One World Centre. Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. October 2018 October 2020

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1 One World Centre Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan October 2018 October 2020

2 Message from Reconciliation Australia On behalf of Reconciliation Australia, I am delighted to see One World Centre continue its reconciliation journey and to formally endorse its first Innovate RAP. Through the development of an Innovate RAP, One World Centre continues to play an important part in a community of over 1,000 dedicated corporate, government, and not-for-profit organisations that have formally committed to reconciliation through the RAP program since its inception in RAP organisations across Australia are turning good intentions into positive actions, helping to build higher trust, lower prejudice, and increase pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Reconciliation is no one single issue or agenda. Based on international research and benchmarking, Reconciliation Australia, defines and measures reconciliation through five critical dimensions: race relations; equality and equity; institutional integrity; unity; and historical acceptance. All sections of the community governments, civil society, the private sector, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have a role to play to progress these dimensions. The RAP program provides a framework for organisations to advance reconciliation within their spheres of influence. This Innovate RAP provides One World Centre with the key steps to establish its own unique approach to reconciliation. Through implementing an Innovate RAP, One World Centre will strengthen its approach to driving reconciliation through its business activities, services and programs, and develop mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. We wish One World Centre well as it embeds and expands its own unique approach to reconciliation. We encourage One World Centre to embrace this journey with open hearts and minds, to grow from the challenges, and to build on its successes. As the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation reminded the nation in its final report: Reconciliation is hard work it s a long, winding and corrugated road, not a broad, paved highway. Determination and effort at all levels of government and in all sections of the community will be essential to make reconciliation a reality. On behalf of Reconciliation Australia, I commend One World Centre on its second RAP, and look forward to following its ongoing reconciliation journey. Karen Mundine Chief Executive Officer Reconciliation Australia

3 OWC Reconciliation Action Plan October 2018 October 2020 Acknowledgement of Country Ngala kaaditj Wadjuk moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja - We acknowledge the Nyoongar people as the original custodians of the land on which the One World Centre office is located. The One World Centre (OWC) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Western Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay respect to them and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present. Our vision for reconciliation The One World Centre vision for reconciliation is of an inclusive society where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples thrive and the wider Australian community has a deep understanding and respect of the peoples on whose traditional land we live. OWC is committed to contributing towards this vision in Western Australia by: Acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the country we live on, the history of dispossession and struggle; Building relationships of respect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and individuals; and Working towards raising awareness of, and learning about, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures and changed attitudes through our work in transformational education and community building. The One World Centre (OWC) Our business The OWC is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation based in WA which provides transformative education, with the aim of encouraging and supporting an active and engaged citizenship, and a just and sustainable future for all. Through a range of workshops and consultations designed to meet the needs of the people we work with, the OWC provides professional education that fosters responsible and skilled global citizenship. OWC provides professional development and resources for early childhood, primary and secondary educators throughout Western Australia and professional education in universities and the private, government and community sector. In addition to online resources, the Centre houses a comprehensive library of global education resources books, teaching kits, posters and audio-visual materials, which are available for loan to members throughout Western Australia. OWC is also involved in local community engagement projects relating to global issues, and collaborates with other organisations working in the areas of development, human rights and global sustainability. The centre is open on Wed-Thurs. although we encourage users to use online resources at any time. The centre is primarily a volunteer-based organisation, with occasional contractors engaged to implement projects and deliver workshops. Currently there are about 15 volunteers of whom one is Aboriginal.

4 Our RAP The One World Centre is committed to extending our reconciliation journey by building on our experiences during the Reflect RAP process. We recognise reconciliation as being part of our core values to work towards a just and sustainable future for all. We are seeking ways to engage with the community. The decision to continue to the next Innovate RAP stage was an outcome of a strategic planning day in 2018 and is documented in our strategic plan. The RAP Working Group (WG) consists of OWC convenor, Joe Courtney, long-time volunteer Elaine Lewis (also Chair of the Education Working Group), and Paul Willaway (a Nyoongar man). Joe and Paul are co-chairs of the WG. The WG developed the process with input from volunteers and the Management Committee. Major achievements during the Reflect RAP process: Two workshops for teachers by Elaine Lewis on the Implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework in schools. Sessions with Principals and Leaders Creating a culturally responsive School Engaged Sophie Stewart from Social Reinvestment WA to be a guest speaker at a OWC dinner. SRWA is an Aboriginal led coalition working to reduce the disproportionate number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people in our prison and criminal justice system in WA. Partnered with ICEA to put on the fundraiser movie: Sweet Country (80 people). Workshop by Tim Muirhead and Danny Ford Engaging with the Aboriginal Context in 2017 for volunteers and teachers. The workshop was filmed and made available to other OWC volunteers. Conducted an intercultural Understanding survey to OWC volunteers. Use of Social Media to promote Reconciliation. June 2018 Dinner fundraiser featuring Michael Wright on Looking Forward, Moving Forward Project on improving Aboriginal Health. Received a 2018 NAIDOC week grant with AAEE and Coolbinia PS. Engaged indigenous educators and artists to deliver workshops (weaving and painting). Challenges: Resourcing. Much of this was to do with time rather than dollars. Whilst the RAP WG was quite aware of what was going on, we are aware that some volunteers are likely to be considerably less aware of RAP activities. Learnings: More regularly communicate on reconciliation activities to volunteers through updates and personal contact; to members through the normal newsletter update, social media. Identified OWC blog as a mechanism to celebrate and report RAP activities. The capacity of the three (very busy) WG members was stretched. We did have the support of a volunteer and would seek another volunteer for assistance but be more integrated into OWC activities. Additional people on the WG would also help. Partnerships take time to foster and joint activities require clarity about expectations and responsibilities.

