Help Shape Bunbury's Reconciliation Journey

Project Overview

Help Shape Bunbury's Reconciliation Journey

Reconciliation is something we build together.

The City of Bunbury is developing a new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in partnership with Marrak Holdings and is inviting the community to contribute to its development.

The City previously participated in the Greater Bunbury Reflect RAP developed in 2019. Building on that work, the new RAP will help guide the City's next stage of reconciliation while reflecting local priorities and aspirations.

The RAP is being developed through Reconciliation Australia's framework and will focus on strengthening relationships, increasing understanding and identifying future actions that support meaningful reconciliation outcomes.

Before the plan is developed, we want to hear from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, community members, businesses, community groups and organisations. Your experiences, ideas and perspectives will help identify the priorities, opportunities and actions that matter most to our community.

Why participate?

Your feedback will help inform:

How the City acknowledges and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage
Opportunities to strengthen relationships and partnerships
Future reconciliation priorities and actions
Ways the City can support meaningful and lasting outcomes for the community

What happens with 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.

All responses will be reviewed by the project team, Marrak Holdings and the RAP Working Group. Findings will be analysed and reported as a summary of community feedback and used to help inform development of the City's next Reconciliation Action Plan. Every response helps build a better understanding of what matters most to our community.

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

Survey

City of Bunbury Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 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 RAP

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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Who's Listening

Reconciliation and Community Partnerships Team

community@bunbury.wa.gov.au

City of Bunbury Community Connect

City of Bunbury Community Connect

City of Bunbury Community Connect

City of Bunbury Community Connect

Help Shape Bunbury's Reconciliation Journey

Project Overview

City of Bunbury Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Survey

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Previous RAP

FAQ

Who's Listening

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.