'Reconciliation' is about Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians talking, walking, and working together to overcome the division and inequality between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. It is about addressing and acknowledging our true history and righting the wrongs.  It is not one act but a journey that requires a commitment from non-Indigenous Australians to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning and role in the process of reconciliation. 

Reconciliation is based and measured on five dimensions: historical acceptance; race relations; equality and equity; institutional integrity and unity. 

 Narragunnawali (pronounced narra-gunna-wally) is a word from the language of the Ngunnawal people, Traditional Owners of the land on which Reconciliation Australia’s Canberra office is located, meaning alive, wellbeing, coming together and peace. We pay our respects and thank the United Ngunnawal Elders Council for giving us permission to use the word narragunnawali. 

The Narragunnawali online platform is free to access and provides practical ways to introduce meaningful reconciliation initiatives in the classroom, around the school and with the community. Through the Narragunnawali platform, schools and early learning services can develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and teachers and educators can access professional learning and curriculum resources to support the implementation of reconciliation initiatives.

Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate 

allow organisations to continuously develop their reconciliation commitments.

Reconciliation Australia’s RAP Framework provides organisations with a structured approach to advance reconciliation.

The framework of relationships, respect and opportunities enables organisations to turn their good intentions into action and to support the national reconciliation movement.

Each type of RAP is designed to suit an organisation at different stages of their reconciliation journey.

The Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Strategy is an important resource for Victorian councils. It serves as a practical guide for councils across Victoria and will help embed the voices and priorities of Aboriginal communities at a local government level.  It is centred on seven strategic pillars:

• Culture, respect and trust
• Awareness and engagement
• Accountability and direction
• Governance and participation
• Economic participation
• Health and wellbeing
• Resourcing and funding

The Strategy recommends actions for Local Governments, the Victorian Government and Aboriginal communities that progress Aboriginal self-determination and reconciliation. It has been developed to support alignment of the Local Government sector with the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework 2018-2023, the Victorian Treaty process, the Victorian Closing the Gap Implementation Plan and the work of the Yoorrook Justice Commission. 

Tuesday 13th August 2024

The National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice and the  Ballaarat Reconciliation Action Network warmly invites you to a conversation with Thomas Mayo, Sheree Lowe, and Professor Andrew Gunstone, moderated by Deb Lowah Clark.

Thomas Mayo is a Kaurareg Aboriginal, and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man. He is the National Assistant Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia and an award-winning author of seven best-selling books.

Sheree Lowe is a Gunditjmara, Peek Whurrong, Djab Whurrung, Kirrae Whurrung woman, and Member for the South West Region of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.

Deb Lowah Clark is a proud Meriam woman with ancestral and family ties to Mer Island and Moa Island in the Torres Straits. 

Professor Andrew Gunstone is Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Reconciliation at Federation University

Venue: Theatre T001, SMB Campus, Federation University (where the big tower is)

107 Lydiard Street, South Ballarat Central

Date: 13 August 2024

Time: 5.30-7.30pm (refreshments from 5.30pm)

This is a free event was a civic literacy event open to one and all .

Professor Gunstone’s latest book, “Reflections on the Voice – during and after the campaign”, that explores the lessons from the Referendum for our national reconciliation journey, is available at the event for $20 (40% savings), with all proceeds funding a First Nations PhD Scholarship on Truth-telling.

Find out here about our work at the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice.

Should you have any questions regarding the event please contact: s.jubran@federation.edu.au

FREE EVENT

 For those that can't make the evening event at Fed Uni tonight The Ballaarat Reconciliation Action Network (BRAN) invite you to join in on a yarning circle with Thomas Mayo upstairs at the Ballarat Library! Bring your lunch. Tea/Coffee provided.

Meet and greet Thomas Mayo in person, and get a chance to ask him all your burning questions about Reconciliation Action. An opportunity to engage in conversations about reconciliation with Community and to hear about Thomas's journey as an author and human rights advocate. Don't miss out on this Lunchtime Learning session.

Ballaarat Reconciliation Action Network is a local community network made up of organisations, businesses and groups with Reconciliation Action Plans and those interested in getting one. Current membership includes Community and Family Services(CAFS), Ballarat and Community Health, The City of Ballarat, Federation University and Women's Health Grampians. 

Qs: 0407 921 222