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Message from the Mayor In 2008, the Australian Government apologised for the mistreatment of Indigenous people, for the laws and policies of successive Parliaments and governments, especially the removal of children from their families. This acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ grief, suffering and loss was an important development in the move towards reconciliation. It also called on governments at all levels to formalise their efforts to close the gap in disadvantage between Indigenous and non- Indigenous Australians. In Townsville, a land that once belonged solely to the Bindal and Wulgurukaba peoples, council has been working towards reconciliation since the 1970s, with initiatives such as dedicated employment strategies to strengthen our engagement with Indigenous people. Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders now comprise more than six per cent of our community. We are more determined than ever to incorporate these people into the governance and daily life of our city, by strengthening with Indigenous people our relationships, respect and opportunities. Development of our Reconciliation Action Plan has involved consultation with staff across our organisation, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and stakeholders. Our Plan identifies actions, timelines and targets for relationships, respect and opportunities. We commit to reporting to Reconciliation Australia each year on the progress of our Reconciliation Action Plan. Ultimately, we plan that Indigenous people will enjoy the same social and economic opportunities as all other residents of Townsville. I am pleased to endorse this Reconciliation Action Plan for Townsville and I encourage all people of our city to advance reconciliation. Cr Jenny Hill Mayor of Townsville
Contents 1. Introduction 03 1.1 Townsville Background and History 03 1.2 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Population 03 2. Our Vision 05 3. Our Business 06 4. Our Commitment 07 5. Our Journey Towards a Reconciliation Action Plan 08 6. Implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan 2013/14 09 7. Methodology 10 8. Priority Areas 11 8.1 Respect 11 8.2 Relationships 14 8.3 Opportunities 15 9. Reporting Timelines 15 10. Acknowledgements 17 reconciliation action plan 2013/2014 01
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