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Reconciliation Australia
Predecessor
million[1]
Websitereconciliation.org.au

Reconciliation Australia is a

Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, which was established to create a framework for furthering a government policy of reconciliation in Australia
.

Among other functions, Reconciliation Australia organises National Reconciliation Week each year. The Australian Reconciliation Network comprises reconciliation organisations in the six states of Australia.

History

The

Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation (CAR) and a formal reconciliation process. Parliament had noted that there had been no formal process of reconciliation and that it was "most desirable that there be such a reconciliation" by the year 2001, marking the centenary of Federation.[citation needed] The Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation was established by Parliament, by the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Act 1991, to be disbanded after 10 years.[4][5]

The CAR's vision statement aimed for "A united Australia which respects this land of ours; values the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage; and provides justice and equity for all".

Patrick Dodson was the first Chair of CAR.[4]

Reconciliation Australia was established by the CAR in January 2001.

AO was one of the founding co-chairs, and served for nearly 15 years on the Board until his retirement in November 2014.[7] Jackie Huggins was a co-chair for some time.[8]

"Recognise" campaign

In 2012, Reconciliation Australia established the "Recognise" campaign, following recommendations of the Expert Panel on Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the Constitution,

Constitution, ahead of a referendum. In this it was successful: awareness of the issue rose from 30% to over 75% of the population.[9]

Tanya Hosch was deputy director and also the public face of the campaign, after addressing the National Press Club in February 2013. In May 2013, her team toured Australia aiming to inform and involve people in the bid to get Indigenous people recognised in the constitution. This included public advocacy, building support and partnerships behind the scenes, and consulting Aboriginal people in remote areas. Beginning in Melbourne and finishing at Nhulunbuy in the Northern Territory, the trail was inspired by the "Long Walk" from Melbourne to Canberra undertaken in 2004 by AFL footballer Michael Long.[12]

The campaign ended in 2017, when the federal government ceased to fund it, by which time it had attracted the support of more than 318,000 people, and more than 160 community and corporate partner organisations.[9]

Governance, funding and description

Reconciliation Australia is funded from corporate and government partnerships as well as tax-deductible donations from individual Australians. The organisation works with business, government and individual Australians to bring about change, identifying and promoting examples of reconciliation in action. Reconciliation Australia also independently monitors Australia's progress towards reconciliation.[citation needed]

A significant amount of funding for Reconciliation Australia comes from the BHP Foundation, the philanthropic branch of the mining giant BHP Group Limited.[13]

Key people

Board

As of July 2021, board members of Reconciliation Australia are:[4]

Executive

  • Karen Mundine,
    public advocacy, and communications[4]

Recognition and awards

In 2019, Reconciliation Australia was the recipient of the

UN Day Honour award, which recognises "individuals or organisations in Australia that have made a significant contribution to the aims and objectives of the UN, for example in promoting peace, respect for human rights, equal opportunities, social justice and environmental sustainability".[15]

Reconciliation Action Plans

In 2006 Prime Minister

trademarked
, and is administered by Reconciliation Australia, which works collaboratively with organisations of all kinds to develop their RAPs in order to progress reconciliation in the workplace.[17]

RAPs consist of practical and structured plans for action within a workplace, based on relationships, respect and opportunities. They help people in the workplace to understand important issues relating to Indigenous Australians, and further meaningful engagement among groups. They also aim to increase equality in the workplace, and help to create sustainable employment opportunities. Four types of RAPS are available, depending on the how it best suits the organisation, known as Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate. The program helps to drive change within the organisation as well as providing further opportunities to collaborate with the RAP networks such as Reconciliation Industry Network Groups.[17]

An example of what may be in an organisation's RAP is to develop a procurement strategy that aims to source goods and services from certified Indigenous businesses, through Supply Nation.[17][18]

The RAP program grew from eight organisations in 2006 to over 900 fully endorsed RAP programs by 2017.

workplace culture and attitudes, and were providing a basis for significant economic and social improvements.[19]

As examples of large corporations with RAPs,

BORAL adopted their first plan in 2019, on the "Innovate" model.[21] Griffith University in Queensland adopted its first RAP in 2010.[22]

Australian Reconciliation Network

The Australian Reconciliation Network includes the following independently-run organisations, which organise activities and provide information:[23]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2016" (PDF). Reconciliation Australia. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody: Inquiry". The Age of Enquiry. La Trobe University. 13 January 2017. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Act 1991, Incorporating all amendments by legislation made to 18 April 1994". Federal Register of Legislation. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d "About Us". Reconciliation Australia. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Act 1991 [as amended]". Federal Register of Legislation. 1 January 2001. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  6. ^ Castan, Melissa; Arabena, Kerry (19 May 2016). "Indigenous reconciliation in Australia: still a bridge too far?". The Conversation. The Conversation Media Trust. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  7. ^ "Founding Co-Chair retires from Reconciliation Australia Board". Reconciliation Australia. 30 November 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Dr Jackie Huggins AM FAHA, Co-Chair Eminent Panel and Working Group, Pathway to Treaty QLD". Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. Archived from the original on 12 November 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  9. ^ a b c "Recognise Campaign Successful in Raising Awareness". Reconciliation Australia. 29 June 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  10. ^ "Report of the Expert Panel on recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the Constitution". ANTaR. 19 January 2012. Archived from the original on 7 July 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020. Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the Constitution: Report of the Expert Panel Archived 21 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine (303 pages)
  11. Indigenous Law Bulletin
    . 7 (28): 21–22. January–February 2012 – via austlii.
  12. ^ Murphy, Katharine (26 May 2013). "Tanya Hosch: adoption, dislocation and the fight for recognition". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  13. ^ "BHP Foundation Australia program". www.bhp-foundation.org. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  14. ^ "About Us". Goorlil Consulting. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  15. ^ "Media Release". Landcare Australia. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  16. ^ Armstrong, Leah. "RAP About". Reconciliation Australia. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  17. ^ a b c d Reconciliation Australia Stretch (2017). RAP July 2017 – July 2020 (PDF). Reconciliation Australia. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  18. ^ "Supply Nation in your Reconciliation Action Plan". Supply Nation. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  19. ^ "Lack of trust impedes reconciliation". news. 4 February 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  20. ^ "Reconciliation Action Plan". KPMG. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  21. ^ "Committed to reconciliation". Boral. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  22. ^ "Reconciliation". Griffith University. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  23. ^ "Get Involved". Reconciliation Australia. 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  24. ^ "Statements & Media Releases". Reconciliation NSW. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  25. ^ "Our vision and purpose". Reconciliation Queensland. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  26. ^ "About". Reconciliation SA. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  27. ^ "About Us". Reconciliation Tasmania. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  28. ^ "Our Story". Reconciliation Victoria. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  29. ^ "Home page". Reconciliation WA. Retrieved 10 July 2021.

Further reading

External links
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