Draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

Consultation period: 24 June - 23 July 2025

We’ve developed a draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for 2025-2027, under the Reconciliation Australia framework.

In line with our vision of fostering an inclusive, respectful and diverse community, our draft Innovate RAP builds on the foundations laid by our first Reflect RAP.

It aims to strengthen relationships, promote respect and create opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through specific actions (pages 22-29) it will help us to:

• show respect to the clans of the Dharawal language group through our day-to-day services and activities
• deliver cultural events and learning opportunities for residents
• build meaningful partnerships with First Nations suppliers and create more job opportunities for First Nations people.

Our RAP Working Groups collaborated on the draft RAP to ensure it is genuine and impactful.

Have your say

We are now seeking your feedback to ensure the draft reflects our community's values and needs.

You can provide feedback until 23 July 2025:

• Online by taking the short survey below
• In person at one of our information stalls during NAIDOC week:
  • Tuesday 8 July at Kirrawee Library+
    10.30-11.30am & 1pm-3pm alongside Indigenous Art Workshops (Painting & Weaving)
  • Thursday 10 July at Gunnamatta Park
    10am-2pm during NAIDOC Community Festival
  • Friday 11 July at Gov Hub Orana
    11am – 1pm at 3A Stapleton Avenue Sutherland
• By email to communities@ssc.nsw.gov.au
• In writing to Communities team, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.

Next steps

Your feedback will help us to finalise this plan. We will then present it to Reconciliation Australia for endorsement.
The plan will then be launched, and its implementation will begin. We will keep the community informed on progress.