The motif design was presented to the community including aboriginal families at Goolum Goolum in May 2017 and received very positive feedback. It is a great example of Council working positively with local aboriginal communities to ensure there is appropriate recognition of aboriginal culture in major council buildings ensuring that these facilities are welcoming and inclusive. Respect We will show respect to aboriginal people, their culture, history and stories and will be responsive to their needs and will Focus Area encourage the community to value the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to society. Target Action 1) Demonstrate respect and Display a statement of Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners November 2017 Coordinator increase organisational on the Council website and on email signatures. understanding of and responses Director October 2017 Display the Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Island flag at Council to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Technical offices. Islander peoples. Services Develop, implement and communicate a cultural protocol CEO October 2017 document for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country that is provided to Council and shared on the Council website. Invite a Traditional Owner Elder to provide a Welcome to Country CEO October 2017 to at significant events, including Civic receptions. October 2018 Include an Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of CEO October all Council events and functions. 2018 Include an Acknowledgement of Country on all major Council Director July 2018 buildings and facilities, public spaces and on boundary signage. Technical Services Encourage staff to include an Acknowledgement of Country at the Directors October 2017 commencement of key staff meetings. Display Aboriginal artworks in the Council foyer area. Director Art November 2017 Gallery
The motif design was presented to the community including aboriginal families at Goolum Goolum in May 2017 and received very positive feedback. It is a great example of Council working positively with local aboriginal communities to ensure there is appropriate recognition of aboriginal culture in major council buildings ensuring that these facilities are welcoming and inclusive. Respect Focus Area We will show respect to aboriginal people, their culture, history and stories and will be responsive to their needs and will encourage the community to value the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to society. Action Target 1) Demonstrate respect and increase organisational understanding of and responses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Display a statement of Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners on the Council website and on email signatures. Coordinator November 2017 Display the Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Island flag at Council offices. Director Technical Services October 2017 Develop, implement and communicate a cultural protocol document for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country that is provided to Council and shared on the Council website. CEO October 2017 Invite a Traditional Owner Elder to provide a Welcome to Country at significant events, including Civic receptions. CEO October 2017 to October 2018 Include an Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of all Council events and functions. CEO October 2018 Include an Acknowledgement of Country on all major Council buildings and facilities, public spaces and on boundary signage. Director Technical Services July 2018 Encourage staff to include an Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of key staff meetings. Directors October 2017 Display Aboriginal artworks in the Council foyer area. Director Art Gallery November 2017
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