and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culture, land and history is vital to the culturally appropriate management of, and access to, records. Focus area: Increased understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, land and history within the National Archives. A demonstrated commitment to making relevant records and associated services accessible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally appropriate way. Action Responsibility Timeline Target 1 Engage in Assistant 30 June Continue to raise understanding the Director, 2015 awareness of the protocols around Indigenous Unit, (and protocols by using Acknowledgement Reference and ongoing) them of Country and Information appropriately at Welcome to Services; staff and public Country Director, National events ceremonies to Development ensure there is and Increase staff shared meaning Communications; understanding of behind the Director, Access the purpose and ceremonies Programs; and importance of the RAP Working protocols by Group publicising them through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Information Guide and forum on the Infonet 2 Engage staff in Director, People 30 June Develop a cultural cultural learning to Management 2015 awareness plan increase and (and that recognises understanding Development; ongoing) the different and appreciation RAP Working capacities in of different Group; Assistant which staff cultural Director, engage with backgrounds in Indigenous Unit, Aboriginal and order to lay the Reference and Torres Strait foundation for Information Islander people other RAP actions Services; and collections to be achieved Director, National Development Include cultural and awareness Communications; training options in Director, Access the plan Programs; and all supervisors Develop a tour covering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander records displayed in the National Archives’
and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culture, land and history is vital to the culturally appropriate management of, and access to, records. Focus area: Increased understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, land and history within the National Archives. A demonstrated commitment to making relevant records and associated services accessible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally appropriate way. Action Responsibility Timeline Target 1 Engage in understanding the protocols around Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country ceremonies to ensure there is shared meaning behind the ceremonies Assistant Director, Indigenous Unit, Reference and Information Services; Director, National Development and Communications; Director, Access Programs; and RAP Working Group 30 June 2015 (and ongoing) Continue to raise awareness of the protocols by using them appropriately at staff and public events Increase staff understanding of the purpose and importance of the protocols by publicising them through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Information Guide and forum on the Infonet 2 Engage staff in cultural learning to increase understanding and appreciation of different cultural backgrounds in order to lay the foundation for other RAP actions to be achieved Director, People Management and Development; RAP Working Group; Assistant Director, Indigenous Unit, Reference and Information Services; Director, National Development and Communications; Director, Access Programs; and all supervisors 30 June 2015 (and ongoing) Develop a cultural awareness plan that recognises the different capacities in which staff engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and collections Include cultural awareness training options in the plan Develop a tour covering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander records displayed in the National Archives’