First Australians
The Noongar/Bibbulmun people are the Traditional Owners of the South West of Western Australia. The City of South Perth is located on Whadjak Noongar Country and we acknowledge the continuing connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to this land.
For a number of years, the City has been working with local Aboriginal people and the community to build relationships, trust and understanding on our journey of reconciliation.
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The City celebrates NAIDOC Week in July each year, by partnering with community organisations and local Noongar community members to host a series of events. Visit the Events section of the website to find out more.
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Plan highlights City's commitment to reconciliation
The City of South Perth has moved into the ‘second stage’ of its reconciliation journey, following endorsement of its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Reconciliation Australia has given its formal support to the City’s RAP – a framework document to help the City achieve its vision for commitment to reconciliation.
The RAP, which was developed after extensive community consultation with key stakeholders and community members, outlines practical actions that drive the City’s contribution to reconciliation both internally and in the community.
The actions are meaningful yet aspirational and innovative to enable the City to trial new approaches for developing and strengthening relationships, showing respect and improving opportunities for Aboriginal people.
Developed in line with Reconciliation Australia’s RAP Framework, the plan is the City’s next step after successfully implementing its Aboriginal Engagement Strategy 2013 and includes four sections, called pillars:
- Relationships
- Respect
- Opportunities
- Governance.
Within these four pillars are goals, actions and deliverables that have been identified to develop and implement over the next two years.
To learn more about these actions and the City’s reconciliation journey so far, please visit our Aboriginal Community page.
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- Phone 9474 0777
- Email enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au