5 Relationships Focus area: OWC will seek to maintain and build on existing relationships. In particular, we will seek partnership opportunities with individuals and organsitions identified during the Reflect RAP stage and engage with networks through the support of Reconciliation WA. Some of these are already working in schools. Relationships Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility 1. RAP Working Group (RWG) actively monitors RAP development and implementation of actions, tracking progress and reporting. RWG oversees the development, endorsement and launch of the RAP. Ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are represented on the RWG. Meet at least twice per year to monitor and report on RAP implementation. Establish Terms of Reference for the RWG. Oct-Dec 2018 Oct 2019, 20 Oct 2018 Co-chairs of RWG. 2. Celebrate and participate in National Reconciliation Week (NRW) by providing opportunities to build and maintain relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians Organise at least one internal event for NRW each year. Register all NRW events via Reconciliation Australia s NRW website. Support an external NRW event. Ensure our RAP Working Group participates in an external event to recognise and celebrate NRW. Encourage OWC volunteers to participate in external events to recognise and celebrate NRW Co-chairs of RWG 3. Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and Develop and implement an engagement plan to work with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. Meet with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to develop guiding principles for future engagement. July 2019 July 2019

6 organisations to support positive outcomes 4. Raise internal and external awareness of our RAP to promote reconciliation across our business and sector Develop and implement a strategy to communicate our RAP to all internal and external stakeholders. Promote reconciliation through ongoing active engagement with all stakeholders including social media. Dec 2018 Media Coordinator 5. Partner with key organisations and individuals for reconciliation in the community and formal education sector. Maintain membership of Reconciliation WA and seek to partner in opportunities in education sector. Identify partners to be contracted (for example, Noongar artists and educators) to implement projects and deliver workshops that build on/promote the OWC Living Library.

7 Respect OWC will encourage volunteers to engage with continual cultural learning especially those events organised at the centre. We will use social media to promote activities and actions and participate in community debates as they arise. Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility 6. Engage volunteers in continuous cultural learning opportunities to increase understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and achievements Develop and implement an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness training strategy for our volunteers which defines cultural learning needs of volunteers in all areas of our business and considers various ways cultural learning can be provided (online, face to face workshops or cultural immersion). Investigate opportunities to work with local Traditional Owners and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consultants to develop cultural awareness training. Provide opportunities for RWG members and volunteers to participate in cultural training. April Engage volunteers in understanding the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols, such as Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country, to ensure there is a shared meaning 8. Provide opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to engage with their culture and communities by celebrating NAIDOC Week Develop, implement and communicate a cultural protocol document for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country. Develop a list of key contacts for organising a Welcome to Country and maintaining respectful partnerships. Invite a Traditional Owner to provide a Welcome to Country at significant events. Include an Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of all important internal and external meetings. Encourage staff to include an Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of all meetings. Review HR policies and procedures to ensure there are no barriers to volunteers participating in NAIDOC Week. Provide opportunities for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander volunteers to participate with their cultures and communities during NAIDOC Week. April 2019 Nov Convenor, MC Convenor, MC

8 Opportunities OWC has limited financial capacity for employment and procurement options but will seek to engage at least one additional volunteer to focus on opportunities especially partnerships for developing and workshops and resources within the educational sector. Funding options will be pursued for specific projects. Opportunities Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility 9. Investigate opportunities to improve and increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes within our workplace 10. Investigate opportunities to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity within our organisation 11. Partnership with other organisations. Collect information on our current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to inform future employment opportunities. Develop and implement an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Retention strategy. Engage with existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to consult on employment strategies, including professional development. Advertise all vacancies in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media. Review HR and recruitment procedures and policies to ensure there are no barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and future applicants participating in our workplace. Review and update procurement policies and procedures to ensure there are no barriers for procuring goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Develop and communicate to staff a list of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses that can be used to procure goods and services. Develop at least one commercial relationship with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned business. Investigate Supply Nation membership. Identify the needs for relevant resources with the education sector and what this means for our current resources and possible new resources. Engage and promote Narragunnawali (reconciliation in schools) program. Explore funding opportunities following engagement. Support and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators and other partners we engage for example through web and social media opportunities. Co-ordinator; Convenor, MC Co-ordinator; Convenor, MC Co-ordinator; Convenor, MC

9 Tracking and Progress Action Targets Timeline Responsibility 12. Report RAP achievements, challenges and learnings to Reconciliation Australia Complete and submit the RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire to Reconciliation Australia. Investigate participating in the RAP Barometer. Oct Report RAP achievements, challenges and learnings internally and externally Publically report our RAP achievements, challenges and learnings. Sept 2019, Sept Review, refresh and update RAP Liaise with Reconciliation Australia to develop a new RAP based on learnings, challenges and achievements. Send draft RAP to Reconciliation Australia for review and feedback. Submit draft RAP to Reconciliation Australia for formal endorsement. RAP working group members Joe Courtney (co-chair), Paul Willaway (co-chair), Dr Elaine Lewis. Contact details Name: Joe Courtney Position: Convenor, Management Committee, joe_anne@iinet.net.au