group
2020
* See glossary for explanation of acronyms
centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 23Acronyms
ATAP Academic and Talent Aspirations Program
CHACAC Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee
CHRC Central Highlands Regional Council
CDO Community Development Officer
CC Connect Communities Team
This department comprises Community Development Officers (CDOs) from the following areas:
ACO - Arts and Culture Officer
CB - Capacity Building
CE - Community Engagement
DE - Digital Engagement
I - Indigenous
YDP - Youth Development Program
CT Communications Team
ELT Executive Leadership Team
HR Human Resources
CRG Community Reference Group
CQID Central Queensland Indigenous Development
CQU Central Queensland University
DATSIP Department Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnership
DET Department Education and Training
GM General Manager
MCC Manager Connected Communities
NAIDOC National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee
NRW National Reconciliation Week
PCYC Police Citizens Youth Club
QIFVLS Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service
RA Reconciliation Australia
RQ Reconciliation Queensland
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Glossary
Acknowledgement to Elder First nation peoples
Country An Aboriginal (or Torres Strait Islander)
Elder is someone who has gained
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples of Australia descended from
An acknowledgement of country recognition as a custodian of knowledge groups that existed in Australia and
serves the same purpose of welcome and lore, and who has permission to surrounding islands before British
to country, which is to introduce and disclose knowledge and beliefs. In some colonisation.
recognise the land and tradition, but instances, Aboriginal people above a
can be done by any person, Aboriginal certain age will refer to themselves as
or non-Aboriginal. An Elder from
outside the community if they are given
Elders. It is important to understand that,
in traditional Aboriginal culture, age alone
Reconciliation Australia
permission from traditional owners are doesn't necessarily mean that one is Reconciliation Australia is the body
also can give either Acknowledgement recognised as an Elder. Aboriginal people established to provide a continuing
to country or traditional welcome to traditionally refer to an Elder as 'Aunty' national focus for Indigenous and
country. An Acknowledgment to country or 'Uncle'. However, it is recommended non-Indigenous reconciliation following
can be given by any person. that non-Aboriginal people check the the end of the Council for Aboriginal
appropriateness of their use of these Reconciliation in December 2000.
terms.
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Determinations
abbreviation for ATSI (native title)
This abbreviation is sometimes used for Native Title Determination refers to the
brevity in official statistics and reports, decision of the Federal Court which
as well as for course codes in some determines whether native title either
universities. It is not generally considered does or does not exist in relation to an
appropriate to use 'ATSI' as a way of area of land or waters.
referring to Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander people when speaking or writing.
26 Central Highlands Regional Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020A Traditional Torres Strait Islands Torres Strait Islander
Owner/Traditional The Torres Strait Islands are a group of
at least 274 small islands which lie in
Torres Strait Islanders are the first nation
peoples of the Torres Strait Islands, in Far
Custodian Torres Strait, the waterway separating
far northern continental Australia's Cape
North Qld, part of Queensland, Australia.
They are distinct from the Aboriginal
A 'traditional owner' (also called York Peninsula and the island of New peoples of the rest of Australia, and
traditional custodian, however some Guinea. The islands are mostly part are generally referred to separately.
communities have specific preferences of Queensland, a constituent State of There are also two Torres Strait Islander
about which term to use) is an Aboriginal the Commonwealth of Australia, with communities on the nearby coast of the
person or group of Aboriginal people a special status fitting the native land mainland at Bamaga and Seisia.
directly descended from the original rights, administered by the Torres Strait
Aboriginal inhabitants of a culturally Regional Authority.
defined area of land or country and
who has or have a cultural association Welcome to Country
with this country which derives from
A Welcome to Country is given by an
the traditions, observances, customs,
Elder or recognised spokesperson of
beliefs or history of the original Aboriginal
the local community. This is usually
inhabitants of the area.
a traditional owner or a traditional
custodian who is an Elder.
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