Reconciliation Australia

We’re proud of the commitment shown every day by people in the 3000+ organisations with a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). If you and your organisation are serious about advancing action towards a just and reconciled Australia, then we want to see you at the National RAP Conference 2024 in Meanjin Brisbane on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 November. The first of the leading voices have been announced: 🎤 Joshua Creamer: Waanyi and Kalkadoon man, Chair of the Queensland Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry. 🎤 Emma Garlett: Nyungar-Nyiyaparli-Yamatji woman, academic, journalist, and member of the Advisory Board for the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice. 🎤 Rana Hussain: Inclusion & belonging leader and the founder of Good.Human, media commentator, and writer. 🎤 Jamie Lowe: Gundjitmara Djabwurrung man, Chief Executive of the National Native Title Council. On the first night of the conference, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre will also shine with the excellence of the Indigenous Governance Awards 2024 Gala Dinner. 📌 To learn more and access early bird packages (hurry – closing soon!) and access updates on the program, featured speakers and more, check out: rapconference.com.au #Reconciliation #RAPConference2024 #IGA2024

📚Indigenous Literacy Day is Wednesday 4 September. It’s an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Stories, Cultures, and Languages proudly produced and presented by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation in collaboration with the Sydney Opera House. 📌You can register now for the special online event on Wednesday 4 September at 10.30am AEST: https://bit.ly/3ToaWrf #ILD2024 #IndigenousLiteracyFoundation

Judges for the Indigenous Governance Awards 2024 recently visited Wajarri Yamaji Aboriginal Corporation (WYAC) in Geraldton, Western Australia as part of the awards judging process. WYAC represents the native title rights of the Wajarri Yamaji People in Western Australia, whose Native Title Determination covers almost 93,000 square kilometers, located in the Mid-west region and Gascoyne regions of WA. WYAC currently has almost 5,000 members that work together to advance the interests and improve the lives of its members, utilising opportunities, including Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) to build capacity and economic independence, such as an ILUA with CSIRO for an international radio telescope project. The organisation is a finalist in the awards that recognise and share the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations from around Australia. Winners of #IGA2024 will be announced on Wednesday 6 November at the Indigenous Governance Awards 2024 gala dinner: https://lnkd.in/eDWrwDUT Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXB-7T9d 📷: Tom Hoy, Wirrim Media Wajarri Yamaji Group Australian Indigenous Governance Institute, BHP Foundation #Reconciliation #IGA2024 #IndigenousGovernance

We are beyond excited to reveal that Electric Fields will join us for a special performance at the Indigenous Governance Awards Gala Dinner in Meanjin Brisbane on Wednesday 6 November. Held on the first night of this year’s National RAP Conference, the night celebrates and showcases the success of organisations across Australia demonstrating leading Indigenous governance practice. 🎟️Secure your gala dinner tickets: https://lnkd.in/eDWrwDUT Since 2015, Vocalist Zaachariaha Fielding and keyboard player and producer Michael Ross have built a huge performance and cultural presence as Electric Fields right around Australia and the world. Electric Fields recently created history at Eurovision, representing Australia with One Milkali (One Blood) featuring lyrics in Zaachariaha's Yankunytjatjara language — the first song in the competition to include Aboriginal language. They were also joint winners – along with Rrawun Maymuru – of the Indigenous Language Award at this year's NIMAs. Electric Fields are known for their lively and visually vibrant live performances and they will bring this cultural excellence to all of us on Wednesday 6 November. Australian Indigenous Governance Institute, BHP Foundation #Reconciliation #IndigenousGovernance

Judges for the Indigenous Governance Awards 2024 recently visited Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation in the Dampier Peninsula as part of the awards judging process. The organisation was established as an act of self-determination by Jawu and Bardi people leaving the control of missions in the 1980s. Djarindjin is almost self-funding with revenue from its airport (the only First Nations owned and operated independent commercial airport in Australia) and provides diverse services to the community including a men’s shed, a safe house for women and children, a community garden and nursery, aged care and adult literacy, numeracy and IT skills classes. The organisation is a finalist in the awards which recognise and share the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations from around Australia. Winners of #IGA2024 will be announced on Wednesday 6 November at the Indigenous Governance Awards 2024 gala dinner. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXB-7T9d 📷: Ashlee Jensen, Wirrim Media Australian Indigenous Governance Institute, BHP Foundation #Reconciliation #IGA2024 #IndigenousGovernance

Reconciliation Australia currently has exciting career opportunities. Apply now or share with your network. 📌 Manager – Indigenous Governance Program: https://lnkd.in/g-ByM3HY 📌 Senior Officer – Professional Learning and Curriculum (Narragunnawali Program): https://lnkd.in/gRH9wMbZ 📌 Manager – Community Engagement, Community Truth-telling Pathways (Identified): https://lnkd.in/gSUUU2vd 📌 Senior Officer – Community Grants, Community Truth-telling Pathways: https://lnkd.in/gdJtNWwZ Reconciliation Australia will provide you with a unique experience working in the not-for-profit sector. You will work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous organisations, individuals, senior executives and working groups from a range of sectors. Reconciliation Australia is a national independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes and facilitates reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider Australian community. Find out more and how to apply: https://bit.ly/40B4W0R #Reconciliation #Careers #Jobs #JobAd

Australia has lost another giant of the movement for reconciliation and First Nations justice with the passing of Aunty Shirley Peisley AM. An Elder of the Ngarrindjeri / Boandik peoples Aunty Shirley was a decades-long campaigner. As a 25 year-old she joined the campaign for a Yes vote in the successful 1967 and became arguably one of the campaign’s key leaders. Described as a trailblazer for her tireless efforts to win justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, she was convinced of the importance of building personal relationships between First Nations people and other Australians, and became a strong advocate for the reconciliation movement. She was Co-Chair of the City of Adelaide Reconciliation Committee (2002-2005), formed in 2002 with goals to advance reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Islander peoples and the wider city community. Reconciliation Australia CEO, Karen Mundine said Aunty Shirley was a determined and loving woman with a contagious sense of humour and a huge heart. “She was an incredible fighter and a mentor to me and many others who followed in her footsteps,” said Karen Mundine. “The last time I spoke with her was at the funeral of another giant South Australian Aboriginal woman, the great Lowitja O’Donoghue. I remember Aunty Shirley was as fiery as ever. She will be enormously missed.” Aunty Shirley leaves a large family and Reconciliation Australia sends our deepest condolences to her children, grandchildren and other members of her family and her countless friends. Vale Aunty Shirley Peisley. Statement: https://lnkd.in/gH4YHk5b