City of Bunbury | City of Bunbury Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

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Reconciliation starts with listening

The City of Bunbury is developing a new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in partnership with Marrak Holdings.

Before the RAP is written, we want to understand the experiences, perspectives and ideas of our people. Whether reconciliation has been part of your work for years or you're just beginning to learn more, your voice matters.

What is a RAP?

The City previously participated in the Greater Bunbury Reflect RAP developed in 2019. The new City of Bunbury Reflect RAP provides an opportunity to build on that work, reflect the views of our community and organisation, and identify future priorities and actions. The RAP is being developed through Reconciliation Australia's nationally recognised framework and will help guide how we strengthen relationships, respect and opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Why are we asking for feedback?

A meaningful RAP starts with understanding where we are today and where we want to go.

We want to hear:

What you currently know about reconciliation
Where you think the City is doing well
Where there are opportunities to improve
Ideas for future actions and initiatives
How the City can strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities

You do not need to be an expert. Whether you have lived experience, professional knowledge, ideas to share or simply want to contribute, we welcome your feedback.

We want you to feel comfortable sharing your views. All survey responses will be treated as strictly confidential, and you can choose to complete the survey anonymously if you prefer.

What happens next?

Your feedback will help shape the development of the City's RAP. All responses will be reviewed by the project team, Marrak Holdings and the RAP Working Group to identify key themes, priorities and opportunities. Individual responses will remain confidential and findings will be reported as a summary of overall feedback.

Questions? Contact the Reconciliation and Community Partnerships team at community@bunbury.wa.gov.au

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City of Bunbury Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) - Internal Survey

The City of Bunbury is committed to supporting and promoting reconciliation within our community. This will be an ongoing effort between the City of Bunbury, Council and Staff, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and the wider Community within our city boundaries, including stakeholders and visitors. As such we want to know your thoughts about the City of Bunbury's role in reconciliation, what you have experienced here and elsewhere, and how we can continue to promote and celebrate the reconciliation message. We ask you to please complete this quick survey and thank you for your time.

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Previous Reconciliation Action Plan

Reconciliation Action Plan 2019

FAQ

The City previously participated in the Greater Bunbury Reflect RAP, which was developed in 2019 in partnership with neighbouring local governments through Reconciliation Australia's RAP framework.

The City is developing its own Reconciliation Action Plan to build on the work undertaken through the Greater Bunbury Reflect RAP and create a plan that reflects Bunbury's unique community, priorities and aspirations.

Since participating in the Greater Bunbury Reflect RAP in 2019, the City has continued to progress its reconciliation journey by:

Building and strengthening relationships with Aboriginal community members, organisations and Elders
Supporting reconciliation-focused events and initiatives, including NAIDOC Week and the annual Walk for Reconciliation
Increasing awareness and understanding of reconciliation across the organisation through staff engagement, briefings and cultural learning opportunities
Embedding Acknowledgement of Country practices in meetings, events and communications
Exploring opportunities to strengthen Aboriginal employment, procurement and cultural learning outcomes
Establishing internal and external RAP Working Groups to help guide development of the City's new Reconciliation Action Plan
Working with Aboriginal stakeholders to inform future priorities, partnerships and actions

The new RAP will build on these foundations and help identify the next steps in the City's reconciliation journey.

The City is developing a Reflect RAP through Reconciliation Australia's RAP framework. Reflect RAPs focus on strengthening relationships, increasing understanding and establishing foundations for future reconciliation initiatives.

A RAP provides a structured framework for organisations to strengthen relationships, respect and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through practical actions and measurable commitments.

Marrak Holdings is a Bunbury-based Aboriginal-owned consultancy specialising in Aboriginal engagement, cultural advisory services and community consultation. Marrak Holdings has been engaged to support development of the RAP and community engagement process.

The RAP Working Group includes community members, representatives from local organisations, City staff and two Elected Members. The group provides advice and feedback throughout development of the RAP to help ensure a range of perspectives are considered.

Feedback will be reviewed by the project team, Marrak Holdings and the RAP Working Group. Responses will be analysed collectively and used to help identify priorities, opportunities and actions for inclusion in the City's new RAP.

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City of Bunbury Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) - Internal Staff Survey

Project Overview

City of Bunbury Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) - Internal Survey

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Previous Reconciliation Action Plan

FAQ

The City of Bunbury acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Noongar Wardandi people and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.